Daughter-in-law of casino mogul Stanley Ho explores Hanoi restaurants

She shared a series of photos at a bistro-style restaurant, a unique venue combining a coffee shop, afternoon tea room, and popular bar in Hanoi, on her Instagram account on Feb. 19.

The restaurant, located within a four-star hotel in central Hanoi, is renowned for its "Garden of Eden," an area adorned with beautifully decorated trees.

The indoor seating area, where Xi was photographed, exudes a luxurious yet cozy ambiance with classic yellow and brown tones.

A photo shared on Xi Meng Yao's Instagram shows a view of a bar and restaurant complex in Hanoi.

The establishment offers a diverse menu including drinks, brunch sets, afternoon tea, lunch, and evening cocktails. In the morning, guests can enjoy a brunch set for around VND180,000 (US$7), which includes a main dish and a beverage.

Afternoon tea is served on an elegant cake tray featuring both sweet and savory pastries, accompanied by a pot of hot tea, for approximately VND399,000. The menu also features a variety of canapés and snacks.

On the evening of Feb. 18, she was seen dining at another Hanoi restaurant, although she did not disclose any details.

However, culinary enthusiasts soon identified the venue as a high-end Japanese restaurant that has garnered numerous prestigious awards. Often described as a private kitchen due to its intimate setting of just over 10 seats, the restaurant has become a favorite among VIP guests and upscale diners.

Each meal costs at least VND6 million. Premium ingredients are imported from Japan and every dish is meticulously prepared by top-tier chefs. Signature offerings include Yaeyama Kyori beef soup, spiny lobster, and crispy grilled beef, alongside a selection of traditional Japanese dishes.

Xi's photos also showcased dishes featuring shrimp, scallops, and beef.

Xi Meng Yao’s photos showcase dishes featuring shrimp, scallops, and beef at a Japanese restaurant in Hanoi.

Xi, 35, began her modeling career in 2009 and has since worked with top fashion brands such as Victoria’s Secret, Givenchy, and Michael Kors. In 2019, she married Mario, the son of casino tycoon Stanley Ho and his fourth wife, Angela Leong.

The couple currently has two children, a five-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl. Since joining the Ho family, Xi has scaled back her entertainment career to focus on family life and business ventures, a move that has reportedly earned the admiration of her mother-in-law.

Born in 1921 into a prominent Hong Kong family, Stanley Ho founded and led SJM Holdings, which managed 19 casinos in Macau, including the iconic Grand Lisboa. His business ventures spanned real estate, transportation, hospitality, tourism, and gaming.

Stanley had four wives and 17 children, and public disputes over his substantial inheritance frequently made headlines. The tycoon passed away in 2020.