The short answer
Vietnam House, Dong Khoi: what visitors should know first
A step up in setting for a family dinner or celebration, though not a vegetarian kitchen. Confirm hours and ask the staff which dishes suit your diet.
Useful facts
Vietnam House, Dong Khoi facts at a glance
- Location
- 93-97 Dong Khoi, District 1
- Dining style
- Colonial-style restaurant
- Price signal
- Upper range; confirm prices
- Signature order
- Try: duck noodle soup, bean curd dessert
- Good for
- Family dinners and celebrations
Why it matters
Why Vietnam House, Dong Khoi is worth your time
Dong Khoi was the French-era shopping street, and eating in a building of that period is part of the appeal here. The menu sets out to present Vietnamese dishes in a more formal setting than a street stall.
That makes it a useful contrast to the noodle shops elsewhere in this guide, particularly for travellers with limited energy for street eating. Prices are not given in our source, so check the menu before you sit down if budget matters.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Chef's menu
Created by chef Luke Nguyen, per the source.
- 02
Colonial building
A French-style house on Dong Khoi.
- 03
Bean curd dessert
A lighter close to the meal.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Vietnam Découverte describes Vietnam House as a French colonial-style building on Dong Khoi, with a chef Luke Nguyen menu that includes duck noodle soup, chicken and a bean curd dessert, plus local cocktails. It calls it one of the first Michelin-recommended restaurants in Vietnam.
The dishes named are meat-based, so vegetarians should ask in advance what the kitchen can do; do not assume.
A table in the colonial room makes this a calm choice for a family meal; start with the noodle soup and finish with the bean curd dessert.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Reserve for groups
- Confirm hours
- Ask about vegetarian dishes in advance
- Check prices on the menu
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 93-97 Dong Khoi, District 1
- Time needed
- About 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Lunch or dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- No details on steps or lifts were found. Dong Khoi is a central, well-served street, so reaching the door by taxi is easy.
- Tickets and access
- Reservations are sensible for groups; no policy was found. Vietnam Découverte lists 11:30 to 22:00, so confirm.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Vietnam House, Dong Khoi
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
No details on steps or lifts were found. Dong Khoi is a central, well-served street, so reaching the door by taxi is easy.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Vietnam House vegetarian?
The dishes named are meat-based. Ask what the kitchen can adapt.
Who designed the menu?
Vietnam Découverte names chef Luke Nguyen.
Is it Michelin-recommended?
The source says so; check the current guide.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
