Hidden gem in Hanoi Old Town: Authentic tasting report of high-end Vietnamese cuisine "L'essence De Cuisine"
The highlight of traveling to Hanoi is undoubtedly the bustling atmosphere.Street foodBut during your stay, wouldn’t you like to get away from the hustle and bustle and relax in a calm space, soaking up luxurious cuisine?😋✨
This famous restaurant quietly located in the Old Quarter of Hanoi fulfills such adult whims and wishes.."The Essence of Cuisine」（Les Rencontres du Quijin）That's it!
This time, we're talking about this shop that captivates travelers from various countries.Space, Service, and CuisineWe will report everything about it!📸
A surprising rating recognized by the world🏆
First, take a look at their overwhelming track record…! It’s a staggering number😲
Tripadvisor
📌 2024 "Casual Dining Around the WorldTOP25Selected for "!"
It has also achieved the top spot among more than 2,500 restaurants in Hanoi, and continues to do so today.5.0 out of 5 pointsMaintaining the top rating🌟
Google Maps
✅3,400 itemsIn the above review,★5.0It has stable support in all aspects of cooking, service, and atmosphere👏
From the hustle and bustle, into a different world. A “hidden haven for adults” that soothes the five senses🌿
A symbol of Hanoi tourism,Hoan Kiem LakeA few minutes on foot from there. The bustling Hangaï (Hàng GaiAlthough it faces the street, the moment you step inside the shop, an astonishing sense of tranquility spreads throughout the place. ✋
Sophisticated "urban modern" space🏢
And what's more, the restaurant is "L’essence De La Vie SpaIt is located on the second floor of the spa, and the entrance is shared with the spa!
As you are enveloped in the aromatic scent of the spa reception staff, you climb the stairs to the second floor. There,Separated completely from the hustle and bustle of the old city."The Holy Place for Adults"Dark wood with deep tones that tighten the entire floor, exuding a luxurious, moist feel."
Placed throughout the placeThe traditional beauty of VietnamThe objects that evoke that feeling add a dignified, "palace-like" atmosphere to the restaurant itself🏮
Perfect for special anniversaries or as a final touch to your trip to HanoiA private and special atmosphereIt's floating around!
No frillsHospitality✨
The staff's mannerisms evoke the atmosphere of a first-class hotel lounge.Class and eleganceIn addition to being fluent in English, what is particularly noteworthy is thatThe ability to perceive。Not too much, but neither is it left unattended.Pleasant sense of distanceBut it brings the anticipation of the meal to its peak💖
The classic Vietnamese staple and the ultimate art form
Art that is experienced through all five senses: transforming the "standard of Vietnam" into "the highest art"🙌
What unfolds the moment we open the menu is what we know.Vietnamese CuisineA number of innovative dishes that vividly convey the concept of "Nihonbashi"!
Introduction to recommended menus😋
A staple of Vietnamese cuisine ✨
✅The soup is a real showstopperof "Beef and chicken curry"Phở bò/ gà" (165,000 VND)
✅ Vietnamese dishes served with sweet and sour saucecold Chinese noodles accompanied by soup for dipping."Buncher"Bun Chả" (185,000 VND)
✅ Vietnamsavoury pancake with various ingredients."Byinseo"Bánh xèo" (22,000 VND)
Courses
📌SET FOR COUPLETwo people(1.49 million VND)
Appetizers, 3 main courses, dessert, and drinks
📌SET FOR FRIENDS Three people(1.99 million VND)
Appetizer, 4 main dishes, dessert, and drink
📌SET FOR FAMILY 4 people(2.29 million VND)
Appetizer, 4 main dishes, dessert, and drink
[Real Food: Hanoi's specialty Buncha]ー"It's the ultimate main dish"
This time, what I received wasHanoi's signature foodBuncher(Bun Chả)😋
To be honest, the taste of eating on the street with plastic tables and chairs has been incomparable to the countless times I've done so in the past.Amazing qualityThat's it🙌
- The aroma of charcoal and the flavor of the meat: The pork has a perfect balance of the sweet and savory flavors of the juicy fat, and the flavor just oozes out!
- The secret "amber-colored" numum:The nu-kumam base sauce has no sharp saltiness at all, is smooth and delicate. When you simply add plenty of fresh herbs and vegetables, it has no weight at all.
The strength of the stallsKeep it at its extreme levelSophisticatedThe refined taste was truly an exquisite product worthy of being called "the ultimate"!
Since it's Vietnam, it's really goodFruitsI also received some.🍉
Passion fruit juice and fruit🙌
[Luxury plan including spa and meal]
Furthermore, what is indispensable when talking about this “L’essence De Cuisine” is:Connected to the spaThe plan is this:⭐️ In the morning, relax your body and mind at the spa, then enjoy a graceful lunch in the sophisticated space on the second floor... It's like forgetting that you're in the hustle and bustle of Hanoi's Old Quarter.This is an extremely luxurious "A reward for myself"But here,"It can be done in one step😊
Why L’essence De Cuisine is chosen🤔
There are many restaurants in Hanoi, but why are Japanese travelers choosing this place?
- ."Spa and gourmet cuisineThe perfect flow of "
Relax your fatigue from your trip at the luxury spa within the same building, then enjoy lunch or dinner at the restaurant afterward. Without the stress of transportation, you can complete your ultimate treat for yourself ✨ - An overwhelming sense of reassurance and cleanliness
With thorough hygiene management and Japanese-level standards, you can rest assured during your first trip to Vietnam.HospitalityIt is also ideal as a venue to welcome important guests🤝 - Amazing cost-performance
If you demand such a level of service and quality in Japan, it shouldn't cost more than a few tens of thousands of yen. This is possible only in Hanoi.Luxurious within reachIt's here!!
information
- Store name:L’essence De Cuisine
- Address:99 Hang Gai, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
- Phone number:(+84)24-667-03818
- Business hours:10:30～22:00
- Site:The Essence of Cuisine
On-site spa
- Store name:L’essence De La Vie Spa Lesessons of Life Spa
- Address:99 Hang Gai, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
- Phone number:(+84)24-667-03818
- Business hours:9:00～22:00
- Site:L’essence De La Vie Spa
- Introductory article:L’essence De La Vie Spa article
