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Restaurants in Hanoi

Vietnamese cooking is a superb mixture of Vietnamese, Chinese and French traditions, with a plethora of regional variations. Rice or noodles usually provide the basis of a meal, fish is plentiful, and vegetables and fruits served are always fresh and seasonal. Whatever your budget, there will be a restaurant to suit you as the choice of restaurants in Hanoi is pretty impressive.

The Hanoi restaurants below have been grouped into three pricing categories:
Expensive (over US$35)
Moderate (US$15 to US$35)
Cheap (up to US$15)
These Hanoi restaurant prices are for a three-course meal for one, including taxes but not drinks. Tipping is now quite customary, especially in tourist areas, and is much appreciated in a country where salaries are still low. Upscale restaurants and hotels may add a 5-10% service charge to the bill.

KOTO

Price: Cheap

This is the perfect opportunity to have something to eat and do something good at the same time. KOTO stands for ‘Know One Teach One’. This is a not-for-profit restaurant where street children have the opportunity to learn a skill. The café is open all day, and there are also the Temple Bar and the Bamboo Terrace where you can just have a drink, Vietnamese or European snack or a full meal.

Address: 59 Van Mieu, Hanoi, Vietnam
Telephone: (04) 3747 0337.
http://www.koto.com.au

Al Fresco's

Price: Cheap

Good old-fashioned American fare (ribs, burgers, sizzling steaks, tex-mex food, pizza, pasta, ice creams, freshly baked cakes and tropical fruits) served Aussie-style in relaxed surroundings. Al Fresco’s is great for those who have a hearty appetite and miss Western food but who don't want to break the bank. One of six branches across Hanoi.

Address: 23L Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi, Vietnam
Telephone: (04) 3826 7782.
http://www.alfrescosgroup.com

Au Lac do Brazil

Price: Moderate

Only go for a meal here if you have a hearty appetite and are a serious meat eater as this is an all-you-can-eat Brazilian barbecue in Hanoi, where different cuts of meat (including beef, pork, chicken, sausage and shrimp) are served at your table. Keep going until you decide you can't eat any more by turning over the token you are given to red to indicate you are full.

Address: 6A Cao Ba Quat, Hanoi, Vietnam
Telephone: (04) 3845 5224.
http://www.aulacdobrazil.com

Brother’s Café

Price: Moderate

Enjoy the delicious Vietnamese buffet and take time to take in the delightful architecture of this ancient temple where you dine in the lovely garden to the accompaniment of live classical music. The food on offer changes every day, depending on what is available in the market, and is made with the freshest of ingredients, with many dishes being cooked in front of you.

Address: 26 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hanoi, Vietnam
Telephone: (04) 3733 3866.
http://www.brothercafe.com

Green Tangerine

Price: Expensive

You will be charmed immediately when you arrive at Green Tangerine as the setting, in the busy Old Quarter, is an oasis of calm in Hanoi. Eat in the courtyard or on the terrace of this lovely French colonial villa, which is stylishly decorated inside, and enjoy the French cuisine served with a Vietnamese twist. Try the fish in saffron but leave room for the crêpe stuffed with mashed mango.

Address: 48 Hang Nha Be, Hanoi, Vietnam
Telephone: (04) 3825 1286.
http://www.greentangerinehanoi.com

Soft Water

Price: Expensive

This restaurant is one of Hanoi's true finds. Its special location, on the banks of the Red River, is particularly tranquil with immaculate gardens and fish-filled streams. The pavilions are stunning and sumptuously decorated. It serves a fusion of Asian and Western foods, and the fish served in clay pot with caramel sauce is just delicious. Don't visit Hanoi without eating here. Happy hour from 1600 to 1900.

Address: 42 Road No 9, F361, An Duong Street, Yen Phu, Hanoi, Vietnam
Telephone: (04) 3717 3212.
http://www.softwatergroup.com

Press Club

Price: Expensive

Popular with the business community, this smart, elegant Hanoi restaurant serves contemporary Western food, such as grilled fillet of salmon with cabernet sauvignon sauce. Buy one drink and get a second free at the daily Happy Hour from 1700 to 1900. After dinner, enjoy views across the city on the open-air terrace. Those who can't be parted from their laptop can also take advantage of the free Wi-Fi.

Address: 59A Ly Thai To, Hanoi, Vietnam
Telephone: (04) 3934 0888.
http://www.hanoi-pressclub.com

Pho 24

Price: Cheap

Pho 24 serves hearty, delicious traditional beef and chicken noodle soup or 'pho' in a bright, smart, clean location - one of a chain expanding fast across Hanoi and Vietnam and even internationally. What the restaurant lacks in atmosphere is more than made up for by the choice of tasty meals. Even the locals eat here so that is a recommendation in itself.

Address: 31 Hang Khay, Hanoi, Vietnam
Telephone: (04) 3976 2424.
http://www.pho24.com.vn

Indochine

Price: Moderate

Beautifully presented Vietnamese food served in an old French villa to the accompaniment of traditional music. Tucked down a quiet side street, this small, low-key restaurant is on two floors, with a small courtyard, and has long been a favourite of visitors to Hanoi. The waiting staff wear traditional costume and the extensive menu offers favourites such as various takes on spring rolls.

Address: 16 Nam Ngu Street, Hanoi, Vietnam
Telephone: (04) 3942 4097.
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