Asian cuisine restaurants Vietnam

This restaurant is located in an authentic restored French colonial house. Here, we meet Vietnamese and Western customers. The name of the restaurant sums up its identity: serving specialties from different regions of the country in a traditional way. Everyone will be able to taste vegetarian dishes and the "Hot Pot" cuisine. The restaurant recreates a unique atmosphere inherited from the last centuries. A family atmosphere prevails and private rooms are available on request. Home delivery and catering services are available.

The pho cuon is a roll of rice paste that coats a beef or duck meat garnish with aromatic herbs. It is served with a spicy fish brine sauce. The dish is fresh, light and particularly appreciated during the hot summer months. This is the speciality of the village of Ngu Xa where it is offered in many establishments. Restaurant 31 is one of the most famous. Truc Bach beer has more than 120 years of history. It is made from ingredients imported from France and the Czech Republic.

A must for all travelers, and rightly so, as is the neighboring establishment owned by the same family. The owners are mute, but communication is no problem, and they can offer you bike and moped rentals. There's a great atmosphere here, and the smiles and sense of humor of the family and waitresses are a big part of it. As does the bottle-opener, now known the world over... Local Vietnamese cuisine featuring banh khoai, bun bo with beef - Hué's specialty, thit nuong (grilled pork)...

Restaurant opened in 2012. On the north bank of the Perfume River, within the Citadel, the villa is based on the plans of a colonial era building. A very pleasant setting and atmosphere for a restaurant that honors both French and Vietnamese gastronomy. Prefer the Vietnamese option, with very successful classics... Also, bar and ice cream parlour. The establishment is very popular and has become an institution.

In the warm, elegant setting of a former opium refinery, Hoa Tuc offers subtle, fragrant contemporary Vietnamese cuisine. Dishes are delicately presented. Smiling, attentive service. Don't hesitate to ask the waiters for advice, as the menu is well-stocked. The restaurant also offers cooking classes. Reservations are recommended, especially at weekends. Another address is on Rue Ngô Thoi Nhiêm.

Small establishment with the paces of canteen, famous for its 3 specialities, queens of the Hue gastronomy: banh beo, banh nam and banh loc. Steamed dishes, based on rice cakes and shrimps, to be discovered by unfolding the leaf of the zong tree that wrapped them during cooking. Spectacular, light and delicious. Apart from that on the menu, a large choice of local dishes, fresh beers at soft prices. Don't miss the discreet little shop window, follow the crowds and discover a real panoply of Vietnamese gastronomy.

The hotel is located in an area with many popular restaurants of late hours. Green Mango, which has its neighborhoods in a colonial era house, is open every day of the week and late in the night. A pleasant and spacious terrace sheltered. Western and Asian International Cuisine: Pizza, pasta, risotto, Vietnamese dishes, Thai… It's impossible not to find his happiness there. For a very late breakfast, after a night wandering in the capital or simply for coffee or fruit juice. 

This restaurant is a charitable institution founded by an Australian of Vietnamese origin, Jimmy Pham. Koto as in Know One Teach One. The restaurant provides vocational training for street children. By offering them the opportunity to acquire a trade, Koto prevents them from falling into the traps of drugs, prostitution or delinquency. In a pleasant decor and on several floors, Vietnamese and international cuisine at low prices. The establishment also organizes Vietnamese cooking classes (upon reservation).

A classic, awarded several times. The setting and its oriental decor are very attractive and the cuisine refined. On the menu: crab soup with coconut, spring rolls with pork, corn soup with chicken, green papaya salad with shrimps, sautéed beef with asparagus, roasted duck, etc. However, those who are adept at a more popular and spontaneous gastronomy will not share this opinion, as the establishment rather welcomes a tourist and wealthy clientele. Traditional music orchestra or pianist to accompany your dinner.

Classic Indian restaurant serving good cuisine at moderate prices. Fish curry, mango, coconut…

Excellent Vietnamese restaurant at the Sofitel Métropole hotel. Surprisingly inventive cuisine combining tradition and modernity, French and Vietnamese influences. The setting is chic and pleasant, overlooking the swimming pool and interior garden. The quality of the cuisine on offer lives up to Métropole's reputation, and gourmets will be delighted by the surprising flavors of this sublimated Vietnamese cuisine. All ingredients are carefully selected to satisfy the most demanding tastes.

Very good establishment, located in a colonial villa. Traditional cuisine and décor.

A framework that does not pay a mine but good Indian cuisine. 

Opened since 1990, it has the reputation, with the local clientele, of being the best establishment in town. Weddings, birthdays... In fact, for a long time the Lien Tuoi was the only restaurant in a small village lost in a valley in northern Vietnam. The battlefield turned into a town and the town into a city. The Tuoi Link is still there. It is very popular with the provincial authorities, as evidenced by the proudly displayed certificates, but it must be said that the cuisine is nothing remarkable...

Large restaurant (by size) very appreciated by the local clientele who come to bank there. Regional specialties, especially duck (vit quay). Another speciality that seems to be very popular is ca lang, a kind of catfish that we see frolicking in the fish tanks and that ends up being prepared in various and varied preparations. The local clientele enjoys tasting it in a convivial way, simmering in a pot-au-feu (lâu) placed in the centre of the table.

The Lizard is a pleasant refuge for misty, damp evenings. It is certainly not an unforgettable gastronomic stopover, but a varied cuisine (Vietnamese and international specialties) is served and very affordable. We are very happy to come back for breakfast, lunch or dinner and the establishment has a very nice canteen. The little extra in the house are the delicious pastries and breads available at the counter at the entrance. The staff is friendly and helpful. Anyway, good food and good plans...

The name of the restaurant refers to the emperor Ly Thai Tô, who founded the capital, then called Thang Long, in 1010. For lunch or dinner, good Vietnamese and international cuisine in a nicely restored colonial house. In the evening, traditional music accompaniment or pianist. Very nice setting and impeccable service in traditional tunics. Wine cellar and excellent cocktail bar. Nevertheless, the clientele is essentially tourist and the whole suffers from a lack of naturalness and authenticity.

Opened in 1996, benefiting from a central location, housed in a beautiful colonial era mansion, it is the great Vietnamese restaurant that has welcomed President Jacques Chirac (1997), Peruvian President Fujimori, or Japanese Prime Ministers Abe and Koizumi... Refined cuisine and prestigious gastronomy. In the evening, between 7pm and 9pm, a traditional music orchestra accompanies you. The wine list is rich and varied. The prices are accordingly high, but remain very reasonable. Reservation recommended.

The French borrowed the steak from the English, and the Vietnamese borrowed the bit tet from the French. In the Old Quarter, not far from the Bach Ma temple, at the end of a long corridor: bit tet, soups, grilled pigeons (chim). As is often the case, the setting makes absolutely no concessions to seduction. Endless corridor, small crowded courtyard, long tables where you can hardly find your place. But, since the dawn of time, the establishment is very popular, mainly frequented by local customers. Authenticity guaranteed.

Located at the back of a courtyard, not far from the French Embassy, this is a special vegetarian restaurant because the authentic vegetarian dishes imitate (almost) perfectly chicken, duck, beef or fish. In the spirit of the Buddhist tradition, it is a matter of bringing people of different religions together around the same dish. The establishment is also frequented by monks. The clientele is composed of Vietnamese and expatriates. The menu is varied, the atmosphere very kitschy, and the prices will seduce the tightest budgets.

An excellent restaurant serving vegetarian and vegan specialties recommended to all! The quality of the produce, the finesse of the cooking and the flavor of the dishes will satisfy even the most demanding palates. Wide variety of dishes. Attractive presentation. The setting is particularly pleasant, with a large garden and a room with old wooden furniture and soft Zen music. The owner is a former Buddhist monk who has converted an old mansion into a restaurant. A great success.

Set right on the sand, this popular bar-restaurant is the ideal place to enjoy the superb beach. On the menu: excellent French and Vietnamese specialities, with an emphasis on seafood. You can also come here for a drink, a chat with Denis, the friendly owner, or to enjoy an ice cream on the deckchairs. The setting is idyllic and soft lounge music lulls the ears. The place also organizes yoga classes, screenings... Warmly recommended.

It's hard to miss the appeal of this sign, in front of the train station. However, to hope too much, one always ends up being disappointed. We are far from the gastronomic stage... The establishment has no other ambition than its practical side, at about 100 m from the station. It serves a basic Vietnamese cuisine and some Western dishes: spaghetti, steak and French fries... Also breakfasts: coffee, pancakes, omelette or pho... at the exit of the night train. In short, a restaurant intended for travelers in transit and which does its job well.

Nguyên Sinh since 1942. The house proudly displays its age. It may not look like much, but it's an institution, and the restaurant is always very busy. The atmosphere is typical of the Old Quarter, with its scarcity of space and jumbled layout. The restaurant has retained its taste for French gastronomy, whose influence can be seen in the dishes: bouillabaisse, beef (your choice of Vietnamese or Australian) satô. Satô, Vietnamese for Chateaubriand! We regret, however, the rather cold welcome and casual service.

The name of this restaurant, opened in 2020, comes from the term "gia dinh", meaning love of family. Gia offers refined, conceptual cuisine using typical Vietnamese ingredients: black H'mong chicken, bamboo shoots, Duong Qui ginseng... The careful presentation of the dishes, combined with modern culinary techniques in the service of authentic traditional flavors, has earned Gia a star in the famous red guide. The tasting menu is simply exceptional. A unique experience in Hanoi.

This small two-storey restaurant offers Chinese recipes at low prices. The decor is colorful and modern. On the menu: Peking duck, grilled chicken, barbecued pork, beef, tofu... Accompanied by vegetables, salad, rice, noodles or soup. There's something for everyone. The portions are generous and the dishes are tasty. Fast service. The place is quite small and can quickly become crowded. An address to keep in mind when you're feeling hungry and want to vary your pleasures.

Inexpensive restaurant close to Lake Hoàn Kiêm, whose terrace stretches out over the sidewalk. You won't want to miss it, as barks energetically attract customers. It's an opportunity to sit on small plastic stools in the street and eat simple but tasty dishes, including an excellent bun thit nuong, a rice vermicelli salad with grilled pork, or a nem nuong nha trang, where you can make your own rolls with different ingredients.

A small, friendly canteen located high up in the town. Nothing exceptional, but a simple and quite good cuisine at very low prices for Sapa. Here, you can eat locally, i.e. order several small dishes to share, such as a meat dish, vegetables, tofu, banh mi, pho and others... Smiling welcome. A good place to come for a beer, probably the cheapest in town. Open early in the morning for breakfast.

Set in the superb surroundings of a traditional wooden house on a hill overlooking terraced rice fields, this restaurant offers excellent Vietnamese cuisine and international specialties. We recommend the local dishes, especially the chef's set menu , which offers a variety of flavors: honey-smoked duck, bamboo shoots... It's really delicious, and reasonably priced too.

This small, friendly restaurant is a favorite with tourists to Tam Côc. Not surprisingly, the place is small but pleasant, the service attentive and smiling, and the menu offers a wide range of dishes at fair prices. Vietnamese specialties, including very good banh mi, pho, nems, bun bo, noodles, fried rice, grilled chicken, pork, beef or goat, several choices for breakfast... It's unpretentious, but has a nice kick.

Right next to the Trang An pier, on the Hang Mua road, this small restaurant enjoys a pleasant, bucolic setting: it's set alongside the river and offers a superb view of the karst mountains. The welcome is warm and inviting. On the menu are local specialties(bo thit nuong, nems, pho...) as well as successful Western dishes (pizzas, pastas, burgers...). An ideal place to take a break and have lunch on the way.

Ideal for dinner, fusion between the best Vietnamese cuisine and Western gastronomy. Le Parfum is the brasserie of the hotel La Résidence. As such, you can enjoy a magnificent view from the terrace of this beautiful colonial style building. The view of the Perfume River and the imperial citadel is worth the trip alone. The great originality of the recipes and the freshness of the ingredients will finish to satisfy you. As for Vietnamese cuisine, we recommend bun thit bo nuong.

Located in a small street near Thien Quang Lake, this restaurant offers, as its name suggests, chà ca lang, a Hanoi specialty: fish marinated in turmeric and cooked in a pan on the table, accompanied by dill and spring onion, served with rice vermicelli, peanuts, mint leaves and other condiments. It's very tasty, and you can add fish nems (nem ca) to your meal. This establishment is frequented by locals, which is always a good sign. Smiling, pleasant service.

This restaurant is nestled in an ancient house in Ngu Xa village. A hanging bicycle serves as a sign. Inside, an intimate setting with whitewashed brick walls that host black and white photos as well as many objects from a time - the 1980s - when the country was facing scarcity and rationing. Tickets are used to place orders. Praise for frugality and ideal in reaction to the materialistic excesses of the present time? A good Vietnamese cuisine accompanies the reflection. Recommended.

Probably the best Indian restaurant in Vietnam... says the menu. And the competition is becoming tough, because Indian restaurants are multiplying. In Saigon, Hôi An or Hanoi, one must surely think that the Haiphong colleague, a little isolated, has taken the big head! So it may not be the best, but the cuisine is pleasant and constitutes a nice alternative for those who would like to make infidelities to the local cuisine. The menu is exhaustive and the classics do not disappoint. The establishment is appreciated by the tourist clientele.

By far the best restaurant in the station area. This is where the guides bring their travelers who are doing the northern circuit and who go to Sapa. Nothing exceptional, but an honest Vietnamese cuisine, with a large choice of dishes. Several Mediterranean specialties are also on the menu, pizzas, spaghetti and pasta, but it is wiser to stick to local specialties. For burgers, it's better to skip it altogether. The room is spacious and impeccable, the waitresses are pleasant.

A very popular establishment specializing in bun bo hue, a 5-flavor soup from Vietnam's central Hue region. Chunks of beef, pork, thick rice noodles and bean sprouts are added to the broth and garnished with condiments. It's simply delicious and filling, as the portions are very generous. Several recipes are available. You can sit outside on the little stools or more comfortably in the dining room. The owner is a real character! Friendly service and English menu.

This little street-side restaurant is a real hit with the locals. Customers flock here to sample the local specialities: snails and clams steamed with herbs, to be enjoyed on a little stool on the sidewalk. You can accompany your meal with a cold beer. You'll see two buckets: one with local herbs to wash your hands and get rid of the smell, and another to rinse them. An original experience.

Nestled in a small alleyway, this pretty colonial house houses an excellent two-storey restaurant that makes a point of offering typical Hanoi dishes. On the menu: egg rolls, green papaya salad, cha ca, bun cha, roast duck, stewed pork... But also pasta and pizza for those who don't like local cuisine. The recipes are tasty and the portions generous. Cosy atmosphere and pleasant old-fashioned decor. Smiling, professional service. A very good restaurant in the Old Quarter. We recommend it.

What could be more unusual and unlikely than to find a French restaurant on an island in the middle of the Mekong? Françoise and Michel chose the restaurant's name in homage to Michel's grandparents, who lived near Halong Bay for a quarter of a century. The young but very promising Vietnamese chef, Vo Quoc Thach, will delight you with artistic dishes that are the result of a fusion between Vietnamese and French cuisine. Superb setting.

Among the myriad of restaurants lining the street, this one stands out thanks to one of the local specialties: duck! Braised in front of the establishment, the smell attracts customers and the meat is delicious. There are many other Vietnamese dishes on the menu, including recipes based on goat's meat, which is also braised on certain days. To make matters worse, the welcome is pleasant, the owner speaks fluent French and is very friendly, and the prices are reasonable.

Just a stone's throw from the Saigon River in the Dong Khoi district, in the refined setting of a former library, the counter serves French, Italian and Vietnamese cuisine. Open from 6:30 am, it offers breakfasts, lunchtime menus, and a wide selection of à la carte dishes for dinner. Specialties include duck confit, salmon tournedos and delicious homemade crepes. Recommended.

An institution in Dà Nang. A large and popular Chinese restaurant with an imposing façade, which serves a multitude of dishes at reasonable prices and often hosts wedding receptions. The space is rather confined and not really sheltered from the hustle and bustle of the street, but people come here mostly to enjoy crispy shrimps, seafood, a whole bunch of frog or squab recipes. Clientele mostly local and Chinese expatriates.

Nice restaurant installed in the middle of the vegetable garden of the village of Trà Que. The setting is very pleasant and you can taste healthy products for sure. It serves traditional Vietnamese cuisine known for the freshness of its ingredients, the importance it gives to herbs and vegetables, its minimal use of dairy products and oil, its complementary textures. For lunch or dinner, a complete experience that allows you to discover how the vegetable garden works. Cooking and gardening classes.