Hanoi Garden Restaurant

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.

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.

Everything we ordered were good. The beef was very tender. We wanted some fresh spring rolls and the waiter kindly suggested to give us 3 of each kind. Nice ambiance with an outdoor garden seating. The only complaint our group had was the loud shouting coming from the kitchen. We were seated indoors, by the bar and we could hear yelling from the staff which sounded like people fighting. Not a good atmosphere for dining.

I had a fantastic dining experience at Hanoi Restaurant! The wine selection was top-notch, and the grilled prawns were a delight. The open dining area provided a lovely ambiance, and the pan-seared scallops with black rice were a standout. The pan-seared tiger prawns with tamarind sauce were bursting with flavor, and the stir-fried morning glory and vermicelli with crab were delicious. The house special nem platter was a hit, and the roasted duck fried bun was a perfect finish. It would be even better if they offered some traditional Vietnamese desserts. I will definitely visit again in the future!

If you want to enjoy various vietnamese food, this is one of good options. With luxurious atmosphere, I enjoyed dinner time with friends. Every dish was delicious, staff was fast, price is enoguth too.

Hanoi Garden Restaurant has a lovely ambience with festive decorations that create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. However, the food and service didn’t live up to expectations. While the dishes arrived first, the white rice took a long time to be served, which made the meal feel disjointed. The vegetables were overcooked, soggy and losing their texture. As this restaurant is recognized in the MICHELIN Guide as a selected restaurant, I expected much better quality. It feels like the restaurant is highly recommended to tourists, but the food doesn’t stand out as a must-try in Hanoi. There are better options in the city for authentic Vietnamese cuisine at more reasonable prices.

We went here on New Year’s Eve. The food was delicious! Especially the beef salad was nice. The spring rolls and the duck was also really good. As was the drinks, I had two Pina Colada. The staff were really attentive. And the surroundings are beautiful and away from the hustle and bustle on the streets.

NOT ALONE! I came alone and ordered beef roasted in bamboo stalk(?) and steamed rice. Steamed rice cosas 35k and I thought it is a bit expensive. I couldn't order Fried rice or sth like that as I wouldn't be able to finish. It turned out that a big bowl of rice is for 3-4people(the server didn't tell me. Sometimes I do not understand why staffs here act that way. It is obvious that she should've told me about it when I asked her if there's a bowl of rice that I could with the meat as it'd be way too much if I order 2 menu. She was kind tho.) The beef was tasty and a bigger amount than I expected. I wished I could try other menu as well. It'd better visit and try various menu with friends or family NOT ALONE. I like the exterior and interior of the restaurant and the food. I will definitely come back with friends or family.