Hanoi

Vegetarian restaurant offering a wide variety of dishes at very friendly prices. The shade of bamboo is very pleasant during sunny days. Many young expatriates from all over the world find themselves at lunch or coffee. 

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.

Uu Dam(Udumbura) is a term derived from Sanskrit and refers to a celestial and sacred flower that descended to earth, whose blooming, which would take place only once every 3,000 years, would mark an appearance of Buddha. The address is discreet, but central, a few hundred meters from Hoen Kiem Lake. The setting offers superb spaces, zen and dressed with raw materials - wood, metal, brick and waxed concrete - on which plant life stands out. The cuisine is excellent, never boring, always beautifully presented. Recommended address.

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.