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Quán Cá Hạc Trì restaurant

Once considered a delicacy reserved for kings and queens and later for wealthier households able to afford it, the lăng catfish is now farmed along floating cages on the Đà River.

Rich and flavourful ramen at Ramen Shinsen

Small Japanese diner with flavour-packed ramen dishes.

nomnom by name, nomnom by nature

On a light spring evening, the dining room glows, and the chatter has that contented hum of people who have found a place that fits them.

Thực Vi Thiên: Big Flavours, Bold China

Thực Vi Thiên is the kind of place where bold Sichuan heat and classic Cantonese dishes are served the way they’re meant to be: rich, vibrant, and unapologetically traditional.

A swing and a hit: it’s Miss Hà Nội

From the design of the space to the names of the dishes, from the music to the storytelling elements, it’s layered. It’s intentional.

Following intuition: A night at Bistro Tony

Bistro Tony is not ostentatious and does not chase spectacle. Instead, it offers something rarer: a relaxed, heartfelt dining experience where dishes are prepared in-house with evident care.

Matinée: Hà Nội’s photogenic brunch spot

Sunlit corners, vibrant plates, and effortlessly stylish interiors make Matinée one of Hà Nội’s most photogenic brunch destinations.

Nostalgic bites and flavours of 1980s Việt Nam

Center piece of meal during hard economic times revisited, affordable prices with just enough food to keep going.

This Tết, taste Huế

As Việt Nam’s most important holiday approaches, I return to Huế’s imperial cuisine through a restaurant that values balance over spectacle.

Hà Nội now has its own Bouchon

Amid Hà Nội’s rapidly growing street wine bar scene, Bouchon arrives quietly: a sign that the city is ready for slower, more discreet, and more discerning drinking.

Lovely soufflé pancakes at NuAge Café

NuAge Café is a cute little café with tasty soufflé pancakes in HCM City's expat neighbourhood.

Armo-House: bread, barbecue, belonging

It’s a little slice of Armenia, Hà Nội’s first, and only Armenian restaurant.

Late nights, lake view & Izakaya comfort

Set against the calm of West Lake, Matsuki Izakaya is made for lingering nights, when one drink leads to another and time slips easily toward 2am.

A love letter in butter and wine

Vin Hơi serves chaotic brilliance: seasonal plates, natural wine, and Michelin discipline without the stiffness.

Are these Hà Nội’s best spicy noodles?

Reeves looks for amazing spicy Chinese-style noodles in Hà Nội.

A sanctuary amidst Hà Nội's hustle

MÀU Gastro Wine Bar has emerged as a captivating and popular destination for young food enthusiasts in the capital.

Oliva, Hà Nội's first Palestinian eatery

Oliva has added to the food choices not only for Hanoians but also for visitors who require halal food, helping expand the options in the city’s culinary heart, Hàng Buồm Street.

US$2 vegetarian buffet absolutely worth it

With a menu that keeps changing daily and prices that won’t make your wallet cry, Lá Vegetarian has quietly won the hearts of locals and curious meat-eaters alike.