Hanoi is noted for being one of the most abundant paradises for food lovers. The city boasts a host of restaurants with all kinds of themes, promising to cater to diversified tastes of tourists coming from all over the globe. Undergoing the rule of the French colonists in some decades has left Vietnam’s cuisine with some heavy influences from the French cuisine. That means you can get a Parisian dinner for a Vietnamese price in Hanoi. Many unique dishes have been invented, combining Vietnamese cuisine traits and that of foreign countries such as Korea, Japan, India, etc. Together with the exotic and charming atmosphere of a fresh-décor restaurant, you will have a perfect recipe for a memorable dining in the capital city. These restaurants in Hanoi are not too hard to find once you lay your eyes on this list.
Tandoor
This Indian cuisine restaurant may strike you with its grandiose, traditional Indian architecture that can house 100 customers at the same time. You are more into private spaces? The restaurants can totally guarantee you that with its private rooms with the capacity of 15-40 customers. Lavish menu of the restaurant offers a wide range of choices for gourmets. Some standout dishes are Tandoori Chicken, Sada Chawal, Kashmir Pilau, Chicken Butter Masala. You have your meal’s quality guaranteed by native chefs of the restaurant.
Location: 24, Hàng Bè, Q. Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi
Cyclo
The restaurant puts a great effort in creating a nonpareil dining space. The seats are designed to be similar to omnipresent cyclos. However, the food offered here is still the star of the restaurant.
Location: 38 Đường Thành, Q. Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
Koto
Koto has a menu of mixed cusine from Vietnam and other countries in the world. Located opposite to the Temple of Literature, the restaurant has been expanded after some years of operation. A major part of the restaurant’s staff comprises Hanoi’s street disadvantaged kids who are recruited and trained to become future restauranteers.
Location: 59, Văn Miếu, Q. Đống Đa, Hà Nội
Seasons of Hanoi
The restaurant receives good feedbacks for its nice, clean décor and attentive service. With the capacity of 100 customers and the staff of 60 waiters and 20 chefs, the restaurant is well-known for not only palatable dishes but also the speedy service.
Location: 95B, Quán Thánh, Q. Ba Đình, Hà Nội
Au Lac
The crab spring rolls made in Au lac are highly recommended. The restaurant possesses outdoor courtyard where you can appreciate some fine coffee or al fresco dining. The menu offers a wide range of dishes featuring seafood.
Location: 13 Trần Hưng Đạo, Q. Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
Green tangerine
The restaurant is situated in a palatial old building. With a dainty courtyard and spiral staircase, the restaurant possesses a cozy ambiance. For US $6, you can enjoy an excellent 2-course set lunch. Superb food is paired with amicable ambiance – rather elegant, but not too formal. Those are perfect for a decent meal without breaking the bank.
Location: 48, Hàng Bè, Q. Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
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