Vietnam Restaurants
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1. 4P's Pizza
$$ | District 1 |The centerpiece of this stylish, immensely popular Japanese-owned restaurant is not a sushi bar but a brick oven, and the focus here is Japanese-Italian fusion, targeted at the Vietnamese palate but equally loved by out-of-towners. You can opt for classic creations such as prosciutto margarita or something a little more experimental, like flower pizza (with edible blooms such as pumpkin, leek, and daylily), teriyaki chicken with seaweed or salmon miso cream. Italian-style appetizers and pasta dishes are also available, as is a cheese platter featuring handmade cheeses from the 4Ps' cheese factory near Dalat. Customers who can't get a seat will stand by the bar just for a slice of the mouthwatering pizza. Reservations should be made days in advance—yes, it's that popular. This restaurant is the original, with a growing number of locations in some of Vietnam's biggest cities.
8/15 Le Thanh Ton, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam028-3622--0500Known For
- Japanese fusion pizza
- Homemade cheese
- Popular with locals
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2. Bancong
$$ | Hoan Kiem District |Bancong means "balcony" in Vietnamese (from the French balcon), and this multistory 1940s art deco mansion has plenty of them. The outdoor spaces overflow with flowers and pot plants, and make good spots to watch scenes of the Old Quarter unfold below. The menu is rather muddled, but the Vietnamese dishes, from bun cha to bun bo nam bo, are reliably good. So is the ca phe cot dua (iced coconut coffee), a Hanoi specialty.
2 Dinh Liet, Hanoi, Ha Noi, VietnamKnown For
- Iced coconut coffee
- Historic architecture
- Good bun cha
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3. Banh Cuon Hai Nam
$ | District 3 |Always packed with locals, this narrow eatery serves up Ho Chi Minh City's best banh cuon (steamed rice flour crepes stuffed with minced pork and wood ear mushrooms) and an excellent version of the central Vietnamese banh beo (steamed rice flour pancakes topped with dried prawn). Just order the first three items on the menu and you'll be in foodie heaven in no time.
11A Cao Thang, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam028-3839–3394Known For
- Very local service (little English is spoken here)
- Tasty local food
- Limited menu
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4. Banh Cuon Thanh Van
$ | Hoan Kiem District |This simple eatery compensates for its lack of sophistication with giant-size portions of the delicate banh cuon, steamed rice rolls stuffed with ground pork and chopped wood-ear mushrooms. Watch the resident cooks painstakingly roll out their sheets of rice noodle and spoon on the filling and feel your mouth start to water. There are three options: chicken, pork, or shrimp and pork. All three are worth trying.
12 Hang Ga, Hanoi, Ha Noi, VietnamKnown For
- Freshly made banh cuon
- Local favorite
- Laid-back eating
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5. Banh Mi Phuong
$ | |Madam Phuong, the shop owner, serves from a simple little take-away counter, next door to a bakery on the edge of Old Town. When famed foodie Anthony Bourdain visited, he declared the banh mi served here to be quite possibly the best in Vietnam; and he might just have been right. What you get here is a symphony in a sandwich, and though both her menu and popularity have grown, Phuong is still serving up the same secret family recipes and silence-inducing sandwiches. Bourdain's favorite banh mi deluxe is a pork feast consisting of a mouth-melting slow-roasted five-spiced fillet, a rich peppery pate, a handful of herbs, pickled vegetables, and finished off with a generous scoop of mayonnaise, smoked chili sauce, and messy fried egg. Phuong also has vegetarian alternatives; ask for banh mi chay.
2b Phan Chu Trinh, Hoi An, Quang Nam, Vietnam090-574--3773Known For
- Delicious banh mi
- Old Town staple
- Chef recommended
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6. Banh Xeo Tom Nhay Anh Vu
$ | |Take your pick of tom (shrimp) or bo (beef) to fill your Binh Dinh--style rice pancake. The local rendition of banh xeo is arguably the best in the country; they come smaller and zestier here than in other parts of the country, and can be wrapped in rice paper and green mango (a must). Wrap everything up, dunk it in some chili-laced fish sauce and tuck in. One's good for a snack; two makes a meal.
14 Dien Hong, Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh, Vietnam093-279–8669Known For
- Simple service
- Servings of two pancakes
- Local specialty dish
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7. Bassac Restaurant
$$$ | |The old-world charm of the Victoria Chau Doc Hotel extends to its in-house restaurant, which serves Western and Asian cuisine in a stylish riverfront setting. Take a seat on the terrace to enjoy the sunset (and happy hour at the bar) and the attentive but discreet service. This is the priciest place in town, but the food, the staff, and the river views make it worthwhile. Reservations are recommended because sometimes the restaurant hosts bus tours.
1 Le Loi, Chau Doc, An Giang, Vietnam0296-386–5010Known For
- River views
- Finest dining in town
- Attentive service
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8. Bomb Crater Bar
$ | |A great place to stop for a midday drink and refreshing splash in the river, this bar sits between two large bomb craters left during the American war. Run jointly by a Vietnamese couple and Australian couple, the bar is halfway between Phong Nha village and Farmstay Village. In the winter they’ll also keep a fire raging to warm you up on your Bong Lai Valley bike tour.
Cu Lac 1, Phong Nha, Quang Binh, Vietnam036-541--0230Known For
- Gin and tonics
- Hammocks
- Vietnamese snacks
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9. Bun Bo Nam Bo Bach Phuong
$ | Hoan Kiem District |This venue is spotlessly clean, and despite its popularity with tourists is still very much the real deal. Like all the best restaurants purveying local favorites, this place specializes in one dish only: bun bo nam bo (a southern beef and noodle dish). Translated as "southern style rice noodles with beef," this mixture of vermicelli noodles, beef, lettuce, cucumber, shallots, bean sprouts, cilantro, and chopped peanuts is more commonly found in Ho Chi Minh City. Be sure to mix the concoction thoroughly with your chopsticks to experience the alchemy created by the small serving of broth-drenched greens at the base of the bowl.
67 Hang Dieu St., Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam0243-923–0701Known For
- Generous portions of their signature dish
- Southern style cuisine
- Local favorite
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10. Capture Vietnam
$$ | |Quite possibly serving the best Western food in all of Vietnam, this café captures the hearts of all who eat here. There is nothing on the menu that disappoints, but the complete winners are the veggie lasagna, meatball subs, and carrot cake. Opened by an American, vegetarian chef, Capture even has hard-to-find items like bagels and ginger beer. They are located right next to the Easy Tiger.
Son Trach, Phong Nha, Quang Binh, Vietnam0164-515–3869Known For
- Good vegetarian options
- Wood-fired pizzas
- Perfect service
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11. Cousins
$$ | Tay Ho District |The outdoor area of this French-influenced venue is an ideal place for some very romantic dining and expat gatherings. The interior is equally convivial with stripped pine tables and wooden furniture. The food is a mixed bag of European dishes prepared and served with flare. They've also opened two more locations at 58 Dao Tan and 19 Doan Nhu Hai.
15 Ngo 45 To Ngoc Van, Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam083-867--0098-cell phoneKnown For
- Imported pork belly
- Wine and Champagne options
- Rotating menus
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12. Ganh Hao
$$$ | |This sprawling seafront eatery is regarded as the best seafood place in town. Like many Vietnamese places, the interior design takes a back seat to the food and the view. It's pricier than the more local joints farther along Tran Phu Street, but you get what you pay for, which in this case, aside from the great food, is English-speaking staff, an English menu, and servers used to dealing with international tourists.
3 Tran Phu, Vung Tau, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Vietnam0254-4355--0909Known For
- Ocean views
- Vietnamese dishes
- Delicious spring rolls
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13. Hanoi Social Club
$$ | Hoan Kiem District |The main draw here is the convivial, bohemian atmosphere. Housed in a stunning 1920s French-colonial villa in a quiet part of the Old Quarter, the café is rustic and warm, with original tiles, wooden furnishings, and high ceilings. The menu has undergone quite an improvement in recent years, with fabulous breakfast and brunch options (the laksa is particularly good). An adequate list of wine and beers and regular music and art events make the café a decent bet in the evenings, too.
6 Hoi Vu St., Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam024-3938–2117Known For
- Laksa
- Hip decor
- Live shows
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14. Happy Heart Cafe
$$ | |There’s nothing fancy about this charity-run diner, just good Western food at cheap prices and heartwarming service. Repurposed from an English center, this café employs minority and deaf workers, and is a favorite among expats and visitors. Most come for the cause, but return for the vegetarian chili, English breakfast, or burgers and pizzas.
57 Ngo Thi Sy, Danang, Da Nang, Vietnam2036-388--8384Known For
- Helping the deaf community
- Good breakfasts
- Vegetarian chili
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15. Hoa Tuc
$$$ | District 1 |The name translates as opium poppy, and this chic little eatery is in a corner of the former La Manufacture d'Opium, the French-controlled opium refinery and warehouse. It offers contemporary Vietnamese cuisine with knockout flavors and a wine list that works with the local cuisine. The art deco interior is elegant, with wrought-iron chairs, cast-iron lamps, hand stenciling, and a leafy outdoor terrace. Standout dishes include mustard-leaf rolls; pink pomelo, squid, and crab salad; and soft shell crabs in green rice batter with passion fruit sauce. The kids' menu will also make mini foodies happy.
74/7 Hai Ba Trung St., Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam028-3825–1676Known For
- Art deco interior
- Vietnamese fare
- Outdoor dining
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16. Hum Lounge and Restaurant
$$ | District 1 |Classy surroundings, attentive staff, and amazing cocktails are good reasons to come here, but it's the mouthwatering pan-Asian food that's the highlight, regularly winning over meat lovers who have reluctantly accompanied their vegetarian partners and friends. The menu is full of health-conscious options, and the food is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Unlike traditional vegetarian places in Vietnam, Hum uses garlic and onion and serves alcohol.
2 Thi Sach, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam028-3823–8920Known For
- Stylish decor
- Cocktails (try the cucumber ginger martini)
- Vegetarian food
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17. Joe's Cafe
$$ | |A staple in Mui Ne for live music and great food, Joe's Cafe's cavernous property is located right on the seashore in the heart of the strip. Filled with greenery and dappled sunlight, Joe's is open from early morning until late at night, so whether you're after a sea-view breakfast or dinner and a live music show, Joe's is a great place to be.
86 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Binh Thuan, Vietnam62-384–7177Known For
- Live music nightly
- Hearty Western dinners
- Serene ocean view
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18. Koto Villa
$$ | Tay Ho District |Now gracing a French-style villa in West Lake (the restaurant used to be next to the Temple of Literature), this place can get packed with tour groups. The flavors here—from baked fish in banana leaf to bamboo beef—are bold and brilliant, and the menu is a mix of creative dishes. The fact that Koto (an acronym for "know one, teach one") is a charity restaurant that benefits street youth, is just the icing on the lemon cheesecake.
Alley 35 Dang Thai Mai, Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam084-438--3999Known For
- Charity restaurant benefiting kids
- Tourist favorite
- Creative and delicious cuisine
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19. Kushiyaki Banjiro
$$ | |Don't be shocked when you walk through the door of Kushiyaki Banjiro to find the kimono-clad staff yelling in Japanese; it's the way they do it in Japan. Try the omakase set, a plate piled high with sashimi that includes blue lobster, tuna, and salmon, or authentic chicken or beef yakitori. If the lively atmosphere is too much, reserve a private tatami room in advance.
23 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Thach Thang, Danang, Da Nang, Vietnam0236-384--9880Known For
- Sake brewed in Hue and served in carafes
- Sushi
- Business clientele
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20. L'Escale
$$$$ | |The finest dining in town, on a beautiful rooftop terrace overlooking the Hau River, L'Escale serves a mix of French and Vietnamese dishes, accompanied by an extensive wine list and a jazz soundtrack, along with attentive service. The restaurant, in the Nam Bo Boutique Hotel, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but you can also slide into a seat at the bar and enjoy a drink and the view. Time your visit around 5 pm, when the light on the river is the most magical.
1 Ngo Quyen, Can Tho, Can Tho, Vietnam034-390--4735-cell phoneKnown For
- Attentive service
- Great sunset views
- Vietnamese and French cuisine
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