Hoi An
Mexican flavours come to Hoi An at the excellent Hola Taco. The standouts are the tacos and enchiladas, both well spiced and ideal with a couple of Tiger…
Must-see restaurants in South-Central Vietnam
Hue
A top, unfussy spot to try Hue's dizzying menu of royal rice cakes. Serving portions are pretty big, so rustle up a few friends to try the different…
An Bang Beach
This homely and rustic-textured spot is the top An Bang choice for baked goodies, with an on-site bakery taking care of fresh baguettes, cakes, croissants…
Danang Region
This seafood restaurant is very popular with Vietnamese families on weekends and holidays, but is usually quiet otherwise. Eat right over the water in one…
Hue
Owner-photographer Mr Cu, whose inspirational pictures adorn the walls, has been hosting backpackers for years, and his relaxed restaurant has lots of…
South-Central Vietnam
Located opposite the Violet Hotel, these rustic riverside eateries serve up simple Vietnamese snacks, ice-cold beer and whole or half grilled suckling pig…
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…
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…
Hue
Our favourite spot for Hue's famous bun thit nuong – grilled pork with vermicelli and a forest of fresh herbs. Don't forget a hearty dollop of the special…
Hue
After visiting the Citadel, try this excellent Vietnamese place with aluminium furniture that draws a local crowd for superior versions of two local…
South-Central Vietnam
Vegetarians can avoid accidentally ordering pork, beef or chicken at this decent vegetarian restaurant in Hung Vuong Park (Cong Vien Hung Vuong). Dishes…
Hoi An
An outstanding restaurant in historic premises that concentrates on street food and traditionally prepared dishes (primarily from central Vietnam)…
Danang
The music volume could go down a notch at Mumtaz, but the menu delivers. Select from an appealing and spicy array of fish and prawn dishes (including the…
Hoi An
Offering a (sanitised) street-food-style experience for those slightly wary, this huge place has food stations cranking out Vietnamese favourites from all…
Danang
When you just need to satisfy those kimchi cravings, this simple and neat-looking Korean restaurant dishes up tasty sizzling stone-bowl bibimbap in a…
Hoi An
Refreshing cold-press juices are the standout at this compact combo of cafe and deli. Our favourite is the Watermelon Man juice combining watermelon,…
Danang
Vegans can make a beeline for this tiny one-man ramen outlet for ample and satisfying bowls of tantan men (dandan noodles) with shiitake mushrooms,…
Hoi An
A casual and laid-back place owned by well-known Vietnamese–North American chef Duc Tran, Mai Fish focuses on authentic and tasty versions of homestyle…
An Bang Beach
This oceanfront place includes beachy decor with rustic timber, private cabanas, and a menu stretching from local flavours through to burgers and fresh…
Cham Islands
About 2km southwest of Bai Lang village, Cham Restaurant sits pretty on stunning Bai Chong Beach, and serves wonderful Vietnamese dishes, including lots…
Danang
Atmospheric place run by a French-VIetnamese couple who have crafted a great menu that takes in French classics, pub food, barbecued meat (try the ribs)…
Hoi An
Down a little alley near the famous well, this local place is renowned for one dish: barbecued pork, served up satay-style, which you then combine with…
Hoi An
The setting, inside one of Hoi An's most impressive traditional wooden houses, is beautiful, and the accomplished cooking (both Western and Eastern)…
Cham Islands
Well-priced seafood – including squid dishes and occasionally lobster – feature at this newish Bai Lang eatery with harbour views from the balconies…
Hue
An authentic Japanese restaurant with tasteful furnishings including lanterns and calligraphy, and a winning menu with sushi, tempura and yakitori dishes…
Cham Islands
Not far from the jetty at Bai Lang, Dan Tri is a good choice for seafood noodles, grilled shrimps, braised cuttlefish, boiled squid with ginger, fried…
Hoi An
A refined little restaurant run by a Vietnamese–North American team with mellow music and antique wall prints. Dishes include tasty cao lau, and other…
An Bang Beach
This beachfront place offers snacks, Gallic-style salads and other French-accented main dishes. Seafood is very good, and when you've finished dining,…
Lang Co Beach
The best seafood restaurant on the north side of Lang Co; it has a lagoon view (instead of the highway and rumbling trucks). Try the lemon pepper squid or…
Danang
Fab barbecue place, all charcoal smoke and sizzling meats, where you grill your own. There's a street terrace, and the welcoming English-speaking owner…
Danang
This simple place is good for local dishes, including hoanh thanh – a wonton-like combination of minced pork and shrimp. It’s down a little alley.
Hue
Large trattoria with a decent line-up of Italian favourites (pasta, calzoni, pizzas and seafood), a choice of beers and a palatable Sicilian house wine.
