Cha Ca is fantastic! This restaurant serves one dish and one dish only so for travelers who can't speak Vietnamese, no worries there! The ingredients seem so basic, the method seems so simple but yet, the outcome is absolutely delicious. Grilled fish in herbs and spices before frying them together with a bed of spring onions, dill and other greens.... More

Before we visited the restaurant we read the reviews on TA and I have to say, I've never seen a restaurant with so balanced reviews across the board. We decided to try it out due to its long history, we figured there must be something special about it. as soon as we sat down, the waiter placed a card on... More

Don't go here if you want choice or an extensive drinks menu or western options. Do go here if you want to experience something different and mix with locals. Apparently the fish comes from the one river which is the only one which flows from Vietnam to China (no idea if this is true or not!). There is only one... More

Definitely worth a trip to this very old restaurant that only does the one dish. Wonderful splashes of emerald green walls with good local beer and delicious fish with dill.

I had a good meal at this same place about a year back.. Heading back a 2nd time with my husband was a total disappointment. The price has increased, the amount of fish slices per person has decreased ..and the taste is somewhat lacking now. I doubt I will make a 3rd trip. Was good while it lasted I supposed..

It seems this restaurant are relying on their good reputation with Tripadvisor/Lonely Planet. They specialise in just one dish - there's no menu except for drinks and prices were ridiculous for a local restaurant - 170k per person. Fish was pre-cooked. Staff were disinterested and service poor. Food undoubtedly tasty but my advice is to find somewhere else that serves... More

We were the only non Vietnamese in there for lunch one day. They only serve one dish - fried monk fish in a pan with veggies and rice. Great experience, reasonably priced and delicious. This restaurant has been serving the same dish for over 100 years. An institution here in Hanoi so worth checking out.

it costs 170.000 per person and the portion you get is very small. However it was very testy and possibly best meal we had in Hanoi anyway.

They served only one dish for VND 170,000/pax in a very old restaurant in Cha Ca street. Restaurant staffs do not speak English which does not matter since they are serving only one dish. Food is over-rated and pricey in my opinion. The waitress actually help in cooking the dish for tourist (local has to DIY). BEWARE: Because they are... More