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Michelin Guide has recognized these Vietnamese rice restaurants for their quality, style, and dedication to traditional Vietnamese cuisine.

1. "Tầm Vị," Ba Đình District, Hanoi
 
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After two years of Michelin Guide’s presence in Vietnam, Tầm Vị remains the only Vietnamese rice restaurant to retain a Michelin star.

The restaurant is situated in a two-story building, offering a quiet ambiance with about 20 tables, serving approximately 100 guests at a time. The décor reflects a traditional Vietnamese home with elements such as old wooden furniture, bamboo chopsticks, and antique-style decorations. There is a small green courtyard that is ideal for dining on cooler days.

Opened in 2019, Tầm Vị's name is a combination of “Tầm,” the name of the owner's mother, and “Vị,” which means taste. The idea behind the restaurant was to serve traditional Vietnamese meals to family members.

Tầm Vị's menu includes over 100 dishes, with favorites such as braised fish, fried eggs, fried tofu, boiled water spinach, shrimp and gourd soup, braised pork with eggs, pickles, and cabbage rolls with meat. The average price for a meal of 4-5 dishes is around 250,000 to 300,000 VND per person ($10-$12).

2. "Vị An," Đống Đa District, Hanoi
 
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Vị An is listed in the Michelin Selected 2024. The restaurant aims to share the flavors and cultural experience of Vietnamese cuisine with everyone, focusing on traditional Northern Vietnamese dishes.

The restaurant's space is inspired by traditional Vietnamese values combined with modern style, creating a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. With a predominant use of wood and greenery, diners will feel a sense of tranquility.

The menu offers both à la carte and set options. Notable sets are named with "very Vietnamese" titles such as Tràng An, Đông Đô, Kinh Kỳ, Hồ Tây, Hồ Gươm, featuring dishes like boiled cabbage with egg dip, braised quail eggs, scallion-topped tofu, pickles, amaranth soup, fried spring rolls, and shrimp and pork spring rolls.

The menu includes over 100 dishes and changes seasonally. Dishes start from 15,000 VND ($0.6), and meal sets are priced from 200,000 VND per person (~$8). The restaurant has private rooms, common spaces, and parking, and also offers takeout. Dessert is served free of charge.

3. "Xới Cơm," Đống Đa District, Hanoi
 
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Xới Cơm is run by an amateur owner and is located in a nearly intact old-style apartment. The restaurant uses handcrafted bowls and plates, with the dessert plates made from ash glaze, a traditional Vietnamese ceramic technique from the 11th century that is now rare. The connection to the past is also evident in the large and small-headed chopsticks used for serving rice.

The menu changes daily, avoiding leftovers to ensure freshness. Seasonal changes are reflected in the menu, with summer focusing on sour dishes and winter on spicy, hot, and stir-fried foods. The daily menu offers about 15 dishes, with 6 rotating and 9 fixed or seasonal dishes like eggs and rice soup. The restaurant uses 30-45 different ingredients.

Xới Cơm has earned the Bib Gourmand award (good food, reasonable price) for two consecutive years. The dishes are served in small portions, with an average cost of about 200,000 VND per person (~$8) .
 
(vnexpress.net)