An Bang Beach
This oceanfront restaurant with a grassy garden and thatched dining area has a daily menu that may include tuna carpaccio, seafood salad or calamari…
Must-see restaurants in Vietnam
Nha Trang
No-frills vegan/vegetarian place where a mixed plate (20,000d) is just about the best-value meal you can find in Nha Trang. Just point, take a seat and a…
Tra Vinh
On the top floor of the namesake hotel, the restaurant offers an extensive menu of Vietnamese dishes. The service may be so laid-back that you may catch…
Vung Tau
This no-frills seafood place has strip lights and blue plastic chairs on a covered terrace right by the sea. Seafood is expertly prepared and delicious,…
Ha Tien
Smartly refurbished and sitting by the River Hotel, this cheery boat is a good bet on weekends, when a team of chefs is on hand to feed the convention…
Phan Thiet
This large vegetarian restaurant is situated on the western side of the city and has a choice of dining areas including formal table seating and a garden…
Hue
Excellent spot for a hearty bowl of bun bo Hue, the city's signature noodle dish combining tender beef, vermicelli and lemongrass. Next door at number 19,…
Hue
Tuck into bowls of rice (com hen) or noodles (bun hen) combining fresh herbs and tasty local clams from a nearby island in the middle of the Song Huong…
Tuy Hoa
This twin-level artistically designed cafe-restaurant has plenty of greenery and mismatched seating. It offers hearty breakfasts, full-flavoured soups and…
Vung Tau
An authentic Italian-run restaurant with freshly prepared pasta and the best pizzas and calzone in town. It's not cheap, but it has a nice sea-facing…
Hotpot & Roast Piglet Restaurants
Sapa
This strip is home to several similar places serving Vietnamese-style lau (hotpot; meat stew cooked with local vegetables, cabbage and mushroom) and roast…
Ho Chi Minh City
This breezy alfresco Vietnamese barbecue restaurant on the rooftop of the Temple Club is in many a HCMC diner's diary: choose your meat, fish, seafood and…
Chau Doc
This centrally located cafe is incredibly popular with locals thanks to top coffee creations, cheap international breakfasts and a mash-up of burgers,…
Chau Doc
There's vegetarian and then there's exceptional smoky mock chicken, lemongrass tofu and garlic morning glory on a plate with rice, plus a sweet-and-sour…
Vung Tau
Behind the landmark Imperial Hotel on Back Beach, this evening-only seafood market is where you can select your fish, crab or shellfish and have it…
Nha Trang
For the best cakes in town head straight to Andao. Made on the premises, choices include wonderfully indulgent triple chocolate cake and coconut cake. It…
Dalat
Popular with backpackers, Asian tourists and even a few locals, this Australian-run joint isn't cheap but serves up delicious burgers, along with toasted…
Mekong Delta
The 'Magnolia' is a bright and inviting choice, with fresh and tasty pot-cooked pork and mixed-vegetable soup. There is plenty of outdoor seating for warm…
Dong Hoi
This cosy, friendly restaurant and bar offers something for everyone, with everything from burgers and steaks to Thai curries and decent pizza, plus meat…
Southeast Coast
This happy homestay has a meat-free menu of tempting local and Western food with vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free dishes available. Join in for…
Hanoi
One of a small chain, Net Hue is well priced for such comfortable surroundings. Head to the top floor for the nicest ambience and enjoy Hue-style dishes…
Lao Cai
A Sapa-esque cafe. Try the full English breakfast, pasta options or good Vietnamese dishes. To find it from the train station, cross the main road and…
Phan Thiet
At the western end of the beach promenade this very popular, utilitarian seafood place offers a wide selection of fish, shrimp and crab dishes and also…
Ha Giang Province
A foreigner-friendly place with enthusiastic service, pleasant outdoor seating and a wide menu of Asian and Western comfort food. Our sautéed beef,…
Buon Ma Thuot
For a fabulous quick lunch or breakfast, this roadside stall does fantastic crab noodle soup. Throw in the provided green leaves, lime, fish sauce and…
Hanoi
Dense, toasted baguettes with flavoursome pâté and fillings like ga nuong xa are what keeps this tiny banh mi (filled baguettes) place busy into the night…
Mui Ne
A simple roadside place perfect for inexpensive Vietnamese vegetarian dishes (curries, noodle soup and fried rice dishes); it also serves great smoothies …
Mui Ne
This casual roadside joint has many meaty burger options (try a Phatarella, spread with cashew-nut pesto and served with mozzarella), and it's rightly…
Nha Trang
An atmospheric restaurant with subtle lighting, stylish seating and a winning line-up of flavoursome clay-pot, curry, noodle, rice and stir-fry dishes…
Southeast Coast
This fine hotel restaurant has a lovely terrace and classy interior that offers an atmospheric setting for well-seasoned and presented Vietnamese classics…
Ho Chi Minh City
This specialist gelato outlet run by a lively Austrian offers a raft of flavours including green tea, pistachio and lemongrass. Ralf's sundaes are…
Quang Ngai
Dig you toes in the sand, order a beer and feast on seafood at this beachfront place. Specialises in delicious prawns in sweet chilli sauce, which you…
Northwest Vietnam
Hoa Ban is one of a strip of restaurants P Hoang Quoc Viet, roughly across from the San Xanh 3 Hotel, that serve Thai dishes. Take a seat on the floor and…
Con Dao Islands
Thu Ba is renowned for seafood (consult what's on offer from the tanks by the entrance) and hotpots. The gregarious owner speaks great English and is…
Nha Trang
This atmospheric French restaurant serves up Gallic classics: steak tartare, stuffed Provençale vegetables and serious fromage (cheese). There's a daily…
Sapa
Don't miss warming up with a cup of ginger tea sweetened with Sapa mountain honey at this simple cafe attached to the Sapa O'Chau tour company. Also does…
Nha Trang
Over the road from the Cham towers, this food stand is worked by a feisty older woman who cooks up great banh xeo (savoury rice-flour pancakes with shrimp…
Phu Quoc Island
Although the service can be slow, the Indian dishes here are fantastic: the mango prawn curry is a standout. If you are feeling a real hunger, go for a…
Hanoi
Don’t even bother ordering here; just squeeze in, and a plate of gossamer-light banh cuon (steamed rice pancakes filled with minced pork, mushrooms and…
Mui Ne
A modern Viet restaurant run by welcoming staff who will guide you through the tempting menu: dishes include tofu with coconut and bamboo with steamed…
