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don's a chef's bistro

16/27 Xuan Dieu | Tay Ho, Hanoi, Vietnam
00844 3719 3719
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Ranked #21 of 559 restaurants in Hanoi
Price range: $10 - $50
Cuisines: Asian, International, Healthy, Bistro, Oyster Bar
Good for: Romance, Bar scene, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Scenic view, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Bar scene, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Scenic view, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, Late Night, Dessert
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London
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27 reviews 27 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013 via mobile

We found Don's online while looking for a restaurant in Hanoi. Upon arrival, the staff was very friendly and we had a great table with view over the lake. The menu has a selection of everything and after a week of Asian food, it was nice to order some home comforts! After we ordered, Don himself came to the table... More

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

Would recomend Don's it's a nice restaurant that I would comsider as gastronomical,not for the ambiance but food is excellent. Still is more reasonable than what you would eat abroad at 2 or 3 times more expensive. Nice place to have a nice dinner with wine. Would go back there any time for sure.

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Brisbane, Australia
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41 reviews 41 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

My partner and I ordered the degustation (6 courses from memory) with matching wine - not cheap by Vietnamese standards at about 1.8m dong each (c.$85), but VERY much worth it - for a similar quality degustation with wines in a western capital city you would pay double to triple that. Every course was amazing, a couple of them even... More

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Kunming, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

My husband and I took our young son to Don's last Thursday for dinner. The staff was lovely, entertaining our son with balloons on the roof terrace while we enjoyed mimosas and a welcome tour from the chef himself. The interior dining rooms are beautifully designed with stain glassed windows and dark wood floors and tables. The menu is an... More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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7 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

This place was quite close to my hotel, and it was recommended by a friend. Very cool. Excellent food, wine selection, and I was there when they had a traditional Vietnamese band. The view is spectacular. I even me Don himself, the master chef. Great evening, highly recommended.

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Calgary, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

We had heard that for other travelers Don's could be considered one of their best meals in SE Asia. Well it did NOT disappoint. Upon arriving we asked if Don was around (as he is a fellow Canadian) and beore we knew it Don was at our table. He visitied with us and ordered our meal after we insisted he... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013

Four of us had dinner here for a special occasion. The location is terrific, with nice views of the lake. We were on the second floor and the decor is very pretty. My husband had the lamb chop, which he said was tasty. My kids each had ravioli stuffed with pumpkin and they enjoyed it. Portions were small, however, and... More

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39 restaurant reviews
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73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013

I pride myself (in the most humble way of course) in having tried many of the best and interesting restaurants in Hanoi being a very frequent traveller to this wonderful city. "Shockingly" (for myself in particular) Don's never came under my radar in spite of more than 100 trips here until I came across S. Pellegrino Asia's 50 Best Restaurants... More

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donchef, Owner at don's a chef's bistro, responded to this review
March 26, 2013

Winning the San Pelegrino award for the best restaurant in Vietnam and number 47th in Asia has its share of difficulties and benefits. When you hit number one you can expect to be shot down, and that is happening and i am not surprized. We have seen an increase in business and also both happy guest leaving and disgruntled guests... More

Hanoi
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

The food was well prepared and the atmosphere is one of the best in hanoi but was way too pricey. Would only recommend if looking for a fancy place for business

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Sydney, Australia
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14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2013

This restaurant is on the shores of West Lake?. We sat on the rooftop outdoors and apart from being a smoking area was a excellent location. We were there for lunch and the views were great.. The food was excellent with some great selections to choose from. Can't remember exactly what we ordered but it was perfect and all4 of... More

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