Tầm vị

As a young Canadian chef, this review reflects my personal opinion and professional point of view. First of all, the restaurant itself is undeniably beautiful. As mentioned in the Michelin Guide, the venue is stunning and sets high expectations from the moment you arrive. That said, the level of service did not meet those expectations. Service felt quite passive: it was often difficult to get attention, and I found myself having to signal the server, which I personally dislike. There was little to no guidance throughout the meal. As a non-Vietnamese guest, I would have really appreciated explanations, recommendations, or direction to better understand the menu and make more informed choices. I truly believe stronger guidance could have elevated the overall experience. Regarding the food, I can’t say I ate poorly..everything was ok but nothing truly stood out as exceptional or memorable. Many of the dishes felt familiar, and I had tasted similar flavors elsewhere during my travels, sometimes even in very casual street settings. This may partly bias my opinion, but again, without guidance, I also felt I may not have discovered the most interesting options on the menu. Overall, it was a great experience, with reasonable pricing for what was offered, but not a standout one. While I don’t regret the visit, it’s not a restaurant I would personally go out of my way to recommend.

Had dinner at Tầm Vị and overall it was a pleasant experience. The braised pork was flavorful and the fat was nicely soft and rich. However, the lean meat itself was a bit too firm—would be much better if it were more tender. That said, it’s still very suitable to eat with rice and feels like proper home-style Vietnamese food. The vegetable dish was lovely. I really enjoyed the crunch, especially paired with pork skin—it added a nice texture and balance. The spring rolls were just okay, nothing special. The dipping sauce was quite light, so the overall flavor felt a bit flat compared to the other dishes. On the plus side, pricing is reasonable for the quality and setting. The ambience is very cozy and homey, like eating in a traditional Vietnamese house. Total spend was around 580,000 VND for the meal. Overall, a comfortable place for classic Vietnamese dishes—worth visiting, especially for the atmosphere and pork dishes, just keep expectations realistic.

I really tried to like this place but I would not go back to dine there again. We had reservation at 7pm on Sunday night with higher expectations since they received one Michelin star 3 years in a row and recommendation from our daughter who visited them 2 years ago. Ambiance was really nice but food was avarage and service was not great. We arrived little early for our reservation but they escorted us to stairs and pointed to upstairs. No one followed us nor seated us to the table. We were confused on top of stairs where we needed to go? Just grab a 2 top table ourselves? Finally other server noticed us and seated us and dropped a couple of menus. We were left alone without any greetings from servers and we had to wave my hand to get their attention. Restaurant looked busy with so many guests celebrating new year. We ordered salad with pig ears, morning glory with fried pork skin, crab soup, glazed pork and egg, and rice. We added 2 glasses of lemon juice and ginger tea. Vegetable dishes has really nice flavor but crab soup had no flavor and vegetables in the soup were overcooked. Pork dish was ok too. My husband and I agreed on dinning at local vendors have more flavers and cooked with perfection. This place is so popular among tourists and cheap places with Michelin star but if you want to experience real Vietnamese food stick with street food.

Very good! Definitely good value for money, no question about that. I did, however, wonder what differentiates a Michelin recommendation versus a star. I only had the vegetarian dishes, for which there weren’t many. The only meat thing I did have was the spring rolls and I must admit that they were not good. I had a large piece of cartilage in mine, which was a surprise. Everything else was good but there was nothing that stood out as giving a ‘wow factor’. The location was beautiful and the staff were lovely.

I made a reservation through Facebook, and the response was prompt and efficient. Upon arrival, we were seated right away after confirming our reservation. The staff guided us to our table and provided the menu. Once we were ready to order, they were attentive and quick to assist. The food arrived surprisingly fast—just 10-15 minutes, even though the place was quite busy. We were impressed by the efficiency! The caramelized pork with egg was incredibly flavorful, a perfect dish to enjoy with rice. The spring rolls, dipped in their delicious sauce, were also a highlight. I especially loved the bok choy with mushrooms and the crab soup with spinach—it was so fresh and tasty. The beer was perfectly chilled, and the Hanoi beer was a refreshing thirst-quencher! As a nice touch, they offered complimentary watermelon as we were finishing our meal. I honestly don’t understand the negative reviews about the service—everyone we interacted with was courteous, prompt, and attentive. Overall, the food was outstanding! My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner, and we’ll definitely be back. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!

Make sure to reserve your spots early as it quickly goes out. You can message them on their SNS for a reservation. This is one of my first Michelin star smrated restaurant. It was good. Most dishes we ordered are definitely flavorful but the beef wrapped in leaves were a bit too salty. Their serving are also good for sharing already. Price is not too bad.

A Michelin-Star in the Heart of Hanoi Tucked away down a small side street in Hanoi, Tầm Vị offers a unique Vietnamese culinary experience that has earned it a coveted Michelin star. The restaurant showcases fresh ingredients and authentic flavors, creating dishes that are delicious and loaded with umami. The sweet and sour clam soup, brimming with tender clams and vegetables, was incredibly fresh and flavorful. The signature caramelized pork and eggs dish, offered a unique Vietnamese twist on Filipino adobo. The morning glory, cooked to perfection with crispy pork rind and garlic, was the perefct side dish. The highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the crispy spring rolls. Wrapping them in lettuce with noodles and basil created a symphony of flavors that was truly exceptional. The restaurant's ambiance is beautiful, with antique decorations and furniture transporting diners to a Vietnam of the past. However, the service fell short of expectations and was a far cry from the attentiveness one would expect at a Michelin-star which almost lowered our rating from a 5 to a 4. Overall, Tầm Vị is a must-visit destination for any foodie. For $27 USD, our four courses were an absolute steal, especially considering the restaurant's Michelin star status. Just remember to call ahead and make a reservation to secure your table.

Food was decent, flavours are definitely on the heavier side. Spinach was well seasoned, garlic added a nice aroma to the dish. Caramelised pork belly was soft, flavours were distinct and well done. However, the fish was on the dry side. Flavours were good, sichuan peppers added a nice spice to the fish but the flesh was overcooked. Lemon grass drink was refreshing and was a good palette cleanser.