VIET Restaurant Hanoi & Rooftop Bar

This restaurant was hands down the best Vietnamese meal I had during my entire trip. If you are looking for a place that bridges the gap between high-end dining and authentic local flavor, this is it. The service was impeccable. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, taking the time to explain the menu items and ingredients in detail, which made the dining experience much more enjoyable and accessible. A standout feature of this place is the beverage program. They bring cocktails down directly from the rooftop bar upstairs, and the quality is outstanding. It is a rare find in Hanoi to discover a spot where you can enjoy properly crafted, high-quality cocktails alongside truly authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Important Note for future visitors: Please be aware that this establishment is CASH ONLY. I highly recommend bringing more cash than you think you might need—the cocktails and foods are so good that you will likely end up ordering more than you originally planned! :)

We had dinner at Viet. They advised us when we arrived they accepted cash only as we were not staying at the hotel. The service was lovely and the food arrived in good time. It was all freshly made, hot and good serving sizes. My only criticism is that the food lacked flavour and my stir fried vegetarian pho had no protein. It would have been easy to add tofu or a fried egg on top. The decor was very French and chic but as we were the only ones dining by the time we left it did lack some ambience. I was tempted to go to the rooftop bar for a drink after but worried I wouldn’t have enough cash. We walked up to have a look but someone was smoking next to where we would have sat so we left.