Hotel Hoa Ban Hà Nội

Vien, meaning "harmonious circle", celebrates happiness, abundance and the roots of traditional Vietnamese culture. Made with local ingredients, regional specialities are given a modern twist by a creative young team of chefs. Diners can observe the open kitchen on the ground floor or relax in one of the intimate private rooms upstairs. Choose à la carte or opt for the seasonal set menu (pre-booking required), and don't miss the refreshing house-made Junbucha.

This is among the busiest shops in the area because of its steamed rice rolls known as bánh cuốn. Rice noodle sheets are steamed to order and then wrapped around minced shiitake and pork. They also sell bún chả, or grilled pork noodles.

A neon sign in the upstairs window is the clue to finding this modern-day bistro, tucked away on the 2nd floor of a nondescript building. Abri is French for shelter and the restaurant imbues a sense of cosy luxury. The open kitchen takes centre stage and four huge crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling. The chef delivers virtuoso cuisine using French techniques and Vietnamese ingredients. For the full experience, opt for the 7-course menu.

This lively, laid-back restaurant combines global flair and Vietnamese roots, as the Hanoi-born chef is a returnee from a career abroad. The elegant setting is conducive to quiet dinners and larger gatherings, with cosy corners or counter seats for kitchen views. Dishes such as tomato bingsu – heirloom cherry tomatoes, buffalo cheese and lime-basil granita – set the tone, alongside razor clam pâté or salmon with baby sprouts for a zingy, refreshing start.

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