Essence Restaurant
Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Restaurant in Hanoi, Vietnam
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Essence Restaurant is a practical Old Quarter pick for an easy special-occasion meal in Hanoi, especially when location and booking simplicity matter. It is less compelling for diners seeking a clearly defined tasting-menu progression, published chef credentials, or awards-backed destination dining.
About Essence Restaurant
Essence Restaurant is a Hanoi venue with a smart-casual dress code. For practical details such as cuisine, menu format, prices, awards, booking difficulty, service style, address details, signature dishes, check with the restaurant directly before planning around them.
Better for a Hanoi meal when you can confirm details directly
Use Essence Restaurant as a candidate for a Hanoi meal if the name and city fit your plan, but check the practical details before committing. Do not assume a tasting-menu structure, chef-led progression, counter format, pairing program, price point, or published course format.
For hours, booking difficulty, group capacity, menu details, contact the venue or consult its official channels before making plans. That is especially important for occasions where timing, seating, dietary needs, or budget certainty matter.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose Essence Restaurant if you are looking for a Hanoi restaurant and are comfortable confirming current details directly. Cross-shop Gia Ngư Restaurant or New Day Restaurant if you want other dining options to consider. Comida Hanoi Restaurant & Cooking Class may also be worth comparing after checking its current details.
Planning details
- Location
- 22A P. Tạ Hiện, Hàng Buồm, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated hotel-restaurant setting with luxurious interior design, carefully curated music, and night-time city-light views from the 9th floor, creating an elegant but relaxed fine-dining atmosphere.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Bun Cha Hanoi
- Spring roll with pork and herbs
- Cha Ca Lang Hanoi
Planning details
Location
22A P. Tạ Hiện, Hàng Buồm, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the goal is budget-led seafood, choose Ốc Vi Saigon. If the meal should include a planned activity, Comida Hanoi Restaurant & Cooking Class is the cleaner alternative.
Restaurant context
How Essence Restaurant compares in Hanoi
Essence Restaurant is the safer choice when the priority is an easy Hoàn Kiếm dinner with occasion potential, not a tightly documented tasting-menu experience. Gia Ngư Restaurant and New Day Restaurant are better cross-shops for diners who want a more casual Hanoi decision and do not need a special-occasion frame.
For value, the clearest price signal in this group belongs to Ốc Vi Saigon, listed as seafood at ₫, so it is the better pick when budget is the driver. Bittet Hải Tý also reads more like a low-ceremony alternative than a celebration restaurant, while Essence Restaurant is the more natural choice when the room needs to feel more planned.
Comida Hanoi Restaurant & Cooking Class is the one to choose if the meal needs a built-in activity or group-friendly structure. Essence Restaurant is easier to justify for a date or business meal; Comida is better when participation matters more than ambience.
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Comparison table
| Venue | Use it for | Price signal | Booking read | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essence Restaurant | Easy Old Quarter occasion | Not published | Easy | No published awards |
| Gia Ngư Restaurant | Casual Hanoi cross-shop | Not published | Plan ahead for groups | No published awards |
| New Day Restaurant | Lower-ceremony meal | Not published | Flexible choice | No published awards |
| Ốc Vi Saigon | Seafood on a tighter budget | ₫ | Useful backup | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Essence Restaurant?
Can I eat at the bar at Essence Restaurant?
Ask Essence Restaurant directly about the current seating setup before planning around bar or counter seats.
Is Essence Restaurant good for a special occasion?
It may suit a special occasion if the current menu, setting, availability match what you need. Confirm directly before relying on it for an important meal.
What are alternatives to Essence Restaurant?
Gia Ngư Restaurant and New Day Restaurant are other options to compare. Comida Hanoi Restaurant & Cooking Class is another venue to consider after checking its current details.
Can Essence Restaurant accommodate groups?
Contact Essence Restaurant directly before committing to a group meal.
What should I wear to Essence Restaurant?
The dress code is smart casual. Choose neat, put-together clothing.
