Mommom restaurant in Hanoi offers nearly 100 seasonal dishes representing culinary traditions across Vietnam.
The restaurant's name is inspired by a mother's home-cooked meal, and each dish is designed to evoke the warmth and familiarity of Vietnamese home cooking.
Guests can choose from combo meals, à la carte options or set menus.
The restaurant also features traditional water puppet performances, allowing visitors to experience both Vietnamese cuisine and cultural heritage in one venue.
It is located at 23 Phan Dinh Phung Street, Ba Dinh Ward.
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Thanh Van traditional steamed rice rolls, established in 1973, is one of Hanoi's longstanding dining destinations, preserving a family craft through generations.
Every step of the preparation process is done by hand, resulting in delicate, paper-thin rice sheets wrapped around savory fillings of pork, shrimp and chicken.
The rice rolls are served with a well-balanced dipping sauce that combines salty, sweet and sour flavors.
Diners can order a variety of accompaniments, including cha que (cinnamon pork sausage), squid sausage and water beetle essence, a distinctive ingredient associated with Hanoi cuisine.
The restaurant is located at 14 Hang Ga Street, Hoan Kiem Ward.
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Pho Ha Hang Hom is a popular eatery in Hanoi's Old Quarter, known for its traditional chicken pho served in a simple, no-frills setting.
A longtime favorite among residents and visitors alike, the restaurant offers both classic pho in broth and mixed pho, where noodles are tossed with a flavorful sauce rather than served in soup.
The restaurant is also well known for its sticky rice with chicken.
It is open throughout the day at 15 Hang Hom Street, Hoan Kiem Ward, and is busiest in the morning when diners gather for a hearty breakfast.
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Mrs. Vui's in Da Nang has been serving chicken noodle soup and chicken sticky rice for 40 years.
The sticky rice is served hot, with shredded chicken, pickled shallots, and fried onions.
It is located at 55 Le Hong Phong Street, Hai Chau Ward.
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Banh beo - banh dap in Da Nang is a humble eatery serving two affordable local favorites: banh beo and banh dap.
Banh beo (steamed rice cakes) are served in sets of five, with delicate rice bases topped with a savory sauce of minced pork and wood ear mushrooms, then finished with fried shallots and roasted peanuts.
Banh dap combines crisp grilled rice crackers with a soft steamed rice wrapper, creating a contrast of textures in every bite. The accompanying dipping sauce balances sweet, salty and lightly fermented flavors.
It is located at 251 Phan Chu Trinh, Hai Chau Ward.
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Le Gia Khang's eatery in Da Nang specializes in traditional Hue-style beef noodle soup, offering a rich, regional interpretation of the classic bun bo Hue.
Diners can choose from four topping options, with the standout being beef bone marrow, a large L-shaped bone cut containing tender meat, cartilage, and tendon that adds depth and richness to the broth.
For those seeking a more varied bowl, the mixed option includes beef blood, pork sausage, tendon, and thinly sliced beef tongue, creating a complex combination of textures and flavors characteristic of central Vietnamese cuisine.
It is located at 19 Le Quang Dao Street, Ngu Hanh Son Ward.
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Hidden in a narrow alley in Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ba's crab noodle soup is a longtime local favorite known for serving just one specialty: crab noodle soup.
The dish features a thick, orange-hued broth rich in crab flavor, making it a comforting and satisfying meal at any time of day.
Guests can choose between an individual-sized bowl or a clay pot designed for sharing.
The noodle soup is accompanied by a green chili-lime dipping sauce that adds a bright, spicy contrast to the rich broth.
Additional toppings such as fish cake, crab claw meat, braised pork trotters and fried dough sticks are available, while iced tea is a popular beverage choice.
It is located at 84/6 Nguyen Bieu Street, Cho Quan Ward.
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Housed in a two-story building in Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Ho 127 steamed rice rolls specializes in delicate, thin and silky rice rolls prepared fresh throughout the day.
Guests can watch the rolls being made in the open kitchen at the entrance, where cooks carefully steam and roll each sheet to order.
The menu features traditional varieties filled with pork and jicama, as well as vegetarian options.
Among the restaurant's specialties, Michelin recommends the mung bean rice rolls, a popular local snack known for its subtle sweetness and smooth texture.
It is located at 127 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Tan Dinh Ward.
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La Lola brings a vibrant Mediterranean flair to Ho Chi Minh City's dining scene, featuring a striking orange façade and a lively, youthful atmosphere.
Led by chef Julio Gomez, the restaurant blends Spanish culinary traditions with Vietnamese influences, creating dishes that reflect both cultures.
Signature offerings include gambas al ajillo (Vietnamese shrimp in garlic chili oil sauce) and pan-fried Ibérico pork prepared in a Vietnamese style.
The menu is designed around sharing plates, encouraging a communal dining experience in a relaxed setting.
Wine and other alcoholic beverages are available.
It is located at 82 Ly Tu Trong Street, Ben Thanh Ward.
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Situated on a HCMC street corner with both indoor and outdoor seating, Yen's crab noodle soup is a popular spot for bun rieu, a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup made with crab and tomatoes.
Diners can choose from thin, thick or flat noodles, served in a flavorful broth that balances mild spiciness with sweet and savory notes.
The bowl is topped with crab paste, Vietnamese pork sausage and fresh snail meat.
For an authentic local experience, Michelin recommends enjoying the dish with a touch of shrimp paste and chili sauce, which enhance the richness of the broth.
It is located at 1346 Truong Sa Street, Tan Son Hoa Ward.
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Mrs. Mo in HCMC is a modern Vietnamese restaurant specializing in traditional pho, including both noodle soup and stir-fried pho.
Opened in 2025, the restaurant focuses on carefully prepared broths made from bones that are simmered continuously for 24 hours.
Diners can choose from three different broth styles, each offering its own distinctive flavor profile.
Beyond pho, the menu also features grilled catfish served with crispy rice paper and shrimp paste, a combination that highlights the restaurant's approach to traditional Vietnamese flavors in a contemporary setting.
In a June 3 announcement, one day before the Michelin Guide ceremony, the restaurant said it would temporarily suspend operations as it prepares for a new chapter, while thanking loyal customers for their continued support.
It is located 23C Le Van Mien Street, An Khanh Ward.
According to Michelin, its inspectors assess venues based on five criteria: the personality of the chef as presented in the cuisine, the harmony of flavors, the mastery of cooking techniques, the quality of products and the consistency both over time and across the entire menu.
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