2 Best Restaurants in Ninh Binh, Halong Bay and North-Central Vietnam

A family operation, Minh Toan is located very close to the Tam Coc boat harbor. Tourists keep the kitchen quite busy, so be prepared for a slightly longer wait when the restaurant is full. Vegetarians can rest easy with the fried tofu in tomato sauce and veggie spring rolls; just keep repeating “An Chay," which means, "no meat."

Located only a few meters away from Tam Coc Harbor, The Banana Tree Hostel-Kitchen-Bar is a large social hub and outdoor restaurant that offers spectacular Italian coffee and a range of comfortable seating options. Their menu is small but expertly executed. The Vietnamese salad and snacks are a delicious choice, and the Western food hits the spot. Be sure to ask about the daily specials.