Vietnamese Cuisine is one of the important reasons for anyone who want to travel to Vietnam. It is the fact that you will not dissatisfied about them because of their diversity and states. But you will consider about what is the best places for you to enjoy it, this article below will show you what are top 7 restaurants in Hanoi and help you make a decision when choosing the suitable one.
1. Duong’s restaurant
Ranking at the top 10 restaurants in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City due to the result of TripAdvisor, Duong’s restaurant becomes the best place for travelers with both Vietnamese traditional cuisines and western foods. The cuisines in Duong’s restaurant is cooked and designed by Vietnam Top Chef Hoang Van Duong – Awarded Top 3 Vietnam Top Chef 2014, so it brings the best taste of Vietnamese food. On the other hand, Duong’s restaurant has a cooking class with an attractive menu about Vietnamese food, and the timing is flexible due to your itinerary.
In Hanoi, this restaurant is very close to the Hoan Kiem Lake, so you can save time. However, If you do not have a chance to enjoy at Hanoi, you also find the restaurant system in Ho Chi Minh City.
Where to eat?
Address 1: 27 Ngo Huyen, Hang Trong street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi
Address 2: 101 Ma May, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi
Address 2: 27 Dong Du, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
2. Highway 4 Restaurant Hanoi
To be one of the best choices for you in Hanoi, you can pay attention to Highway 4 restaurant despite the unattractive name. It was opened in 2000 and become a good option for Vietnamese dining style with the spacious setting in classic Vietnamese decor, bamboo furnishing,…
You will have a choice of some sitting options like regular tables or on the floor cushions on the floor with the view of Hanoi from the upstairs. In the restaurant, you will have a chance to choose the special foods which are with served with plenty of local herbs and the reasonable price. Highway 4 restaurant is suitable for both small group or large group because of the disparate tastes.
Where to eat?
Address 1: 25 Bat Su, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
3. Sen Hanoi
Sen restaurant system has 3 branches, but Sen Hanoi at 60 Ly Thai To is arguably the best of the bunch. It stands out amongst the most restaurants in Hanoi for serving extensive buffet-style dinners in a sophisticated setting. And the location of the restaurant is quite near the center, you can find it beside Hanoi Opera House, about 5 minutes walking from Hoan Kiem Lake.
Sen Hanoi is famous for the unique decor an elegant black-and-white theme, it’s fitted with neo-colonial décor, chandeliers, mirrors, white tablecloths, wooden furnishing, a massive buffet area set up in the center. The prices are different between lunch and dinner, from VND 320.000/ adult – VND 225.000/child for lunchtime and from VND 350.000/adult – VND 240.000/child for dinnertime (not inclusive of drinks). The menu is varied with plenty of Asian and European delicacies to choose from, including over 60 traditional dishes from three regions in Vietnam. Standouts include grilled lobsters, fresh salmon, oysters, sashimi, crab, and escargot, as well as Vietnamese spring rolls, the nem sen (lotus rolls), cha ca (grilled fish), bun cha (grilled pork with noodles), and banh duc (Vietnamese cake).
Where to eat?
Address 1: 60 Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
4. KOTO (Know One Teach One)
This restaurant is very closed to the Temple of Literature, Ba Dinh dis, Hanoi, so it is very easy to find and you can enjoy your meal after visiting this historical site. In this restaurant, you not only choosing the special food for your meal but also can join in a cooking class here; you will prepare the ingredients and cook some Vietnamese traditional cuisine by yourself.
If you are in Ho Chi Minh City, you can find KOTO restaurant Da Kao Ward, Dist. 1, it has the same concept as the fantastic food will bring you the best experience.
Where to eat?
Address 1: 59 Van Mieu, Dong Da Dist., Hanoi
Address 2: 19 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Da Kao Ward, Dist. 1 Ho Chi Minh City
5. Green Tangerine Restaurant Hanoi
Opening in 2003 and located in a refurbished 1920s French villa at the center of Old Quarter, Green Tangerine Restaurant has become one of the best restaurants where visitors can enjoy authentic Vietnamese and French haute cuisine in a quaint setting. In this villa, you can easy to recognize the lush garden surrounding, that makes an ideal atmosphere for those who looking the peaceful place escape Hanoi’s chaotic traffic.
In Green Tangerine restaurant Hanoi, you will have some suitable options for your meal with the reasonable price such as two-course lunch VND 265,000 (USD 13) or three-course lunch VND 345,000 (USD 16) which come with a starter, main course, and a dessert. If you want to satisfy a sweet tooth, you can enjoy homemade desserts such as apple crumble with red fruits sauce and Calvados, crème Brulee in lemongrass, both of which are served with a scoop of ice cream.
Where to eat?
Address 1: 48 Hang Be Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
6. Hanoi Social Club
Hanoi social club is one of the best places for those who looking for a popular bohemian hangout with the amazing western dishes. This place is not only a cafe but also the friend’s apartment because of the chillout room on the second floor. It is obvious that its menu is so excellent with some kinds of coffee and smoothies like egg cafe, traditional Vietnamese cafe… On the other hand, The menu centers around Mediterranean cuisine, with many excellent options for vegetarians as well.
Especially, in the evening, Hanoi social club often has musicians in to perform, which makes for intimate shows in a relaxing atmosphere. So if you are looking for a spot for brunch or simply a new place to experience Hanoi, this is the great choice for you.
Where to eat?
Address 1: 06 Hoi Vu Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
7. Quan An Ngon
Quan An Ngon system is very successful both in Saigon branches and Hanoi branches and demonstrate the position in the heart of Vietnamese and the tourists and try the full range of Vietnamese cuisine in one restaurant. If you come to the restaurant for the first time, you will be surprised by a space of dreamy ancient architecture with mainly earth-tone colors.
The Premise of Quan An Ngon is like a luxurious food court, with different food stations positioned around the periphery of the restaurant serving regional specialties from across Vietnam, all cooked fresh to order. Some complain that it lacks true authenticity with reduced flavors to appease the Western palate, but everything is very well prepared and the restaurant is beautifully designed in traditional Vietnamese style.
Where to eat?
Address 1: 18 Phan Boi Chau, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Address 2: 25T2 Trung Hoa Nhan Chinh, Cau Giay District, Hanoi
Address 3: B2-R6 Vincom Royal City, 72A Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi