Restaurants in Vietnam
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Urvashi
Serving some of the best Indian food in District 1, Urvashi prepares a variety of Indian cooking styles and the thali lunch is a guaranteed filler.
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Dolphin Restaurant
This place is popular with travellers thanks to a selection of Western dishes to complement the reliable Vietnamese fare. Don't worry, definitely no dolphin!
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K Café
Right in the thick of the action, this Japanese restaurant is always brimming with customers. Salmon-skin rolls and fresh sashimi make for a decadent dinner.
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Hong Phat
This restaurant features air-conditioning, a bonus on a hot day. English menus, grilled meats, plenty of seafood and friendly staff make it a reliable choice.
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Vananh
This was the first non-Vietnamese restaurant to dare to take on the mass of Vietnamese restaurants in speciality food street P Cam Chi. The taste of Thailand.
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An Lac (on Bui Thi Xuan)
There’s an English menu here, and options range from noodle soups to rice and banh bao (steamed rice-flour dumplings stuffed with a savoury filling).
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Viet An
This shady garden restaurant is located on a peaceful side street and offers an enticing combination of Vietnamese fish and seafood or 100% halal Indian food.
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Gallery Deli
This atmospheric café has colourful artwork lining the walls (all for sale) and prepares tasty snacks and light meals. Internet available (US$2 per hour).
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Ngoc Huong
An unpretentious restaurant with standard Vietnamese fare. There’s no English menu, but the staff will let you walk into the kitchen and point at what you want.
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Kyy
Very popular, moderately priced Japanese restaurant over three floors. Authentic sushi and sashimi, miso soup and teppanyaki dishes, and a convivial atmosphere.
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Restaurant 13
Popular with a generation of adventure-tour leaders, this is one of a handful of numbered eateries in this area that do tasty, no-nonsense Vietnamese favourites.
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Asian Kitchen
A reliable Pham Ngu Lao cheapie, the menu here includes some Chinese, Indian and Japanese, plus vegetarian options. There is a handful tables outside. Free wi-fi.
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Au Lac
Serving excellent vegetarian food of the I-can't-believe-it's-not-meat variety, Au Lac is conveniently located near the corner of Ð Nguyen Chanh.
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Viet Hoa
One of the most popular restaurants in town, this is run by a Chinese family who stuck around. Greatest hits include a famous fish kebab and some bubbling hotpots.
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Gia
This stylish venue is an alluring option for sophisticated Vietnamese food. It attracts a mixed crowd of tourists and locals and has a serious selection of seafood.
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Paris Deli
This airy café serves excellent pastries in a cosy setting. Fresh flowers adorn the tables, and there's outdoor seating. Heartier European cuisine also served.
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Da Quy
It has an upmarket ambience but low prices, and earns rave reviews from travellers of all tastebuds. Try the traditional claypot dishes, such as with fish or shrimp.
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Quanmalay
Moderately priced Malay restaurant that’s a great place to sate your appetite for satay, a nasi campur or Chinese Malay dishes. The set meal (55,000d) is a great deal.
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Gop Gio
This long-running Vietnamese restaurant has a leafy terrace and is popular for its fresh seafood, with dishes such as shrimp with mango or steamed grouper with ginger.
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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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Club 51 Ly Thai To
Set in an elegant old residence, this restaurant’s impressive dining room is a great location for a gourmet meal – try the memorable green mango and dried anchovy salad.
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A Chau
Head here for the tasty banh xeo (fried pancakes), a house speciality that you roll up and dip in fish sauce. The lau de (goat hotpot) is also a winner.
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Mediterraneo
Popular, authentic little Italian restaurant that serves up great home-made pasta: try the gorgonzola ravioli or gnocchi, which both go down perfectly with a crisp salad.
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Ali Baba
A popular Indian restaurant in the middle of town. We suggest the Tandoori kebab platter or one of the excellent seafood curries. This place also offers a delivery service.
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Phi Lu Chinese Restaurant
A ballroomlike space decked out in full Chinese style, this popular restaurant has very good food. Warning: splurging on multiple seafood dishes may bust your bank account.
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