Việt Nam News

Don’t look back in hunger – burger fest success in Hà Nội’s little slice of oasis

Put your burger where your mouth is? Sliders at dawn? I’m not exactly sure where this is going but for our sins we got the latest edition of the Hà Nội Events team’s contributions to the culinary calendar – Burger Fest 2024.

Old Quarter Thịnh Vượng restaurant goes online only

The restaurant which offers savoury traditional Vietnamese party food operates solely online from October 15.

Barbak: Mediterranean flavours on a skewer

Every meal out is more than just eating, it’s an adventure. I’m thrilled that there’s a twist to dining in Hà Nội: skewers you can actually eat with a knife and fork. Who says you can’t be classy while munching on sticks?

Discover the world of fusion at Mùa Craft Saké

Mùa Craft Saké in HCM City's District 3 is Việt Nam’s first craft saké brewery that forges Japanese saké craftsmanship and Vietnamese ingredients, and it also serves creative fusion Vietnamese-Japanese dishes.

On the Bourdain trail: highlighting Huế

Famed for their refined and balanced flavours, Huế’s dishes are known throughout the country for being distinctive, even to those who are yet to sample them.

Mạch Saigon: wow-worthy Vietnamese eats

Mạch is a steal, offering top-notch quality without breaking the bank. While the menu is a bit short, every dish is packed with flavour, delivering a tasty surprise in each bite.

Restaurant brings highland traditional cuisine to customers

Yang Sing Restaurant serves traditional highland cuisine and art performances.

Dining in a former revolutionary base in Tuyên Quang

During our visit, we enjoyed what is known as a "resistance war meal", though it was far more elaborate than what the resistance fighters would have had.

Experience authentic cuisine in Nhà Ở Restaurant

Guests can indulge in the flavours of the central region with fresh seafood, prepared using natural grilling techniques or simmered in sour soups with characteristic central Vietnamese greens.

Dotori: A Taste of Ghibli in every comfort bite

Dotori Dining blends comforting, familiar dishes with a playful twist, delivering a homey feel without the cleanup.

Nén: where storytelling meets the plate

Keeping with the narrative theme, each course is introduced by chapter, taking the diner on whichever journey Chef Summer and co wish to charter.

Cantonese flavours and more at HCM City’s brilliant Li Bai restaurant          

If you’re eager to impress family and friends with a fancy Cantonese-style meal this weekend but lack the cooking skills, Li Bai is the place to go to.

A taste of southern Việt Nam in the heart of the city

Quê Hương stays true to its name, offering rural dishes with a distinctive sweet flavour that melts on your palate.

Little Bear offers a double Michelin hug

The diverse menu at Little Bear draws inspiration from classic dishes, offering each plate as a comforting embrace of flavours.

All Mexican, no stand-off

Summer provides the perfect opportunity to revisit the best spots in town and make sure my taste buds weren’t engaging in acts of deception, dizzy on the fervour of a day at The 100 Garden, filled with shells of fresh tasty goodness.

Lúa Nếp restaurant, a destination for southern flavours

A destination for Southern traditional flavours with a beautiful view of the Hậu River.

Step into a Hongkong movie at Quận 5 Dining

If you’re ready for a culinary experience of nostalgia, flavour, and a touch of cinematic magic, this is the spot.

Beach Club at Anam Resort offers peaceful getaway

We had a great dining experience at the Beach Club of The Anam Resort, a boutique 5-star establishment that has an apartment building and villas under the shade of coconut trees that looks out to the sea.