1. Restaurant Bobby Chinn -1 Ba Trieu St, Hoan Keim District, Hanoi

 

Its decor and panache could hold its own on a side street of SoHo or a lofty perch in the Bay Area, but this restaurant is on the southwest corner of Hoan Kiem Lake. Longtime expat and raconteur Mr. Chin runs the show from behind the proscenium of a large, open bar at the entrance.

Main courses like pan-roasted salmon with wasabi mashed potatoes, and green-tea-smoked duck have a certain Franco-Japanese appeal all their own. The menu is a work in progress, so ask for a recommendation.

 

2. Restaurant 69 - 69 Ma May St, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

There's a novella of a menu with lots of local specials, anything from pho (Vietnamese noodle soup) and bun bo Hue (a dish of rice vermicelli and beef popular in the town of Hue in central Vietnam) to good stir-fries and seafood hot pots. The clay-pot dishes are popular, too. Soups, salads, and sandwiches pretty much cover all the bases, and the friendly staff makes this a welcome place to beat the heat (or get warm) and have a snack while touring the Old Quarter.

 

3. Pho 24 Hanoi - 26 Ba Trieu, At the southern end of Hoan Kiem Lake.

This popular national chain serves good Vietnamese pho (noodle soup) as you like it -- make your own creation by ticking boxes off a punch list of ingredient choices. The beauty at Pho 24 is its high standard of cleanliness.

One and a half years after the first pho restaurant opened in April 2003, the Pho 24 chain is marking an unofficial record: Being the pho sector’s fastest-growing brand in Vietnam. During the past 18 months, six pho restaurant have been committed in HCM City and Hanoi. That means on average, a new Pho 24 restaurant has opened every three months

4. Press Club Café Hanoi - 59A Ly Thai To Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

The menu is full of sumptuous Continental standards: antipasto starters, goat-cheese salad, tuna steak, smoked trout and baked grouper, and various wood-grilled imported steaks and meat dishes. Savory entrees include the filet of barramundi with clam crust Creole sauce and rice croquette, a mouthwatering rack of lamb sprinkled with thyme and served with gnocchi, roasted salmon specials, filet of beef as you like it, and imported spatchcock served with sweet potatoes in a Dauphinoise and citrus sauce. The very creative kitchen has something for everyone. For dessert, try the white-chocolate sticky rice or rich rice pudding.

 

5.Pepperoni's Hanoi - 29 Ly Quoc Su Street, Hanoi

Pepperoni's serves tasty and delicious comfort food in the popular Bao Khanh Street area (across from Café des Arts in and among many popular nightlife spots). There's a salad bar, but because the place is open air, stuff flies all over it. Stick to the pizza and good pasta.

 

 

6. Paris Deli - 13 Nha Tho Street, Hanoi

Just across from the Moca on Hanoi's tranquil and chic little "Church Street," you'll find this well-liked air-conditioned storefront that serves good pastry, breads, and deli sandwiches, plus all the coffee and cool fruit drinks you'll need to wash it down. This is a good place to beat the heat and take a rest from shopping or walking the city center.

 

 

7. Mediterraneo Restaurant Hanoi - 23 Nha Tho St, Hoan Kiem (near the Old Church), Hanoi

A tasty but typical range of northern Italian fare is served at this mellow street-side cafe on Nha Tho, Hanoi's stylish cafe area (called Church St.). Prosciutto with melon and tomato and mozzarella are good starters. Follow with homemade pasta, a grilled dish, or pizza. You'll also find here daily specials and a good wine list. This is an affordable, cozy, and casual spot.

 

8. Luna d'Autuno Hanoi - 11B Dien Bien Phu Street, Hanoi.

It's all about pizza here, and it's good stuff, popular with Hanoi expats and families. In a laid-back little courtyard, connected to a popular wine bar out front, Luna d' Autuno is just the ticket for a casual meal and beers after work, a treat for the kids, or a casual night out. The portions are big, and all ingredients are good and fresh. The wood-fired, thin-crust pizza (you can specify how crunchy) lets the ingredients do the talking. You'll find no pretensions here, and the atmosphere is very casual. The staff is welcoming, and the international language of pizza overrides any language barriers. Don't miss the cool Luna Lounge, a wine bar on the second floor.

9. Little Hanoi - 21 Hang Gai St, Hanoi.

Just north of the lake, this local-style fast-food joint has a basic but tidy bamboo-and-wood decor. Overlooking the busy street, it's a good place for breakfast and to watch the world go by on roaring motorbikes. A limited menu offers local favorites like banana flower salad and noodle soup (without the resultant bellyache), and Little Hanoi makes a good central meeting point. They deliver, too. Little Hanoi is run by the same group of restaurateurs who run the Emperor and shouldn't be confused with the original Little Hanoi; this is more cafe whereas the other Little Hanoi is more affordable backpacker grub and traditional cuisine.

 

10. Little Hanoi (The Original) - 14 Ha Hien St, Hanoi.

Good affordable traditional Vietnamese fare is served from this long-popular shop down a small alley in the north end of the Old Quarter. Around the corner are lots of street stalls serving bia hoi, a locally brewed lager beer that costs just pennies a glass.

 

 

11. Le Petite Bruxelles - 58B Tran Quoc Toan St, Hanoi.

"Little Brussels" is just that, a home away from home for Belgian and French expats. The menu offers good cold starters like fresh tomato with imported mozzarella and niçoise salad. The steak and chips with fries, chicken with mushrooms in cream sauce, and steak tartare top the long list of choices (and the effusive owner is always happy to spin up something special for you). Dessert is real French glaces, crème caramel, or fresh fruit. The downstairs open patio area with a bar is a great spot for a drink or a coffee and chat, and at night, with candlelight, the place is romantic. It's reminiscent of something like, well, a little street-side cafe in the heart of Brussels.

12. Le Café des Arts de Hanoi - 11b Ngo Bao Khanh, Hoan Kiem District (in the Old Quarter), Hanoi.

Spacious, with tiled floors and shuttered windows looking into the narrow Old Quarter street below, the cafe has casual rattan furniture and a long, inviting bar, and it doubles as an art gallery, which explains the interesting paintings hanging throughout. Most inviting, however, is the excellent food. Ask for the special of the day, and stick to bistro standbys like the omelets or a croque madame toasted bread and cheese sautéed in egg and house specialty salade bressare (fresh chicken and vegetables in a light mayonnaise sauce). There is also good house wine by the glass and excellent lunch set specials.

13. La Place Café & Restaurant Hanoi - 4 Au Trieu Street, Hanoi (Near Church)

Tucked in a quiet alleyway just off the square out in front of St. Joseph’s Cathedral (Nha Tho), La Place is a lounge cafe with good coffees, mellow music, great breakfasts, and desserts. Welcome to La Place Café & Restaurant Hanoi!

 

 

14. La Brique Café and Restaurant - 6 Nha Tho Street, Hanoi

Sandwiches, pasta, and good seafood -- all with a French flare -- are served in this laid-back cafe with high brick walls surrounding rattan chairs and couches. Get out of the day’s heat and enjoy a cool repast here. You’ll get a good view of daily life at Hanoi’s hippest little enclave of shops and cafes near the church. Welcome to La Brique Café!

 

15. Koto Restaurant Hanoi - 61 Van Mieu St, Dong Da District, Hanoi.

Why not put your ice-cream money to work for a good cause? KOTO is an acronym for Know One Teach One and, like Hoa Sua, the cafe is just one arm of a grass-roots humanitarian program to train Hanoi kids in the service industry. Graduates from KOTO move on to prestigious jobs in Vietnam’s growing tourism industry.

 

16. Khazana Restaurant Hanoi - 41B Ly Thai To St, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

You'll find tidy Indian-themed Western decor here with excellent service and presentation: The curries are served in small metal crocks with brass ladles. The affordable lunch menu brings in crowds of businesspeople. In the evening choose from an extensive menu of curries, grilled dishes, and good nan breads. Welcome to Khazana Restaurant Hanoi, Indian Restaurant in Hanoi.

 

17. Jacc’s Restaurant Hanoi - 4th floor Hanoi Tower, 49 Hai Ba Trung st, Hanoi.

Originator of many of Hanoi's popular restaurants (the good pizza at Pepperoni's and the familiar Western grub at Al Fredo's), Jacc's friendly Australian proprietor has hung his hat at this popular expat restaurant. Set on the fourth floor of Hanoi Towers, a popular executive service building and apartment block, Jacc's is a busy bar -- elbow to elbow during post-work happy hours -- and the menu features great imported steaks, fry-ups, pizzas, and some good local offerings.

 

18. Indochine Restaurant Hanoi - 16 Nam Ngu St, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

Set in a striking restored colonial, this place is a longtime tourist favorite with good Vietnamese cuisine tempered for foreign palates. Indochine fills with tour groups at lunchtime, which can be a bit much, bringing a rise in the noise level and a drop in service quality.

 

 

19. Hoa Sua Training Restaurant - 21 d Ha Hoi St, Hanoi.

Do a good deed, enjoy a great feed. You’ll find lots of good French and Vietnamese dishes at this popular cafe in the south end of town. Started in 1995, Hoa Sua is also an NGO and training school for disadvantaged youth, and it now boasts over 1,700 graduates who have gone on to all kinds of career

 

20. Highland’s Coffee Hanoi - Hoan Kiem Terrace, 6th floor, Hanoi.

Highland's is the local version of Starbucks a popular place to beat the heat and have a good, strong cup of coffee. The best location is lakeside on the sixth floor of the massive wedge-shaped building that overlooks a busy traffic circle and the north end of the lake (Hoan Kiem Terrace, sixth floor; tel. 04/928-7369). Also try the other Highland's in a cool shaded area with outdoor tables around a small kiosk (on the eastern side of Hoan Kiem Lake; 38-40 Le Thai To St.; tel. 04/828/7043). At both, enjoy any kind of espresso or cappuccino, Italian sodas, snacks, sandwiches, pizzas, and good breakfasts.

21. Garden Restaurant Hanoi - 36 Hang Manh, West of the lake and just north of Hang Gai, Hanoi.

The Garden Restaurant is a low-luxe, authentic Vietnamese restaurant that attracts a few tourists (and small tour groups) in the know. With cool courtyard seating and cozy inside dining, this is a good place to try real Hanoi cuisine stir-fries and roast dishes, as well as curries and specialties like whole fried river fish or "drunken shrimp," a dish of live prawns cooked in flaming rice whiskey and put under a cover to simmer (they flip and flop like crazy, and when they stop moving you know the dish is done).

22. Fanny’s Ice Cream - 48 Le Thai To Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

 

One of the main attractions around Hoan Kiem Lake (for me) is Fanny’s Ice Cream on the west side of the lake. They serve exquisite gelato-style ice cream.

 

23. Emperor Restaurant - 18b Le Thanh Tong Str, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

For atmosphere and decor alone, the Emperor is Hanoi’s address of note. A beautiful restored colonial that stands sentinel at the busy street-side entrance is the fine-dining area, posh and elegant. But this elegance, a bit stiff really, gives way to an interior courtyard and a laid-back, classy, open-air dining spot -- a little inner-city oasis.

 

24. Club Opera - 59 Ly Thai To St, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

Just next to the Press Club and across from the Sofitel Metropole, this exclusive little bistro, like its sister, the Emperor, serves delicious Vietnamese food that’s a bit dolled-up for the foreign palate -- and priced to the foreign wallet. They have all kinds of Vietnamese fare, from Hue specials like crispy fried spring rolls to delicate, smaller versions of banh khoi (fried doughy pancakes filled with vegetables, herbs, and shrimp).

 

 

25. Ciao Café - 02 Hang Bai St, Hanoi.

An outlet of this popular Saigon chain, Ciao Café is a cool two-story place just south of the lake, with cozy booths and a funky, Are Deco style all its own. It attracts mostly locals, making it a fun hangout and people-watching perch. Welcome to Ciao Café!

 

 

26. Brother’s Café - 26 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hanoi.

Buffet only, Brother’s is an inexpensive starting point to explore gourmet Vietnamese cuisine. Lunch includes dishes such as salted chicken, sweet-and-sour bean sprouts, shrimp, noodles, and spring rolls; a full dessert table of sweet tofu, sweet baby rice, dragon fruit, and other exotic offerings; and fresh lemon or melon juice.

 

27. Au Lac Garden Cafe and Bar - 57 Ly Thai To, Hanoi..Just behind the Metropole Hotel to the east

Cozy courtyard seating and a relaxed intimate interior are the hallmarks of this popular little bar and cafe. With good coffee and a host of local and international entrees, the place is full of expats on lunch break, and hopping at happy hour. All quite familiar. Welcome to Au Lac Garden Café and Bar!

 

 

28. Al Fresco’s - 23L Hai Ba Trung St, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

Run by Australian expats, Al Fresco’s two floors of friendly, casual dining is sort of like a T.G.I. Friday’s reincarnated in Vietnam. With checkered tablecloths, good oldies music, and a great view from the second floor to the street below, this is the place to bring the kids (or yourself) when they’re in need of a slice of home.

 

 

29.Long Dinh (Dragon Palace) Restaurant Hanoi - 64B Quan Su Street, Hoan Kiem District

Located in the heart of the capital, Long Dinh is a charming restaurant boasting Chinese architecture that blends themes of tradition and modernity. Long Dinh Restaurant offers guests refined Chinese cuisine, including bird’s nest, shark’s fin soup, and lobster, among other rare and tasty dishes

 

 

30. Sen Restaurant Hanoi - No 10, Lane 431, Au Co Road, Tay Ho District, Hanoi

Nestled by a lotus pond near West Lake, Sen (Lotus) Restaurant is the ideal enclave for nature and food lovers alike. The owner has designed the restaurant to overcome the narrow lanes of the area, giving the space a good view of West Lake. Inside the two terracotta-roofed villas, the wooden furniture, Vietnamese paintings and vases of lotus evoke the feeling of an ancient house of the Orient.

 

31. Wild Rice (Lá Luá) Restaurant Hanoi - 6 Ngo Thi Nham St, Ba Trung, Hanoi

The place looks like an upmarket L.A. bistro borrowing Japanese themes, with tall stands of bamboo encased in glass, slate floors, and bright white walls that shine with the mellow glow of indirect lighting.ed fare. My grilled chicken in chili with lemon grass was deliciously spicy and savory. Try the barbecued squid or beef with coconut. Presentation is Zen simple: white linen with black chopsticks, a plate, bowl, and a candle on the table.

 

32. Vine Restaurant Hanoi - 1A Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho District, Hanoi

So, here you are in this topsy-turvy city of motorbike traffic and chaos. You might have found yourself a pretty groovy hotel, but dining has been more adventurous than luxurious, and exotic even when it was supposed to be familiar. Time to find Vine, a restaurant that is one of those special places that makes traveling in this part of the world so much fun

 

33. The Green Tangerine Restaurant Hanoi - 48 Hang Be, Hoan Kiem District, Around Town

In a lovingly restored 1928 colonial in the center of the Old Quarter, the Green Tangerine offers a menu of rich, delicious French fare.  It’s very popular with expats, and that makes for a constantly evolving menu to keep up with the many repeat customers.

 

 

34. The Deli Café Hanoi- 59A Ly Thai To St, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

Located on the first floor of the Press Club, The Deli -- along with its adjacent coffee corner, Le Comptoire -- is a good place to grab a local or international paper (or browse a good book section) and enjoy a relaxed lunch of sandwiches and gourmet pizzas, not to mention the Aussie pie with chips or Mom’s Meatloaf. The grilled Reuben sandwich is without rival.

 

35. Seasons of Hanoi Restaurant - 95B Quan Thanh, Hanoi.

The atmosphere is picture-perfect: intimate, candlelit, romantic, earth-colored surroundings in a casual yet beautifully restored colonial with authentic native furniture. Sit on the first floor to avoid the tour groups on the second. The spring rolls are heaven, as are the tempura soft-shell crabs. They serve great fish as you like it -- fried, boiled, on kabobs, and in hot pots.

 

36. Tamarind Café Hanoi - 80 Ma May St, Hoan Kiem District, Around Town

Tamarind is a laid-back, friendly spot, and, even if you’re not a vegetarian, this welcoming cafe’s inventive menu will tickle your fancy. Soups like vegetarian wonton and two-color soup (spinach and sweet potato) take the chill off Hanoi winter nights and go great with the selection of sandwiches.

 

 

37. Cha Ca La Vong in Hanoi -14 Cha Ca St., Hanoi, Vietnam

Asian Restaurants in Hanoi is one of the great delights in visiting the capital. China has always been the biggest influence, but there’s quite a bit of choice in other areas too. In Hanoi, you can pick from incredibly cheap restaurants or the just plain inexpensive. Even in some Asian Restaurants in Hanoi you’ll pay less than in other big cities around the world (except perhaps at the big international hotels Cha Ca La Vong in Hanoi

 

38. Emperor Restaurant in Hanoi - 18B Le Thanh Tong St., Hanoi, Vietnam

There are several more up market establishments catering to visiting businessmen and tourists as well as foreign and local residents. Chinese cuisine is particularly well represented in the capital, as is Indian and, surprisingly, Italian food. Emperor Restaurant in Hanoi is one of the most popular Vietnamese Restaurant in Hanoi. It has the most beautiful and romantic setting in all of Hanoi.

 

39. Restaurant D Arthur in Hanoi - 17 Pho Tong Dan in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

You can find out plenty of French Restaurants in Hanoi, which also has varieties of other restaurants tucked away in the alleys of the city. There are a variety of French restaurants in Hanoi in the form of traditional service, jazz clubs to sidewalk cafes but the best of all is Restaurant D’ Arthur in Hanoi.

 

 

40. Moca Cafe in Hanoi - 14-16 Nha Tho Hanoi

Asian cuisine can also refer to cuisines of all of Asia. If you are in search of a good café, Moca Café in Hanoi is perfect for you. Pungent coffee scents enticingly waft from Moca Cafe. Expatriates flock at Moca Café in Hanoi for Western brunches and crosswords, and travelers find respite with spring rolls and magazines

 

 

41. Nam Phuong Restaurant in Hanoi - 19 Pho Phan Chu Trinh, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

In a nutshell, the variety of cuisines on offer in Hanoi is impressive range of prices across the board means that everyone should be able to find several satisfying dining options. Vietnamese Restaurants in Hanoi includes Nam Phuong in Hanoi which delivers Northern and Southern cuisine, along with a traditional Vietnamese musician.

 

42. Tao Li Chinese Restaurant in Hanoi - Nikko Hotel on 84 Pho Tran Nhan Tong , Hanoi

If you are, by any chance interested in trying out Chinese cuisines, then you must visit Tao-Li Chinese Restaurant in Hanoi where you will get several types of Chinese dishes. You won’t find out Chinese restaurants in Hanoi in every corner of the city, but one of the most popular Chinese restaurants where the tourists and the locals flock alike, is Tao-Li Chinese Restaurant.

 

43.Tandoor Restaurant Hanoi - 24 Hang Be St,Hoan Kiem District, Around Town

Best is the small table overlooking busy Ba Be street from the second-floor balcony. Tandoor is a long-popular Indian-food enclave, popular with both young travelers looking for a bit of a curry fix after weeks on the road with nothing but rice and noodle dishes, as well as expats feeding a family (they have free delivery service and takeout).

 

44. Terrazza (La) in Hanoi - 125 Pho Trieu Viet Vuong, Hanoi, Vietnam

Your tour to Hanoi is not complete until you taste, savor and enjoy the experience that is Italian Cuisine. Take a brief look into some of the most popular Italian delicacies in Hanoi and choose what’s going to be your favorite.

 

 

45. Salsa Tapas Bar and Restaurant (La) in Hanoi - 25 Pho Nha Tho, Hanoi, Vietnam

From delicate tortelli filled with squash in Lombardy to spaghetti tossed with salted gray mullet roe in Sardinia, regional food preferences and cooking styles vary widely. The emphasis is always on the use of fresh, seasonal produce with a tradition of dishes based on wheat products like bread and pasta, vegetables, cheese, fish, and meat.

 

Source: VietnamMuslimTour