Restaurant in Hanoi, Vietnam
Northern Vietnamese cooking, Michelin-verified, book early.
Tầm Vị earned a Michelin star in 2025 and sits in Hanoi's historically grounded Văn Miếu quarter, serving Northern Vietnamese dishes with quiet precision at a ₫₫ price point — making it the most accessible starred meal in the city. Book two to three weeks out minimum; post-star demand has made walk-ins unrealistic. Best for food-focused travelers who want depth over spectacle.
Getting a table at Tầm Vị is harder than it used to be. The 2025 Michelin star changed that. If you are planning a trip to Hanoi and want one serious Vietnamese meal, book this well in advance — two to three weeks minimum, more if you are traveling during peak season (October to April, when Hanoi's weather is at its most agreeable and tourist volume peaks). It is worth the effort, but only if you go in understanding what this place is: a quietly serious, atmosphere-forward room serving Northern Vietnamese cooking with real culinary precision, not a flashy tasting-menu showcase.
Tầm Vị sits on a narrow lane in the Văn Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám quarter of Ba Đình, within walking distance of the Temple of Literature — one of Hanoi's most historically grounded neighborhoods. The setting matters here. This is not a restaurant that could exist anywhere; the vintage tea house format, with its Chinese furniture, hand-written signs, antique gramophone, and period telephone, is an extension of the district's character. The atmosphere is low-key and unhurried. The room is quiet enough for conversation. If you are coming from the louder, more tourist-facing streets around Hoàn Kiếm Lake, the shift in register is noticeable.
The sensory experience is anchored in restraint. There is no soundtrack designed to signal vibrancy, no open kitchen theatrics. The mood is closer to a well-kept private dining room than a contemporary restaurant , which makes Tầm Vị a strong choice for dinners where the conversation matters as much as the food, and a poor choice if you want energy and buzz. For that, look elsewhere in Hanoi.
The menu draws primarily from Northern Vietnamese tradition, with some central and southern Vietnamese dishes offering regional breadth. Two dishes worth anchoring your order around: the Vietnamese ham with periwinkle chả ốc , served with fresh herbs, vegetables, rice vermicelli, and fish sauce , and the crab soup with canh cua mừng tơi, a clear-broth preparation using malabar spinach that is subtle rather than rich. These are dishes that reward attention. Neither is designed to impress on first glance; both are more considered than they initially appear.
₫₫ price range places Tầm Vị comfortably below Hanoi's premium tasting-menu tier. For a Michelin-starred meal, the value proposition is real. You are not paying Gia or T.U.N.G dining prices for this level of recognition, which makes it an easier decision for explorers who want quality without committing to a four-price-symbol evening.
Tầm Vị is leading suited to food-focused travelers who want to understand Northern Vietnamese cooking at a serious level, not just sample it. The atmosphere will appeal to anyone who finds the nostalgia of older Hanoi genuinely interesting rather than merely decorative. It is a sound choice for a special-occasion dinner for two, a focused solo meal, or a small group of four or fewer who can hold a conversation across the table without raising their voices.
It is not the right call for large groups, for anyone looking for a modern tasting-menu format, or for diners who want the energy of Hanoi's more contemporary dining scene. For regional context, if you are moving through Vietnam, comparable levels of culinary seriousness can be found at CieL in Ho Chi Minh City, La Maison 1888 in Da Nang, or Saffron in Hue City.
Address: 4b P. Yên Thế, Văn Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám, Ba Đình, Hanoi. No website or phone number is available in our database , check Google or a local concierge for current reservation access. Google rating: 4.0 from 2,320 reviews, which is a useful signal that the audience extends well beyond the Michelin-visitor set. The Michelin 1 Star (2025) is the primary trust signal here.
For leading timing: arrive for dinner on a weekday if possible. Weekend slots will be the first to go after the star announcement. The October-to-April window is the optimal weather period for Hanoi and will drive the highest demand. If you are traveling May through September, booking is likely easier, though humidity and rain are factors to plan around.
For more Hanoi dining options at different price points and formats, see 1946 Cua Bac, A Bản Mountain Dew, Bếp Prime, Cau Go, and Chào Bạn. Our full Hanoi restaurants guide covers the wider field. You can also explore Hanoi hotels, Hanoi bars, Hanoi wineries, and Hanoi experiences through Pearl. For Vietnamese food beyond Vietnam, Camille in Orlando and Berlu in Portland are worth knowing. Additional regional options include Cargo Club in Hoi An, Mi Quang Ba Vi in Thanh Khe, and Bau Troi Do in Son Tra.
Start with the Vietnamese ham and periwinkle chả ốc , it comes with fresh herbs, rice vermicelli, and fish sauce, and is one of the more textured dishes on the menu. Follow with the crab soup (canh cua mừng tơi), a clear-broth preparation with malabar spinach that is more nuanced than its description suggests. The menu also includes central and southern Vietnamese options if you want regional range.
Yes, clearly. At ₫₫ pricing, a Michelin-starred meal here costs considerably less than comparable recognition at Gia or T.U.N.G dining. If your benchmark is value-per-quality-signal, Tầm Vị is the most accessible starred table in Hanoi's current field.
No specific information on dietary accommodation is available in our data. Contact the restaurant directly before booking , phone and website details were not available at time of publication, so a Google search or hotel concierge is the leading route.
Yes, for the right kind of occasion. The quiet, atmospheric room and Michelin-starred cooking make it well-suited for an intimate dinner for two or a small group celebrating something meaningful. It is not a high-energy celebration venue , if you want that, look at Hibana by Koki for theatrical teppanyaki at a higher price point.
Two to three weeks minimum under normal conditions. Post-Michelin-star demand in 2025 means popular time slots (Friday and Saturday evenings, October through April) may require more lead time. Book as early as your plans allow.
For a similar price tier with Vietnamese cooking, Luk Lak is the closest comparison at ₫₫. For a step up in formality and price, Gia offers Vietnamese contemporary at ₫₫₫₫. For budget Vietnamese, Chào Bạn at ₫ is a reliable, easy-to-book option. For something entirely different, Hibana by Koki delivers teppanyaki at the leading of Hanoi's price range.
Specific tasting menu details are not confirmed in our data. Given the ₫₫ pricing and the Northern Vietnamese format, the menu is likely structured around individual dishes rather than a fixed tasting progression , but verify directly when booking.
No dress code is specified. The vintage tea house setting and Michelin recognition suggest smart casual is appropriate , neither overly formal nor overly casual. Treat it as you would any serious one-star restaurant in a heritage-adjacent setting.
| Venue | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Tầm Vị | ₫₫ | — |
| Hibana by Koki | ₫₫₫₫ | — |
| Gia | ₫₫₫₫ | — |
| Chào Bạn | ₫ | — |
| T.U.N.G dining | ₫₫₫₫ | — |
| Luk Lak | ₫₫ | — |
Comparing your options in Hanoi for this tier.
Two dishes stand out based on Michelin recognition: the Vietnamese ham with periwinkle chả ốc, served with fresh herbs, rice vermicelli, and fish sauce; and the crab soup with canh cua mừng tơi in a clear broth with malabar spinach. Both are distinctly Northern Vietnamese and represent the kitchen's focus. Start there before exploring the central and southern additions on the menu.
At ₫₫ pricing, Tầm Vị sits at a mid-range cost for Hanoi while delivering Michelin-starred cooking — that's strong value by any regional benchmark. If your goal is to eat serious Northern Vietnamese food in a setting with verifiable culinary credentials, this is one of the clearest yes-book decisions in the city. It's less compelling if you want a buzzy modern room over a quiet, nostalgic one.
No specific dietary accommodation policy is in our database. Given the kitchen's focus on traditional Northern Vietnamese dishes built around fish sauce, fermented ingredients, and seafood broths, strict vegetarian or vegan diners should check the venue's official channels before booking. No phone or website is currently listed — check Google Maps or a local concierge for current contact details.
Yes, with some caveats about format. The room is intimate and atmospheric — a vintage tea house with Chinese furniture, an antique gramophone, and handwritten signs — which works well for a quiet, food-focused celebration. It's not a venue built for large groups or high-energy occasions. Two to four people who want to eat seriously and talk about what's in front of them will get the most out of it.
Book as early as possible — the 2025 Michelin star has materially increased demand. No online booking system is listed in our database, so you'll need to contact them directly via Google Maps or through your hotel concierge. Travelers coming to Hanoi specifically for this meal should sort the reservation before finalising other plans.
T.U.N.G Dining is the closest peer for serious tasting-menu dining in Hanoi and offers a more contemporary format if the traditional tea-house setting isn't your preference. Gia is another strong option for refined Vietnamese cooking with a modern sensibility. Chào Bạn works better for a lower-commitment, more casual Vietnamese meal without the booking difficulty.
Tầm Vị's menu format is not specified in our database, so we can't confirm whether a set tasting menu is offered. What the Michelin citation describes is a focused menu of Northern Vietnamese dishes with regional additions — structured but not necessarily omakase-style. Verify the current format when booking, especially if you're coming specifically for a multi-course experience.
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