Restaurants in Vietnam
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Vi Huong
A cheap and cheerful local hole-in-wall, the Vi Huong sticks with wholesome traditional dishes like sour soup, fish in clay pot and pork with rice.
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Quan Tre Bamboo
A tip-top seafood place that does the full monty like lobster or king crab. Good views of the Mary and Baby Jesus statue from the upstairs terrace.
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Hanoi Bakery
Part bakery, part general store, this popular neighbourhood joint is known for its pastries and breads, as well as stocks of cheese and chocolate.
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Black Cat
The Black Cat team are famous for their bespoke burgers and this place doesn’t disappoint. Located in the same spot as the Irish-themed Duck Bar.
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My Tam
A hole-in-the-wall joint where the house speciality is roasted chicken, crisped to perfection and served with rice cooked with tomato and garlic.
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Nam Son
Centrally located, this place draws a lively local crowd thanks to its popular grilled chicken, best washed down with lashings of draught beer.
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Thanh Thuy
Right next door to the Hoa Binh Hotel, the menu at Thanh Thuy has no prices, but the cost is reasonable and portions generous.
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Com Thuy
One of the few restaurants around town; the food is good, but the bizarre expressions on the fish in the big tank are even more of a diversion.
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Com Vietnam
Diminutive, unpretentious restaurant with a small patio, this place hits the spot for its affordable local seafood and Vietnamese specialities.
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Cine Café
The Cinematheque’s cafe-bar offers a quiet retreat from the fury of Hanoi’s streets; enjoy a fresh juice, espresso or a snack in the courtyard.
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Nam Phan
A handsomely restored mansion fronted by an idyllic courtyard sets the scene for excellent traditional fare. Service is sometimes hit or miss.
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Ngoc Gia Trang
This friendly spot sits among greenery on the road into My Tho from Ho Chi Minh City. The large menu is well translated in English and French.
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Nhat Ly
A very local place that serves hearty meals, including a sumptuous hotpot that really hits the spot. There’s also rabbit and frog on the menu.
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Pat à Chou
Popular with locals and expats, this tiny bakery sells delightfully fresh baguettes, pain au chocolat and other Francophile morsels.
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Van Tue
Capacious place that’s renowned for its seafood, including an amazing selection of crab dishes. Wash it all down with home-brewed Czech beer.
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Quan F28
Convenient for the bus station hotels, this is lively by night and does inexpensive molluscs – shrimp, snails, blood cockles and the like.
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Good Morning Vietnam
The Nha Trang branch of this Italian-run chain does good pizza, pasta and salads. They also screen DVDs upstairs at 17:00 and 20:00 daily.
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Bread & Butter
This is a tiny place that is popular with resident English teachers. The pub food includes staples like fish and chips, pies and burgers.
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Hanoi Garden
Popular with locals, this restaurant serves Southern Vietnamese and spicy Chinese dishes in a relaxed setting with an open-air courtyard.
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Hoi An Hai San
This seafood restaurant serves innovative Vietnamese concoctions and some Swedish dishes to keep the chef/owner in touch with his roots.
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Khuyen Trang Café
A friendly no-frills place offering simple Vietnamese and backpacker fare, it’s a good spot to unwind over a beer at the end of the day.
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Culi Café
Casual cafe above a laundry with Aussie-style tucker. The balcony seats offer a good vantage of Old Quarter life and there’s free wi-fi.
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Trong Dong
A friendly and unpretentious eatery, cleverly decorated with mirrors. Try the grilled shrimp paste on sugar cane or the sautéed rabbit.
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Pho Cali
This inviting noodle shop serves tasty bowls of pho and hot spring rolls. The English-speaking owner is a good source of island info.
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Hoai River Restaurant
A cheap and friendly traditional family restaurant. Food is bought to order from the nearby market - so expect super-fresh but slow.
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