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

Le Pont

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The secret to having a good meal at this Cat Ba restaurant/hostel/hotel is ordering what is local and fresh. Pass on the steak and order instead whole fish, prawns, squid, or the house specialty: seafood hotpot. This Vietnamese version of fondue comes with fresh vegetables, noodles, and every type of seafood imaginable—simply drop them into a pot of boiling broth at your table.

Minh Toan Restaurant - Father Cooking

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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."
Vietnamese Lunch Dinner $$ Family
Bich Dong Rd., Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh, Vietnam
0168-416–7388
Known For
  • vegetarian options
  • goat with lemongrass and chili
  • kind service