Hanoi Garden Restaurant

Nice atmosphere, superb food. We had a starter platter, the grilled chicken, the grilled beef in bamboo and the eggplant. All dishes where on point - chicken was juicy, beef was tender and the eggplant was not overcooked. The seasoning was well harmonized and very balanced - especially the sauce for the chicken. However, 1 minus point as we reserved a table with an infant and requested an infant high chair in the reservation. The reservation was confirmed without mentioning they have no infant high chair. It was a pity, because my husband and I had to take turns to eat and could not enjoy it together.

We stayed in Hanoi for 8 days and we came to this restaurant 3 times during our stay. We loved the food here. Service was very good 👍. Almost every dish was excellent. The ice cream was a bit disappointed.

It was our first evening in Hanoi that’s why we decided to come somewhat fancier and nicer rather than a street food restaurant. The staff were extremely friendly and nice! We got our drinks literally in 2-3 minutes, the food came in 7-10 minutes 🥹 our favorite was chilly tiger prawns and summer rolls! It was a bit more expensive that the other options in the city but it was totally worth it as we sat in the outdoor area with the little garden nearby :)

We’d rate our experience here a 3 out of 5, based mainly on the quality of the dishes and service. Arriving hungry around 8:45 pm, we were glad they were still able to seat us. We ordered pineapple juice with mint, a Truc Bach beer, roasted beef in bamboo stalk, rock salt baked jumbo prawns, and stir-fried glass vermicelli with crab. The roasted beef in bamboo was the first to arrive and turned out to be the highlight of the meal—tender, full of flavor, and nicely charred with a smoky grilled taste. Next came the vermicelli, which wasn’t quite what we expected. The “crab” resembled pork floss—dry, lacking in flavor, and definitely not the fresh crab we’d anticipated. The noodles themselves were quite bland, which likely explains the side of soy sauce that came with it. We were especially looking forward to the prawns, but they were a real letdown. Served in a clay pot on a bed of rock salt, we got three jumbo prawns and one noticeably smaller one. Unfortunately, they were overcooked and slightly rubbery, lacking the sweet, fresh taste you expect from good prawns. Given that this was a recommended dish and came at a premium price, it was very disappointing. In hindsight, we should have gone with the char-grilled tiger prawns instead. Overall, it was an average experience in a place that clearly has potential but didn’t quite deliver for us. The setting was quite nice as we sat outside in the courtyard with the sound of water coming down a stone wall. Service was fine, they took our order and that was it. They did offer us a little chair for our bags but they didn’t clear our table when we were done. Considering we’ve had some excellent meals recently at a similar price point, this one just didn’t stand out.

Amazing food and ambience! Will come again! The pork ribs are excellent! The Nem (spring rolls) platter and coconut & crab platter are refreshing! All dishes are great 👍

They surpass my expectations. Food tastes delicious with authentically delightful Hanoian flavours, mildly seasoned. Protein like duck and beef are cooked well and all the dishes have nice texture. The restaurant is well designed with an Indochine touch. Good service and attentive staff. The overall experience is well worth the price.

The food and atmosphere was amazing. We ordered four dishes and the price was very reasonable. Make a reservation before you go.

We came in quite late, but the staff was kind enough to still arrange a table for us, which made us feel very welcomed. The restaurant is Michelin-recommended, and overall, the dining experience was enjoyable. The roasted duck was the highlight – perfectly cooked with crispy skin and tender, flavorful meat. The spring rolls were also very good, fresh and tasty with a nice balance of flavors. The grilled pork ribs were decent, though not as outstanding as the other dishes. A pleasant late-night dining experience with friendly service and some memorable dishes. Definitely worth a try if you’re nearby.