A thousand year of Chinese domination and almost 80 years of French colonization left Vietnam with remarkable influences on the cuinsine, architecture, infrastructure, fashion, language script, and medicine.
In its 4th edition in Vietnam, the 2026 MICHELIN Guide selection revealed a total of 193 establishments, including 11 One Michelin Star, 72 Bib Gourmand, and 110 Michelin Selected. For your visit in Hanoi, we’ve listed the city’s 38 Michelin selected establishments in this blog post.
Hanoians have lived through the privation and destitution resulted by the lingering wars and the ineffective subsidy period; it was the time when foodstuff supply was limited by ration coupons and food stamps. But it’s never stopped us from craving for a cold beer, especially bia hơi.
Since the Michelin Guide came to Hanoi, the city’s culinary scene has gained more international recognition. The guide has elevated the standards for local chefs and restaurateurs, also provided reliable guidance for travelers to enjoy the flavors of Hanoi.
On our food tours, guests often ask us about a dish called “bún ngan” that they see on streets of Hanoi. Also, we noticed the way locals translate their menu into English confuses many travelers. Here I’d like to introduce some of our my favorite places to eat ngan (muscovy duck) dishes
When speaking of food in Hanoi, street-side bowls of phở and sizzling bún chả often steal the spotlight. But hidden among the elegant French-colonial architectures, is a local restaurant that offers an entirely different dining experience: fresh oysters, crab, prawns, sushi, and decadent desserts.
