Việt Nam News

This isn’t an election, it’s Christmas. Picking a spot for seasonal celebrations should be a choice, not a conundrum. I ate my way through Hà Nội’s best offerings to help Việt Nam News readers make the right choice for their festive meal this year.

A restaurant where traditional Vietnamese flavours meet modern charm.

This restaurant is a narrative of origins – it draws inspiration from the successes of other beloved eateries in the city, the culinary legacies of the owners' homelands, and the carefully sourced ingredients that traverse great distances to maintain the quality Quinza prides itself on.

Cơm Niêu Sài Gòn (Sài Gòn Clay Pot Rice) offers frugal yet high quality Vietnamese cuisine

Koh Yam's menu features more than 100 Thai dishes with plenty of tasty finger foods, prepared by a chef with more than 10-year experience cooking Thai food.

A fine dining, farm-to-table Vietnamese restaurant with a little over 20 seats will undoubtedly be a fascinating destination on the journey of culinary exploration.

Phở Việt, located in the heart of Maputo, has become a familiar spot for diners who love Vietnamese cuisine.

A celebration of oceanic delights where salmon takes centre stage, surrounded by a symphony of flavours and a beautiful garden.

The star of the show here is, of course, the broth. Dark as the night, it's a rich, almost black potion that oozes character and depth with a captivating sweetness and slight kick.

Ola Hale celebrates culture and pays tribute to the beauty of nature, and represents warmth, hospitality and the spirit of “Ohana”, or family.

VeJo has made it their mission for meat eaters to add vegetables to their diet, at least for a meal or two a week, and to go from there.

Việt Nam’s culture and history are as rich as its food, its future as bright as the smile on Chef Peter’s face as he embraces the opportunity to engage with diners, explaining the ingenuity and intention of the culinary journey through the country upon which they’re embarking.

3C Roastery offers a delightful range of coffee styles amid a warm and inviting space.

A handful of phở shops have appeared on the map of the Michelin Guide, including Phở Chào, a family-run eatery selling authentic and fusion phở dishes and other varieties from northern Vietnamese cuisine.

Thọ Quang Restaurant – an all-day-dining outlet - offers enchanting food with beautiful interior décor.

Sủi Cảo Đệ Nhất Đông Bắc [First-Class Northeastern Dumplings] is more than your average street side eatery. If there was ever proof that looks can be deceiving, this cacophony of flavours available on plastic tables and chairs is it.

Almost all the dishes at Senté are created using lotus flower components and have innovative variations inspired by various Asian cuisines, not just Vietnamese.

TIA Wellness Resort clearly states its food philosophy: eat real, natural food with a cooking method that retains original nutrients, to enhance your energy and soothe your mood.