Haiphong
Haiphong's most atmospheric dining choice is hidden within this colonial building. Rooms are an artful clutter of Asian art, old carved cabinets and…
Must-see restaurants in Northeast Vietnam
Cat Ba Island
This is one of our Cat Ba favourites for its combination of good service, tasty mains (try the seafood curry or fish in a clay pot), lighter options such…
Haiphong
This streetside stall sells one thing only: banh da cua, Haiphong's signature breakfast noodle dish. It's a combination of thick dark rice noodles in a…
Cao Bang
One of our favourite com binh dan (point-and-choose dishes served over rice) joints in northern Vietnam. Enter to find a reliable spread of appetising…
Cat Ba Island
Justifiably one of the most popular of the seafood spots lining Ð Nui Ngoc, and often heaving with Vietnamese tourists diving into local crab, squid and…
Haiphong
This well-established restaurant is run by Keralans from India so it’s the real deal, with pukka (authentic) milky chai, lassis (yogurt drink) and…
Cat Ba Island
Attentive service and smart decor, set around a central cafe counter, are the draws here, with tasty Chinese-style dishes (try the braised mushroom and…
Halong City
Airy and spacious, Linh Dan offers great local seafood dishes away from the touts of the town's seafront restaurants. The fish in clay pot with lemongrass…
Cat Ba Island
At this 'floating' fish-farm-meets-restaurant at Ben Beo Pier, select your seafood from the pen and it will be grilled, fried or steamed in no time…
Cao Bang
In the north, banh cuon – freshly steamed, stuffed noodles – are served with a bowl of hot broth. Try this dish, prepared and served in the owner's rather…
Haiphong
At this restored townhouse, authentic Thai dishes are beautifully prepared and presented – try the lab moo (pork salad) or pepper squid; there are good…
Haiphong
This gaudy hall is renowned for seafood, including an amazing selection of crab dishes. More exotic dishes featuring deer and goat are also on the menu. A…
Bai Tu Long Bay
At the southern end of the town's main street is this simple but delicious shop selling point-and-choose dishes served over rice. The owner's son speaks…
Northeast Vietnam
Lang Son’s market area sprawls over about three blocks, just off P Tran Dang Ninh. It's a colourful and hectic place stuffed to the brim with hawkers and…
Bai Tu Long Bay
A decent selection of all the usual noodle and rice dishes are available at this simple family-run outfit, which is one of the few restaurants still open…
Bai Tu Long Bay
There's not much English spoken at this popular seafood place, so you'll have to get the dictionary out or point at the tanks of shrimp, crabs, shellfish…
Cat Ba Island
This backpacker-oriented family restaurant serves a menu of pan-Asian dishes – think Indian curries, pad thai and Vietnamese standards. Not exceptional,…
Cat Ba Island
With a menu traipsing from steaks to seafood, and over to Italy for pasta and pizza (with a small selection of Asian dishes as well), Green Mango is a…
Cat Ba Island
This TripAdvisor darling pulls the foreign crowd despite its overbearing service and overpriced and gentrified Vietnamese food. But it's a sensible choice…
Haiphong
With its brick-wall interior displaying old music paraphernalia and a jazzy soundtrack, Phono Box is a hip hang-out for coffee and beer lovers that also…
Northeast Vietnam
P Minh Khai, a couple blocks north of Lang Son's market, is home to several com (point-and-choose dishes served over rice) restaurants. Quan Nga Tue is…
Halong City
A simple local place with an English menu that specialises in fresh seafood. You can also pick your fish, squid or crab from the tanks outside, but make…
Cat Ba Island
Second branch of this backpacker-oriented family restaurant serving an identically vast menu of pan-Asian dishes – think Indian curries, pad thai and…
Cat Ba Island
Bustling breakfast spot that’s a popular place for a hearty bowl of pho bo (beef noodle soup) – just the thing you need before a day of climbing or…
Cat Ba Island
Friendly spot that opens early for almost-passable Western-style pastries. Pop in for a coffee, crème caramel or croissant before the bus-ferry-bus combo…
Cat Ba Island
Handy supermarket for stocking up before heading off trekking or for the boat trip back to the mainland.
