Restaurants in Northwest Vietnam
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Delta Restaurant
A stylish and atmospheric place, Delta Restaurant is renowned for its pizzas, which are the most authentic in town, though the pasta is pretty decent too. Wash it all down with a drop of Aussie red.
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Viet Emotion
This stylish, intimate little place has a bistro feel about it, with bottles of wine hanging from the ceiling, plus a fireplace. Try the trekking omelette, home-made soup, or something from the tapas menu like gambas al ajillo (garlic prawns). If the weather really sets in there are books and magazines to browse and games including chess.
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Baguette & Chocolat
If you’re craving a genuine European-style cafe, head to this elegant converted villa for a fine breakfast (sets cost 60,000d to 78,000d), tartine, baguette or a slab of gateau. There are also good salads, pasta and Asian and Vietnamese dishes, and the ‘picnic kits’ are a smart option for trekkers.
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Thang Co a Quynh
For a very local experience, Thang Co A Quynh is about as hard-core as it gets, as it only serves horse (yes, and including plenty of boiled blood and offal) and rice wine, and you sit on the floor.
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Tavan Restaurant
This hotel restaurant has a good rep, and is the place for a ser ious splurge. The Parisian chef has been here for years, and while there are Asian dishes on the menu it’s best to stick to European classics like the rack of lamb (US$20), raclette (US$28) or pasta (from US$4).
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Hoang Yen Restaurant
The best place in town is undoubtedly Hoang Yen Restaurant opposite the Sao Mai Hotel, which has a great front terrace and a well-priced menu with good breakfast choices, fresh and dried noodle dishes, tasty pumpkin soup, cheap beer and Dalat wine.
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Gecko
This large enjoyable French-owned place resembles an auberge, with a rustic feel and a menu of flavoursome country cooking: try the boeuf bourguignon or the ‘gecko’ soup (with potato, bacon and cheese). There’s a bar area and a little park-facing front terrace.
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Ly Ly Restaurant
It may not be obvious from the name, but this little eatery has morphed into the town's first and only Indian restaurant. Curries, dahl, nan and lassies, it's possible to indulge in a Mumbai master class here.
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Pineapple
A stylish Sapaesque cafe run by Bui Duc Thinh, a fluent English speaker and former guide. Try the full English breakfast (77,000d), or a salad, pizza or baguette. Shakes and juices are also available.
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Red Dao House
Smart new restaurant in a mock hill-tribe house with a nice front terrace. There are set breakfasts, and plenty of Vietnamese seafood and chicken dishes. Staff wear Dzao-style costume here.
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Long Phuong Restaurant
This restaurant is the place to sample some local minority dishes. Consider the sour mang dang (bamboo shoots) soup, and wash it down with sticky rice dipped in sesame-seed salt.
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Buffalo Bell
A good option on the main drag, this place has a slim street terrace, take-away cakes, and a menu that includes delicious, filling baguettes and Italian food – try the penne arrabiata.
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Bombay
Indian food in Sapa? Certainly – all your favourite curries, dhal, naan and vegie dishes are present and correct here, though the restaurant lacks a little in terms of atmosphere.
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Bien Nho Thanh Thu Restaurant
For something exotic try Bien Nho Thanh Thu Restaurant which has crocodile, seafood, goose and traditional food from the ethnic minorities of Ha Giang.
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Lien Tuoi Restaurant
A long-running place famous for its filling Vietnamese and Chinese food, Lien Tuoi has a menu in English and French with some imaginative translations.
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Nature Bar & Grill
Has a large wood-panelled interior and a central fireplace. The menu is a typical Sapa mix of Vietnamese and Western dishes.
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Gerbera Restaurant
An old travellers’ fave that’s best for its filling, inexpensive Vietnamese food. Choose from the looooong menu.
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Duc Tuan Restaurant
Head to Duc Tuan Restaurant near the market for reliable Vietnamese food and big portions.
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Restaurant Com Pho
A very humble but friendly place where no English is spoken. Point to whatever takes your fancy.
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