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Places for (Business) Meals
Latest Update: September 4, 2024

This is relevant for:  Visitors to Hanoi and HCMC looking for places to dine

There are tons of great places to eat in the great cities of Vietnam. Here come our top six choices in Hanoi and Ho chi Minh City.

Hanoi

Fine Dining (e.g. when inviting business partners)

Tầm vị
Very cozy dining option with a "basic" flair. Indeed so basic that they only serve one kind of alcohol: Hanoi Beer. Food excellent, probably one of the best in Hanoi. Prior reservation highly recommended as the restaurant is quite small and in high demand.
Info 👉 https://maps.app.goo.gl/KyFtFNvz9JcPpTvV9

Quan An Ngon
Tourist classic. Offering diverse Vietnamese foods. Consider sitting outside in the (slightly noisy due to chatter) courtyard over inside (even noisier due to insufficient sound insulation).
Info 👉 https://maps.app.goo.gl/tfrWtp2NU2F7cL1w8

Huế Restaurant
Offering specialties from the former royal seat of Hue in Central Vietnam. Consider booking a private room upstairs.
Info 👉 https://maps.app.goo.gl/oE96vWq5nuaobMCSA


Street Dining (e.g. when having a day/night off)

Xôi Yến
Legendary sticky rice. Order with all toppings. Pretty crowded over lunch time.
Info 👉 https://maps.app.goo.gl/3YrNPF9EoK6LwVaZ8

Bún thang Phở gà Bún đậu Giả cầy Ngọc Tuyền
IMHO the best "Bun Thang" in Hanoi. Usually packed for lunch time but relaxed for dinner. Order a set of "Bun Thang", "Quyai" (fried bread rolls to dip) and "Bia Saigon".
Info 👉 https://maps.app.goo.gl/NaBeLYVrrQSVp6Sh9
Consider heading to Lotte Center after your meal here. Great rooftop bar with view on 63rd floor (open after 5 pm) 👉 https://maps.app.goo.gl/3oNAZiCqmrry1LB66

Bún chả Bà Thanh
Very cozy Bun Cha place. This being the signature dish of Hanoi. Order "Bun Cha" and "Nem" (fried spring rolls) Consider eating upstairs in the living room.
Info 👉 https://maps.app.goo.gl/uujhiaWP1pVUCrVB7
Consider having a coffee at "Peachy". Access is through a narrow alley and a courtyard staircase. Great view of Hoan Kiem Lake 👉 https://maps.app.goo.gl/GTQkVqLyVdiRxFoHA

Ho Chi Minh City

Fine Dining (e.g. when inviting business partners)

Secret Garden Restaurant
An absolute classic situated on the roof of an old socialist housing project. You will have to climb five stories to get there. Awesome food and atmosphere; albeit with a lot of tourists nowadays.
Info 👉 https://maps.app.goo.gl/hiFgGDM7LVKP62D49

Hum Lounge & Restaurant
Top notch Vietnamese cuisine Vegetarian restaurants have lately been a craze in HCMC. This is one of the best-known with incredible architecture. Definitely a try; even if you are not a Veggie.
Info 👉 https://maps.app.goo.gl/AnfC1z32R4wQACW86

Saigon River Cruise
An absolute highlight having dinner while cruising by the skyline of Ho Chi Minh City. There are a couple of vendors like "Indochina Queen" or "Saigon Princess". Ask your hotel for a recommendation and booking.
Info for Indochina Queen 👉 https://maps.app.goo.gl/z94tbpaZs9CupRT37


Street Dining (e.g. when having a day/night off)

HỦ TIẾU MỰC & BÁNH CANH CÁ LÓC | MÓN NGON SÀI GÒN
Hu Tieu noodles with squid (muc) are an HCMC classic. Try for example this restaurant in district 1.
Info 👉 https://maps.app.goo.gl/pk9zGV8epRPiBw939

Bánh Xèo 46A
A hidden gem serving Vietnamese "pancake" (Banh Xeo). Order one per person and beer 333 on the side.
Info 👉 https://maps.app.goo.gl/auYBBeqtACuXW36G6

Bún thịt nướng - bánh cuốn - bánh Huế siu ngon
Bun Thit Nuong (BTN) is the HCMC equivalent of above-mentioned "Bun Cha" in Hanoi. This shop is run by some grannies and a bit hard to find. Eat by poring some of the broth over your noodles, add chili sauce, mix and savor. 
Info 👉 https://maps.app.goo.gl/kRxNrnDQij7Ucqr86
Consider having a coffee at "The Will Coffee". Run by a very nice couple. Sit outside to observe the traffic on the alley.
👉 https://maps.app.goo.gl/WXsD7NF5ZRDLSMXs5

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