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We've compiled the best of the best in Ninh Binh - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
This two-story restaurant made of bamboo is one of the first spots to stop for a bite once you enter Tam Coc Village. The goat and pork dishes get rave reviews and the service helps Bamboo stand out as a tourist favorite. You will almost certainly be offered a free fruit dessert or a shot of rice wine. Head up the stairs for a nice view of the limestone-filled rice paddies.
Located only a few meters away from Tam Coc Harbor, The Banana Tree Hostel-Kitchen-Bar is a large social hub and outdoor restaurant that offers Italian coffee and a range of comfortable seating options. Their menu is small but expertly executed. The Vietnamese salad and snacks are a delicious choice, and the Western food hits the spot. It's a very youth-oriented spot these days, so expect a rambunctious atmosphere.
One of the hippest spots in Ninh Binh, this lively beer garden supplies great food, decent drinks, and an excellent selection of Vietnamese craft brews. The Vietnamese specialties such as spring rolls are delicious, but it's the authentic and well-priced Western food that stands out.
For authentic Vietnamese specialties it is hard to go wrong with this friendly venue, which serves up a huge range of classics as well as Ninh Binh favorites like grilled deer and goat meat. The lighting isn't exactly mellow, but effusive service and delicious food are ample compensation for the utilitarian surroundings.
