Hanoi
One of a small chain, Net Hue is well priced for such comfortable surroundings. Head to the top floor for the nicest ambience and enjoy Hue-style dishes…
Hanoi
One of a small chain, Net Hue is well priced for such comfortable surroundings. Head to the top floor for the nicest ambience and enjoy Hue-style dishes…
Phan Thiet
At the western end of the beach promenade this very popular, utilitarian seafood place offers a wide selection of fish, shrimp and crab dishes and also…
Ha Giang Province
A foreigner-friendly place with enthusiastic service, pleasant outdoor seating and a wide menu of Asian and Western comfort food. Our sautéed beef,…
Mui Ne
A simple roadside place perfect for inexpensive Vietnamese vegetarian dishes (curries, noodle soup and fried rice dishes); it also serves great smoothies …
Mui Ne
This casual roadside joint has many meaty burger options (try a Phatarella, spread with cashew-nut pesto and served with mozzarella), and it's rightly…
Hanoi
Dense, toasted baguettes with flavoursome pâté and fillings like ga nuong xa are what keeps this tiny banh mi (filled baguettes) place busy into the night…
Nha Trang
An atmospheric restaurant with subtle lighting, stylish seating and a winning line-up of flavoursome clay-pot, curry, noodle, rice and stir-fry dishes…
Ho Chi Minh City
This specialist gelato outlet run by a lively Austrian offers a raft of flavours including green tea, pistachio and lemongrass. Ralf's sundaes are…
Northwest Vietnam
Hoa Ban is one of a strip of restaurants P Hoang Quoc Viet, roughly across from the San Xanh 3 Hotel, that serve Thai dishes. Take a seat on the floor and…
Con Dao Islands
Thu Ba is renowned for seafood (consult what's on offer from the tanks by the entrance) and hotpots. The gregarious owner speaks great English and is…
Nha Trang
This atmospheric French restaurant serves up Gallic classics: steak tartare, stuffed Provençale vegetables and serious fromage (cheese). There's a daily…
Sapa
Don't miss warming up with a cup of ginger tea sweetened with Sapa mountain honey at this simple cafe attached to the Sapa O'Chau tour company. Also does…
Nha Trang
Over the road from the Cham towers, this food stand is worked by a feisty older woman who cooks up great banh xeo (savoury rice-flour pancakes with shrimp…
Phu Quoc Island
Although the service can be slow, the Indian dishes here are fantastic: the mango prawn curry is a standout. If you are feeling a real hunger, go for a…
Hanoi
Don’t even bother ordering here; just squeeze in, and a plate of gossamer-light banh cuon (steamed rice pancakes filled with minced pork, mushrooms and…
Mui Ne
A modern Viet restaurant run by welcoming staff who will guide you through the tempting menu: dishes include tofu with coconut and bamboo with steamed…
Hanoi
Banh mi vendors abound in Hanoi, although this baguette phenomenon is less popular than in Ho Chi Minh City. Open since 1978, this place is usually packed…
Hanoi
This sprawling restaurant serves delicious Indian cuisine from a huge menu with a decent selection of vegetarian options. Thali set meals (105,000d to 225…
Nha Trang
Head to this inexpensive local place that serves up the best nem nuong (grilled minced pork marinated with shallots and spices) in the city. It's served…
Haiphong
This gaudy hall is renowned for seafood, including an amazing selection of crab dishes. More exotic dishes featuring deer and goat are also on the menu. A…
Vung Tau
Intimate, relatively inexpensive Japanese with a good sushi menu (a huge plate of mixed maki rolls is 298,000d). Tempura, teriyaki, ramen and udon dishes…
Hanoi
Negotiate your way to the rear of this narrow, rustic establishment and sit down to some excellent pho bo (beef noodle soup). A classic Hanoi experience…
Phu Quoc Island
Fab caramel pancakes, American breakfast combos, plus good (if pricey) coffee and wonderfully friendly service. It's located near the turnoff to Ong Lang…
Ha Giang Province
This com (point-and-choose dishes served over rice) place is a popular spot for lunch. Coming from Ha Giang, turn left at the corner before the Thao…
Hanoi
This small spot with metal tables does simply delicious bun cha (grilled pork and rice noodles) – very affordable and very scrummy indeed. The spring…
Sapa
This rowdy place brings all the local faves – grilled skewers, roast piglet, dried beef, hotpot – together in one venue. Pull up a pew at one of the…
Hue
Our favourite spot for Hue's famous bun thit nuong – grilled pork with vermicelli and a forest of fresh herbs. Don't forget a hearty dollop of the special…
Ho Chi Minh City
A very simple snail restaurant on a back alley where a feast of a meal will set you back 100,000d or so. Little or no English is spoken and there are only…
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
This laid-back haven on Son Trach's main drag has colourful decor and well-priced food and drink, including excellent fresh-fruit smoothies and varied…
Ha Giang Province
Locals fuel up on vast bowls of steaming pho – both chicken and beef – at this busy shophouse restaurant, located diagonally opposite the Cao Nguyen Hotel.
Mekong Delta
An atmospheric place set amid landscaped gardens draped in fairy lights, with a menu heavy on shrimp and other seafood dishes, many of which are priced by…
Bai Tu Long Bay
At the southern end of the town's main street is this simple but delicious shop selling point-and-choose dishes served over rice. The owner's son speaks…
Quy Nhon
A local seafood place on the bay that serves up fine prawn dishes and marinated (or barbecued) squid. There's no English-language menu, so bring your…
Nha Trang
Centrally located, this casual new air-conditioned Korean place has an authentic menu that features terrific barbecued meats, cutlets and noodle and rice…
Mui Ne
Tables are set on a shore-side deck here and the tempting menu includes seafood, salads, soups and pasta. There's a good wine selection available.
Chau Doc
Try delicious local specialities, such as grilled glutinous rice filled with banana, and other stall food in this busy fresh-food market.
Mekong Delta
The hopping riverside night market has a lively string of hotpot restaurants, as well as stalls selling all manner of grilled things.
Nha Trang
Simple local joint that's famous for its wonderfully flavoursome barbecued duck (half a duck with salad, dips and rice 100,000d).
Tra Vinh
Cheap, cheerful hole-in-the-wall with wholesome traditional dishes such as sour soup, fish in claypot and pork with rice.
Nha Trang
Thap Ba is famous for its evening-only seafood places, which produce fine steamed or barbecued clams, crab and prawns.