Vietnam has one of the most varied and tasty cuisines that you can’t miss the chance to try when visiting Hanoi. Many ingredients used in Vietnamese food are similar to those used in nearby Thailand and Cambodia but Vietnamese cuisine has a unique flavor and is usually lighter, less spicy and delightfully fresh and fragrant.
The food in Hanoi has been influenced by the colonial rulers as well as the traditional flavours and techniques. But if you are missing the tastes of home or simply craving for a curry then don’t worry as Hanoi also boasts a good collection of Indian restaurants with both North and South Indian cuisines well represented.
From family run restaurants serving authentic home cooked Indian food to more fancy Indian restaurants set in a romantic setting along Ho Truc Back Lake, there are plenty of places in Hanoi to enjoy a taste of home. Here are some of the best Indian restaurants to try in Hanoi.
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| Dalcheeni Hanoi |
Dalcheeni is an elegant and stylish Indian restaurant situated alongside a lake that is regarded by many as the best place for Indian food in Hanoi. It’s a romantic setting, especially at sunset. The interior is also cozy, with soft lighting and funky lamps and wall designs, making this a completely unique Indian dining experience in Hanoi. The menu features authentic North Indian curries and tandoori as well as a large selection of starters, breads, rice and beverages including Goan fish curry, daal fry and jeera rice and mango lassi. They also serve Halal food.
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| Khazaana Hanoi |
Khazaana is the oldest Indian restaurant in Vietnam and, since 1992, has been serving some of the best Indian food in all of Hanoi.
Their menu offers authentic Indian food including North India, tandoori, Mughlai and South Indian cuisine as well as vegetarian Indian food, Halal dishes and Desi Indian food, so you’ll have plenty to choose from on their extensive menu. They have five chefs on board, each specializing in all different types of Indian food.
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| Namaste Hanoi |
The restaurant is situated in the heart of the Old Quarter, in the Hoan Kiem District. From the outside the restaurant looks a bit bland and modern but inside it is spacious, elegantly decorated and culturally themed to reflect the culture in India which creates a nice ambiance for an Indian meal. Namaste Hanoi only serve halal meat and the restaurant has a genuine Indian clay tandoor oven. The extensive menu includes the best of North and South Indian curries as well as soups, starters, breads and sweets.
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| Foodshop 45 |
Foodshop 45 is a family owned Indian restaurant in Hanoi that offers delicious and reasonably priced Indian food. The restaurant is in a beautiful location, situated right on Ho Truc Bach Lake. Foodshop 45 has an extensive menu, which you can thoroughly look through and enjoy. They use all fresh ingredients and all of their food is MSG free. Some of the best dishes to try include the black bean daal, kebabs cooked in the tandoori oven, chana masala, aloo masala, and the fish curry.
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| Tandoor Hanoi |
Tandoor is set in a great location in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, just a short walk from Hoan Kiem Lake. One of the best aspects of Tandoor restaurant is the chance to sit out on the balcony overlooking the lively streets of Hanoi, observing their culture while indulging in one of their many delicious Indian dishes. Tandoor has 5 accomplished Indian chefs that are happy to serve you dishes from both the North and the South of India. They use the finest imported spices and have been serving modern Indian cuisine to the people of both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City for over 18 years.
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| P.K Spice Restaurant |
P.K Spice Restaurant serves top quality Indian, Pakistani and Afghani food, as well as other delicacies from the West and the rest of Asia. The restaurant is situated in the heart of the Old Quarters in Hanoi. P.K Spice uses native spices and serves Halal meat and also offers vegetarian and some vegan dishes. Some of their signature dishes include the crunchy chicken, vegetable pakora, paneer white handi, and chicken tikka.
The restaurant is modern and chic, decorated with low hanging ceiling lamps, photos and wide windows, offering a lot of natural lighting.
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| Little India |
Little India is one of the most popular restaurants serving genuine delicious Indian, as well as Malaysian and Chinese food, in Hanoi. The extensive menu serves veg and non veg dishes from all over India prepared by skilled Indian chefs. All their meat is certified Halal and the restaurant does not serve any alcoholic beverages. While their interior is quite simple, Little India makes up for it in the quality of their delicious food. They have everything from vegetable samosas, beef biryani, paneer tikka, tandoori gobi, chicken tikka, and a few naans to choose from.
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| India Palace restaurant |
India Palace is a reasonably priced Indian restaurant that offers a pleasant and relaxed dining experience with lovely views over the lake. There are plenty of veg options and the non veg curries are especially good, try the chicken tikka, lamb with green pepper creamy sauce, mutton curry and chicken curry. There is also a large selection of naans and various rice options to choose from.
While the restaurant itself is simple, the quality in food and the friendly service from the nice staff adds to the entire experience at India Palace.
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