http://wildlotus.com.vn/en/index.asp
Wild Lotus is located in a charming colonial townhouse in Hanoi. Enter through a small unassuming gate to a garden courtyard, cross over the beautifully lit lotus pond and ascend the steps to the huge front door of the house. Inside, the décor is a modern take on classic Vietnamese style with a Buddha and lotus flowers over a small indoor pond and low-lighting. On the night we dined it was very quiet but this didn’t affect the quality of the food or service.The menu is Vietnamese traditional style with some modern twists. To start was the banana flower salad which was light, fragrant and fresh. Followed by Pork loin with cashew nuts, vegetables and rice and Stir-fried Chicken and mango. All dishes complemented each other well and show-cased the best
of Vietnamese food with their flavoursome and fresh essence. The dessert was one to be missed as my mango sorbet was pure ice in the middle and had obviously been in the bottom of a freezer for too long!!
Strangely at 9.15pm we were the last customers in the restaurant and the staff were packing up and leaving! I was told by my fellow diner that Vietnamese people like to eat early and so restaurants close up by 9pm.I thought this odd seeing as a lot of foreigners frequent the restaurant.
The cost was very reasonable at approximately NZ$50 for two including drinks. Half price of Bobby Chinn restaurant, but better food in my opinion!!
All in all, Wild Lotus is a real treat of excellent food in beautiful surroundings. Treat yourself to a top class restaurant in Hanoi, without breaking the bank.
The cost was very reasonable at approximately NZ$50 for two including drinks. Half price of Bobby Chinn restaurant, but better food in my opinion!!
All in all, Wild Lotus is a real treat of excellent food in beautiful surroundings. Treat yourself to a top class restaurant in Hanoi, without breaking the bank.
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