2 Best Restaurants in Vietnam

If Top Chef ever came to Vietnam, it would likely look like Nous. With just eight seats surrounding an open kitchen once per night, this modern minimalist space is all about elevating Vietnamese flavors to fine dining heights. Tasting menus change every few months, but diners can expect familiar flavors and often local ingredients transformed into adventurous modern cuisine incorporating foams, gels, smokes, and cures. One meal might include a deconstructed banh xeo eaten like a taco and a sweet treat of lotus ice cream and longan shaved ice inspired by a humble street food dessert.

This garden restaurant with mostly outdoor seating is an expat favorite. Founded by Spanish and Italian natives, My Casa blends the two cuisines together to create a unique array of options. Choose from a selection that encompasses homemade pastas, delicious paella, pizza, classic tapas like tortilla, Iberico ham, and chorizo as well as hearty mains like a slow cooked lamb shank.