
Tanh Tách
Seafood · Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
Restaurant in Hanoi, Vietnam
The Read
Minimalist Seafood Precision
Price
₫₫₫
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A Michelin Plate seafood address in Hanoi's Hai Bà Trưng district, recognised in both 2024 and 2025. At ₫₫₫ pricing with easy booking access, Tanh Tách is the most accessible entry point to Michelin-recognised dining in the city's seafood category, without the lead times or spend required at Hanoi's ₫₫₫₫ tier.
About Tanh Tách
Verdict
Tanh Tách has held a Michelin Plate for two consecutive years (2024 and 2025), which tells you something useful: this is a seafood address that has been independently assessed and found worth your attention. At ₫₫₫ pricing, it sits in the mid-upper tier for Hanoi dining, above the city's casual seafood spots and below the ₫₫₫₫ fine-dining circuit. That positioning is the key decision factor. If you have already been once and are weighing whether to return, the Michelin consistency makes the answer yes, provided seafood remains your priority. If you are choosing between this and a splurge at Gia (Vietnamese Contemporary) or Hibana by Koki (Teppanyaki), Tanh Tách is the more accessible spend with a comparable level of culinary recognition behind it.
The Case for Booking
The address is Số 3 P. Yết Kiêu in Hai Bà Trưng, a district that gives you a more residential Hanoi experience than the tourist-dense Old Quarter. Visually, the neighbourhood frames expectations correctly: this is not a performative flagship designed to photograph well on arrival. The draw is the plate, the Michelin Plate designation confirms that independent reviewers have found the cooking consistent enough to recognise twice.
At the ₫₫₫ price point, Tanh Tách occupies an interesting position in Hanoi's seafood category. For comparison, Hanoi's dedicated seafood ốc specialists like Ốc Di Tú and Ốc Vi Saigon operate at a lower price tier with a more casual, high-volume format. Tanh Tách asks you to spend more, the Michelin recognition is the clearest available signal that the cooking justifies it. The service philosophy at this price level matters: at ₫₫₫, you are paying for an attentive, considered experience, not just for premium ingredients. Whether the service at Tanh Tách earns that premium is a question the available data cannot answer definitively, but the two-year Michelin consistency suggests the kitchen, at minimum, holds its standard.
If You Have Already Been Once
For a returning visitor, the relevant question is what to focus on next. The venue's cuisine classification is seafood, within that category in Hanoi, a ₫₫₫ address with back-to-back Michelin recognition has earned the benefit of the doubt on variety. Vietnam's coastline gives Hanoi kitchens access to a broad range of seafood, from freshwater species to saltwater catches, a venue operating at this level is likely drawing on that range deliberately. Without confirmed dish data it would be overstepping to recommend a specific order, but the structural case for exploring beyond your first visit is solid.
If you are planning a broader Vietnam seafood itinerary, the picture widens. CieL in Ho Chi Minh City, Alici Restaurant on the Amalfi Coast, and Gambero Rosso in Marina di Gioiosa Ionica all sit in the same Michelin-recognised seafood tier internationally, which gives you useful context for where Tanh Tách sits globally: serious, consistent, not a novelty.
Booking Reality
Booking difficulty at Tanh Tách is rated Easy. That is a meaningful advantage in a city where the top-tier addresses like T.U.N.G dining require planning weeks out. You do not need to scramble for a table here, which makes Tanh Tách a practical choice when you are assembling an itinerary with less lead time. For a city visit where flexibility matters, easy access to a Michelin-recognised address is a genuine differentiator. Check current hours before going, as no confirmed hours data is available.
How It Compares
See the comparison section below for a direct read on how Tanh Tách stacks up against Hanoi's main alternatives across value, booking difficulty, experience type.
Practical Details
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Michelin | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanh Tách | Seafood | ₫₫₫ | Plate ×2 | Easy |
| Hibana by Koki | Teppanyaki | ₫₫₫₫ | ; | Plan ahead |
| Gia | Vietnamese Contemporary | ₫₫₫₫ | ; | Plan ahead |
| Tầm Vị | Vietnamese | ₫₫ | Easy | |
| T.U.N.G dining | Innovative | ₫₫₫₫ | Harder |
Address: Số 3 P. Yết Kiêu, Nguyễn Du, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội. For the wider Hanoi picture, see our full Hanoi restaurants guide, hotels guide, bars guide, wineries guide, and experiences guide. For other Vietnam dining, consider La Maison 1888 in Da Nang, Saffron in Hue City, Cargo Club in Hoi An, Mi Quang Ba Vi in Thanh Khe, and Bau Troi Do in Son Tra.
Planning details
- Location
- Số 3 P. Yết Kiêu, Nguyễn Du, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội 112605, Vietnam
- Website
- tanhtach.com
- Phone
- +84 559 905 599
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Tanh Tách settles into a restrained, quietly refined corner of Hanoi's seafood scene. The room favors ingredient-led presentations over theatrical service, and the kitchen’s discipline shows in clean, sashimi-adjacent shellfish and lightly dressed gỏi. Michelin Plate recognition reinforces the sense of careful intent: this is seafood cooking that prizes product integrity rather than overt technique. The setting sits in a residential ward, contributing to a low-key, discovery-oriented feel—polished and assured but not ostentatious—making the restaurant feel like a local treasure for diners who prefer subtlety and precision.
Best For
This is a place for understated special evenings: date nights, business dinners and small celebrations where the priority is ingredient quality rather than pomp. Positioned at a ₫₫₫ price point, Tanh Tách sits above casual ốc stalls and below formal tasting-menu temples, so it suits diners who want serious seafood without ceremonial overhead. Two consecutive Michelin Plate awards (2024 and 2025) underline the kitchen’s credentials, making it a reliable choice when you want elevated, disciplined seafood cooking in a composed, intimate setting.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the restaurant’s strength for raw and lightly dressed seafood: order gỏi-style preparations and the sashimi-adjacent shellfish to appreciate the purity of the Gulf of Tonkin produce. Signature plates to seek out include Bulot with garlic butter, Hokkaido scallops, Nha Trang lobster, the black chicken consommé and the cod with seasonal vegetables. Portions and presentation favor the ingredient, so consider sharing several simple preparations to sample the kitchen’s restraint and precision rather than heavy saucing or elaborate composition.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, intimate lighting in a two-storey villa with original moldings and tall windows framing street life; quiet, ornate interior with table spacing favoring conversation.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- black chicken consommé
- Bulot with garlic butter
- Hokkaido scallops
- Nha Trang lobster
- cod with seasonal vegetables
Planning details
Location
Số 3 P. Yết Kiêu, Nguyễn Du, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội 112605, Vietnam · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Hibana by Koki; Teppanyaki, ₫₫₫₫
- Gia; Vietnamese Contemporary, ₫₫₫₫
- Tầm Vị; Vietnamese, ₫₫
- Chào Bạn; Vietnamese, ₫
- T.U.N.G dining; Innovative, ₫₫₫₫
Restaurant context
Within Hanoi's mid-to-upper dining tier, Tanh Tách sits in a practical gap between the city's casual seafood spots and its full fine-dining circuit. At ₫₫₫ with two Michelin Plates, it offers more culinary credibility than Tầm Vị at ₫₫ and significantly lower spend than Gia or T.U.N.G dining, both priced at ₫₫₫₫. If your priority is Michelin-recognised cooking at a controlled spend, Tanh Tách is the more efficient choice. If you want the full tasting-menu fine-dining experience and are prepared to pay for it, Gia and T.U.N.G dining are operating at a different level of ambition.
For a direct spend comparison: Hibana by Koki at ₫₫₫₫ delivers teppanyaki theatre alongside its food quality, which suits a different dining occasion to Tanh Tách's seafood-focused approach. Neither is a substitute for the other. Where Tanh Tách has a clear advantage over the ₫₫₫₫ set is booking ease: at the top tier, lead times are longer and availability tighter. Tanh Tách is the better option when your Hanoi itinerary has limited flexibility.
At the budget end, Chào Bạn at ₫ and Tầm Vị at ₫₫ are reasonable picks for Vietnamese food without a premium price, but neither carries independent culinary recognition at the level of a Michelin Plate. If the meal matters, the extra spend at Tanh Tách is justified by the credential. If the occasion is casual, either lower-tier option is a sensible save.
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Compare Tanh Tách
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanh Tách | Hanoi | Seafood | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | ₫₫₫ |
| Hibana by Koki | Hanoi | Teppanyaki | 2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Michelin 1 Star2025 The Best Chef One Knife2024 Michelin 1 Star | ₫₫₫₫ |
| Gia | Hanoi | Vietnamese Contemporary | Star Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2025 Michelin 1 Star2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 The Best Chef One Knife2024 Michelin 1 Star | ₫₫₫₫ |
| Tầm Vị | Hanoi | Vietnamese | 2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star | ₫₫ |
| Chào Bạn | Hanoi | Vietnamese | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | ₫ |
| T.U.N.G dining | Hanoi | Innovative | 2025 The Best Chef One Knife2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | ₫₫₫₫ |
How Tanh Tách Hanoi compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tanh Tách worth the price?
At ₫₫₫ pricing with two consecutive Michelin Plates (2024 and 2025), Tanh Tách sits at a reasonable value point for Hanoi's recognised seafood tier. It costs more than a neighbourhood pho counter but less than T.U.N.G dining, which carries a heavier tasting-menu premium. If seafood is your focus and you want Michelin-level consistency without top-end pricing, the value case is solid.
How far ahead should I book Tanh Tách?
Booking difficulty is rated Easy, which is a genuine advantage in Hanoi's current dining scene. A few days' notice is typically sufficient, though a week out is sensible during peak travel periods. Compare this to T.U.N.G dining, where planning several weeks ahead is the norm.
What should a first-timer know about Tanh Tách?
The address is Số 3 P. Yết Kiêu in Hai Bà Trưng, a residential district that feels noticeably calmer than the Old Quarter. This is a seafood-focused venue with Michelin Plate recognition for two straight years, so expect a considered menu rather than a casual fish shack. Booking is easy, so there is no reason to leave it to the last minute and risk a miss.
Is Tanh Tách good for a special occasion?
Two Michelin Plates give it enough credential to hold up as a celebratory dinner, ₫₫₫ pricing means it won't require the financial commitment of Hanoi's top tasting-menu addresses. It suits occasions where the food should feel considered but the atmosphere stays approachable. For a full-ceremony special occasion with a structured progression of courses, T.U.N.G dining is the alternative to weigh.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Tanh Tách?
Specific menu format details are not in the current venue record, so a definitive verdict on a tasting menu structure isn't possible here. What the record does confirm is Michelin Plate status for 2024 and 2025, which indicates a kitchen operating at a consistent standard. Check directly with the venue for current menu options before committing.
What are alternatives to Tanh Tách in Hanoi?
For more ambitious tasting-menu formats, T.U.N.G dining is the reference point, though it requires advance planning and carries a higher price. Gia and Tầm Vị are credible alternatives if you want to explore beyond seafood. Chào Bạn is a lower-commitment option for a more casual session. Hibana by Koki offers a Japanese-leaning format for a different cuisine direction entirely.

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