Cham Islands
Not far from the jetty at Bai Lang, Dan Tri is a good choice for seafood noodles, grilled shrimps, braised cuttlefish, boiled squid with ginger, fried…
Cham Islands
Not far from the jetty at Bai Lang, Dan Tri is a good choice for seafood noodles, grilled shrimps, braised cuttlefish, boiled squid with ginger, fried…
Ho Chi Minh City
Browse the books at the rear of this cafe then settle down to order British comfort grub like the full English breakfast, cottage pie, bangers 'n' mash or…
Ho Chi Minh City
Run by a friendly Cao Dai family, this humble vegan spot looks like a simple canteen. The food is delicious and cheap; try one of their daily set menus (…
Northwest Vietnam
Located west of town, a few doors down from Dung Phu hotel, is this typical com – dishes made-to-order and served over rice – place. In the evenings, it…
Dalat
This place serves hearty highland meals on tartan tablecloths (something of a Dalat restaurant theme), including sumptuous hotpots, grilled meats and…
The Best Spit Roast Pork & Noodle Shop in the World (probably...)
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Also probably the longest name of any restaurant in Vietnam, and excellent grilled pork paired with noodles, baguettes or rice. Get ready to smell this…
Ho Chi Minh City
This place offers some of the best-value food in town. For US$6 you get five fabulous Vietnamese dishes. The popular cooking course – incorporating five…
Ho Chi Minh City
This compact Cao Dai vegetarian restaurant turns out delicious traditional treats without resorting to fake meat. The simple eatery's been here since the…
Mui Ne
This group of seafood shacks on the shore features little more than plastic furniture and neon strip lights, but the fish and seafood are super-fresh…
Hanoi
Equally good for breakfast or as a stodgy hangover cure, Xoi Yen specialises in sticky rice topped with goodies, including sweet Asian sausage, gooey…
Ho Chi Minh City
This place is consistently popular with French expats seeking an escape from the busier boulevards. It has a wholesome bistro-style menu with a shaded…
Hanoi
The place for French-style ice cream and sorbet in Hanoi. During the right season try the com, a delightful local flavour extracted from young sticky rice…
Ho Chi Minh City
Close to Ben Thanh Market, Pizza 4P's has an interesting mix of pasta and Japanese-influenced pizza – trust us, the combinations work – and is partnered…
Haiphong
With its brick-wall interior displaying old music paraphernalia and a jazzy soundtrack, Phono Box is a hip hang-out for coffee and beer lovers that also…
Northeast Vietnam
P Minh Khai, a couple blocks north of Lang Son's market, is home to several com (point-and-choose dishes served over rice) restaurants. Quan Nga Tue is…
Ho Chi Minh City
With a winning line in perfectly done skewered meats, the Mediterranean menu here takes in all stops from the Maghreb to Marseilles. It's strong on…
Vung Tau
A popular pub worth trying for Western grub (including big portions of Aussie steaks and burgers) as well as local classics. The front terrace offers a…
Halong City
A simple local place with an English menu that specialises in fresh seafood. You can also pick your fish, squid or crab from the tanks outside, but make…
Hoi An
A refined little restaurant run by a Vietnamese–North American team with mellow music and antique wall prints. Dishes include tasty cao lau, and other…
Cat Ba Island
Second branch of this backpacker-oriented family restaurant serving an identically vast menu of pan-Asian dishes – think Indian curries, pad thai and…
Vung Tau
Located somewhat incongruously inside the ferry terminal building, this bustling open-sided place catches the sea breeze and serves up tasty noodles and…
Hanoi
Bun bo nam bo (dry noodles with beef) is a dish from southern Vietnam, but it’s certainly travelled north well. Mix in bean sprouts, garlic, lemongrass…
Ha Tien
Some of Ha Tien's cheapest and best eats are available at the night market, which has recently relocated to the new area of the city to the west. The…
Nha Trang
This revamped restaurant look like a gaudy souvenir shop from the street, but enter and you'll find good French bistro-style food and a fine selection of…
Ho Chi Minh City
Take the temperature down with a freshly made coconut ice cream (served in a coconut) or a cooling banana split at this long-standing local ice-cream…
Ninh Binh
The lanes north of Ð Luong Van Tuy, close to the stadium, have snail restaurants serving oc luoc xa (snails cooked with lemongrass and chilli). You'll…
Ho Chi Minh City
Hung with eye-catching oils, this relaxing spot is one of the better budget cafes in the area. Look forward to big breakfasts, Western favourites like…
Mui Ne
No-nonsense Vietnamese seafood place: step past the bubbling tanks and there's a huge covered terrace that stretches down to the ocean. Crab or squid,…
An Bang Beach
This beachfront place offers snacks, Gallic-style salads and other French-accented main dishes. Seafood is very good, and when you've finished dining,…
Cat Tien National Park
This breezy, thatched riverside restaurant is part of the Cat Tien National Park HQ. It serves up breakfasts, OK noodle and rice standards and more…
Dalat
Run by Loc, a friendly English speaker, this place has a sophisticated ambience, yet accessible prices. The traditional clay-pot dishes and hotpots are…
Mui Ne
Excellent, authentic Indian restaurant with a wide selection of curries and nan, including plenty of choice for vegetarians. The thalis (165,000d) are so…
Hanoi
In winter try che banh troi tau, sweet mung beans with sesame and ginger, or in summer che thap nam with coconut milk, crushed peanuts, lotus seeds and…
Mekong Delta
Down a lane off the main road into town, this large, open-sided restaurant is perpetually popular, serving up delicious grilled meat and fish. If there…
Northwest Vietnam
At the southern end of Sin Ho, by the edge of the lake, is this large, friendly com (made-to-order dishes served with rice), one of the few places in town…
Danang
Fab barbecue place, all charcoal smoke and sizzling meats, where you grill your own. There's a street terrace, and the welcoming English-speaking owner…
Dalat
A cosy bistro run by a Francophile owner. Westerners come here for the Vietnamese food; Vietnamese come here to try the steaks. Top off your meal with a…
Nha Trang
At the northern tip of Bai Dai, Shack Vietnam offers ice-cold beer, fish tacos (40,000d each), burgers, burritos and fish ’n’ chips. Service can be pretty…
Cat Ba Island
Bustling breakfast spot that’s a popular place for a hearty bowl of pho bo (beef noodle soup) – just the thing you need before a day of climbing or…
Cat Ba Island
Friendly spot that opens early for almost-passable Western-style pastries. Pop in for a coffee, crème caramel or croissant before the bus-ferry-bus combo…
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