Decision
Gia if you want Hanoi's finest modern-Vietnamese tasting experience — 12 courses, 100% local ingredients, ~$130/person before tax.[4] Hibana by Koki for intimate Japanese teppanyaki theatre inside the Capella luxury hotel, ~$60–110/person.[5] Tầm Vị for the most affordable Michelin-starred meal in Hanoi — honest Northern Vietnamese home cooking at ~$10–20/person.[9] All three are open Saturday evenings.
⚠ Based on the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Vietnam.[11]
The 2026 ceremony takes place 4 June 2026 in Hanoi and may update this list — it marks the guide's 4th edition in Vietnam and the global 100th anniversary of the Michelin Star.[12]
The Three Restaurants
Gia
⭐ 1 Star since 2023Modern Vietnamese · Tasting menu only · ₫₫₫
- Chef
- Sam Tran — Michelin Young Chef Award 2023; co-founded with Long Tran[3]
- Address
- 61 Văn Miếu St, Đống Đa District (opposite Temple of Literature)[1]
- Sat dinner
- 18:00 – 23:00 (also Thu–Fri; lunch Fri–Sun)[3]
- Price
- Dinner 3,300,000 VND (~$130) · Lunch 2,500,000 VND (~$100) · +10% service +10% VAT[4]
- Pairings
- Non-alc 1,490,000 VND · Alcoholic 1,990,000 VND · Wine 2,490,000 VND (dinner)[4]
- Booking
- Up to 60 days ahead; 1,000,000 VND/diner card hold required · gia-hanoi.com/reservation[2]
- Accolades
- 3 consecutive Michelin Stars (2023–2025) · Asia's 50 Best #51–100 (2025)[14] · Tatler Asia Best 2024
Signature dishes (seasonal, 12 courses):
- Phu Quoc herring porridge
- Reinvented crab spring rolls
- Hanoi green rice cake (bánh cốm) — creative reinterpretation
- 100% local Vietnamese ingredients since 2024[13]
Minimalist old house, ~100 years old. Intimate; book 3–4 weeks ahead for Saturday. Contact: reservations@gia-hanoi.com · +84 896 682 996.
Hibana by Koki
⭐ 1 Star since 2023Japanese teppanyaki · Counter only · ₫₫₫
- Chef
- Hiroshi Yamaguchi[5]
- Address
- B1, Capella Hanoi, 11 Lê Phụng Hiểu St, Hoàn Kiếm District (French Quarter)[5]
- Sat dinner
- 18:00 – 22:00 (last order 20:30) · Tue–Sat only[5]
- Price
- From 1,500,000 VND/person (~$60) · Seasonal Experience: 11,000,000 VND for 2 (~$110/person)[7]
- Seats
- 14 counter seats only — most exclusive of the three[5]
- Booking
- Essential; book 2–4 weeks ahead · capellahotels.com · +84 24 3987 8888[6]
Signature ingredients (flown from Japan):
- Live abalone, spiny lobster, sea urchin, Hokkaido hairy crab — fortnightly delivery
- Yaeyama-certified Kyori beef — monthly; A5 Wagyu[5]
Most theatrical experience: chef cooks on teppan directly in front of you. Inside Capella Hanoi, the city's top luxury hotel. Dress code applies.
Tầm Vị
⭐ 1 Star since 2023Traditional Northern Vietnamese · À la carte · ₫
- Address
- 4B Yên Thế St, Điện Biên Ward, Ba Đình District[8]
- Sat dinner
- 17:00 – 21:00 · Open daily[8]
- Price
- ~$10–20/person à la carte; two diners with 3 courses ≈ $20–25 total[9]
- Menu
- 100+ dishes; seasonal themed sets (Huu Thanh, Trung Bac, Nam Phong); photo menu, English-speaking staff[8]
- Booking
- +84 96 632 31 31 · nhahang.tamvi4b@gmail.com · Instagram DM @nhahang.tamvi[10]
Signature dishes:
- Chả ốc — pork ham with periwinkle snails, herbs, vermicelli & fish sauce
- Crab soup with malabar spinach (clear broth)
- Pickled eggplant with shrimp paste, caramelized fish, braised pork with egg[8]
Vintage two-storey wooden house with courtyard; antique furniture, old-Hanoi atmosphere. Most relaxed and accessible. ⚠ At peak hours, service can feel high-turnover and rushed — book off-peak or early dinner to avoid the rush.[9]
Quick Comparison
| Restaurant | Cuisine | ~Price/person | Capacity | Sat dinner | Vibe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gia[1] | Modern Vietnamese | $130 + taxes | Intimate | ✓ 18:00–23:00 | Minimalist, heritage house |
| Hibana by Koki[5] | Japanese teppanyaki | $60–110 | 14 seats only | ✓ 18:00–22:00 | Luxury hotel, theatrical |
| Tầm Vị[8] | N. Vietnamese à la carte | $10–20 | Large (2 floors) | ✓ 17:00–21:00 | Vintage tea house, casual |
Booking Tips
- Gia: Reserve at gia-hanoi.com/reservation up to 60 days out. A 1,000,000 VND/diner card hold is taken at booking. For groups of 7+, email reservations@gia-hanoi.com directly. Budget ~3 hours for dinner.
- Hibana by Koki: Call Capella Hanoi (+84 24 3987 8888) or book via the hotel website. With 14 seats and strong demand, aim for 2–4 weeks ahead minimum. Last dinner order is 20:30 — book the first seating if you want the full experience without time pressure.
- Tầm Vị: Call (+84) 96 632 31 31 or DM @nhahang.tamvi on Instagram. Walk-ins accepted but Saturday evenings fill up. Arrive at opening (17:00) to beat the crowd and get more attentive service.