Budget
Nisa
MALAYSIAN / HALAL
32 Hang Tre, Hoan Kiem
Tel: 3926 1859
www.nisa-restaurant.com
10am to 2.30pm, 5pm to 10pm
A two-storey fresh looking Malaysian restaurant with affable staff and authentic cuisine. Difficulty in obtaining ingredients means that these days the menu is limited, but a nasi campur buffet-style counter in the downstairs space and photos on the wall of other classic Malaysian fare allows customers to choose what to eat. Think nasi lemak, mee goreng, roti canai, beef rendang and more. It tastes good, too.
Mid-Range
Baan Thai
NORTHEASTERN THAI / LOUNGE BAR
3B Cha Ca, Hoan Kiem
Tel: 3828 8588
baanthai95@hotmail.com
10am to 10pm
This venue serves arguably the best Thai food in the city. With Thai owners and staff from the country’s Isaan region in the kitchen, the place specializes in spicy staples that come from the northeastern provinces in the country. After a meal in the more traditional ground floor space, relax in the comfortable furnishings of the venue’s chic first-floor lounge.
The Lion City
SINGAPOREAN RESTAURANT
92 Le Duan, Hoan Kiem
Tel: 3941 1208
AC WIFI
Probably Hanoi’s best Singaporean dining is located steps away from the Hanoi train station, so close that a clear view of the tracks can be seen through a window from your table. As part of the lavish Cosiana Hotel, excellent hospitality comes hand in hand with tasty cuisine. Choose from a variety of typical Lion City dishes and speciality drinks.