Discover Ha Long's Culinary Gems: Top 9 Restaurants in Ha Long Bay You Must Try

Planning a trip to the breathtaking Ha Long Bay? To make your culinary journey as stunning as the natural wonders, Joytime has compiled a list of the top 9 restaurants in Ha Long Bay. These dining spots are highly recommended by both locals and tourists for their delicious food and fantastic ambiance. Bookmark this list – you'll definitely need it during your exploration of this World Heritage site!

Quick Look:

1. Hong Hanh Restaurant
2. Yen Nhuan Restaurant
3. Phuong Nam Restaurant
4. Buffet Sen A Dong Restaurant
5. Cua Vang (Golden Crab) Restaurant
6. Hong Minh Restaurant
7. Co Ngu Restaurant
8. Thien Anh Restaurant
9. Huong Duyen Restaurant

1. Hong Hanh Restaurant

Addresses & Phone Numbers:

• Hong Hanh 1: 442 Nguyen Van Cu St., Hong Ha Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh. Tel: 0855 066 686
• Hong Hanh 2: 30 Hai Phuong St., Hong Hai Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh. Tel: 02033700189
• Hong Hanh 3: 50 Ha Long Road, Bai Chay Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh. Tel: 02033812345 / 0904385118
• Hong Hanh 6: Group 11C, Zone 4A, Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Hung Thang Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh. Tel: 02033626399 / 0934297766
• Hong Hanh - Phuong Dong: Dong Tien Village, Dong Xa Commune, Van Don District, Quang Ninh. Tel: 0931569766
• Hong Hanh Hotpot-Dimsum: Expanded Area of Column 5 - Column 8, Hong Ha Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh (Near the gas station, next to Karaoke F5). Tel: 02033518008 / 0906026366

Price Range (Estimated): 300,000 – 800,000 VND

Hong Hanh is a well-known restaurant chain in Ha Long, boasting multiple locations in prime areas of Quang Ninh. It's highly praised by visitors for its talented chefs and unique recipes. Notably, the third branch is situated on the most beautiful street in the Bai Chay tourist area, offering sea views and a view of the Queen Cable Car. Branch 1 is considered the best among all its locations.

Hong Hanh Restaurant is a famous chain of restaurants in Ha Long Bay. - Photo source: Facebook NHÀ HÀNG HỒNG HẠNH

2. Yen Nhuan Restaurant

Address: 9 Phan Boi Chau St., Cai Dam Market Intersection, Quang Ninh

Price Range (Estimated): 150,000 – 350,000 VND 

If you're looking for a Ha Long restaurant specializing in seafood at reasonable prices, Yen Nhuan is an excellent choice. The space is spacious and cozy, making it suitable for large groups. With a long history of serving locals, this restaurant is highly trusted by both residents and tourists. The first floor displays fresh seafood, allowing guests to choose their ingredients. The authentic Ha Long cooking style provides a perfect culinary experience.

3. Phuong Nam Restaurant

Addresses & Hotlines:

• Branch 1: Tran Quoc Nghien Road, Ha Long City. Hotline: 0904 290 808
• Branch 2 (Bai Chay Tourist Area): Do Si Hoa Road, Cai Dam Urban Area, Bai Chay, Ha Long City (Opposite Vinpearl Hotel). Hotline: 0901 599 598 / 02033.900.668

Website: https://nhahangphuongnamhalong.com/ 

Phuong Nam Restaurant offers a wonderful dining experience in a spacious setting that harmonizes with nature, located along the beautiful Ha Long Bay. This restaurant features an Asian-inspired cuisine with a diverse menu of specialties from all three regions of Vietnam, including dishes from the mountains and the sea, all prepared by experienced chefs. Private dining rooms with glass walls allow diners to enjoy their meal while admiring the scenery.

After enjoying the view and delicious food, you might want to unwind further with a Massage Ha Long.

Phuong Nam Restaurant is known for its delicious and authentic Vietnamese cuisine. - Photo source: Google Maps

4. Buffet Sen A Dong Restaurant

Address: 01 Ha Long Road, Bai Chay Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province

Phone/Zalo/Facebook: 0832 981 666

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://buffetsenadong.vn/ 

4.1. The Most Famous Buffet Spot in the City

Buffet Sen A Dong is ideally situated on the shore of Ha Long Bay, next to the Bai Chay Bridge and Cua Luc Temple. Its prime location allows guests to enjoy their meal while taking in the views of Ha Long Bay, the Sun Wheel cabins passing over Cua Luc Bay, and ships entering and leaving the harbor.

4.2. Ha Long Restaurant with Rustic Architecture

The restaurant's highlight is its design, deeply rooted in Vietnamese culture, particularly the fishing village style. Bamboo is used extensively for columns, walls, curtains, windows, and decorations, complemented by tiled and palm leaf roofs. The interior is adorned with traditional items like water jars, copper trays, and copper pots. 

Diners can choose from a wide variety of dishes, from salmon sashimi, octopus, and oysters to grilled squid, oysters, and shrimp; various types of sticky rice, noodles, and hot pots; as well as cakes, drinks, and fruits. Seafood is prepared according to the guests' preferences.

5. Cua Vang (Golden Crab) Restaurant

Address: 32 Phan Chi Trinh, Hung Thang Urban Area, Bai Chay, Ha Long City

Price Range (Estimated): 350,000 – 500,000 VND

If you're seeking a Ha Long restaurant with a distinctive style, Cua Vang in Bai Chay is worth a visit. As the name suggests, this place specializes in delicious crab dishes, considered among the best in Ha Long, such as tamarind crab, spicy crab, king crab fried rice, and grilled crab shell with cheese. Skillfully prepared dishes are served in clay pots to retain heat. Don't miss their signature golden crab hot pot or the unique crab simmered with bamboo shoots.

Cua Vang (Golden Crab) Restaurant is a popular seafood spot, especially known for its fresh crab dishes. - Photo source: Facebook Nhà hàng cua vàng bãi cháy

6. Hong Minh Restaurant

Address: Group 92, Don Dien Area, Ha Khau Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province (800m from Tuan Chau Gate towards Hanoi)

Phone: 0904.114.299 (Mr. Hai) / 0354.903.129 (Ms. Linh)

Located not far from Tuan Chau Island gate and right on the national highway, Hong Minh Restaurant is easy to find. It offers a spacious setting with both indoor and outdoor dining areas, as well as a special room resembling a European wine cellar. 
This Ha Long restaurant is also a seafood specialist, allowing guests to handpick fresh seafood like snails, oysters, fish, shrimp, squid, and mantis shrimp from their tanks and place their orders with the kitchen.

7. Co Ngu Restaurant

Address: 66 Ha Long, Bai Chay, Ha Long City

Price Range (Estimated): 200,000 – 700,000 VND

Named with a classic and nostalgic touch, Co Ngu Restaurant's ambiance and architecture evoke the ancient royal courts. It enjoys a prime location near Sun World Park, with views of the sea and the "most beautiful" cable car in the Bai Chay tourist area. Its location also makes it conveniently close to the Bai Chay Bridge in Ha Long.

The menu is remarkably diverse, featuring Asian and European styles, using fresh ingredients to create outstanding seafood dishes such as shark fin soup, baked oysters with cheese, and seafood hot pot.

Co Ngu Restaurant offers a charming dining experience with traditional Vietnamese flavors. - Photo source: Google Maps

8. Thien Anh Restaurant

Address: 11 Phan Boi Chau St., Group 5, Zone 9A, Bai Chay Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh

Hotline: 0968.512.768

Email: [email protected]

Price Range (Estimated): 200,000 – 400,000 VND
This Ha Long restaurant specializes in reasonably priced seafood dishes, situated in a prime location on the Cai Dam peninsula with two street-facing sides. The restaurant's warm and cozy design creates a welcoming atmosphere. 

Thien Anh also benefits from a southeast-facing location, catching the sea breeze, making it ideal for enjoying a meal with a view. Before dining, guests are invited to experience "going to the market" to select their preferred dishes.

9. Huong Duyen Restaurant

Address: 66 Tran Hung Dao St., Ha Long City, Quang Ninh

Phone: 0333.829.404

Price Range (Estimated): 200,000 – 500,000 VND

Another highly-rated Ha Long restaurant specializing in exquisite seafood dishes. It is particularly famous for its incredibly delicious and renowned traditional hand-pounded grilled squid, which is best enjoyed with white sticky rice or steamed rice rolls. 

Additionally, Huong Duyen Hon Gai offers a variety of other seafood delicacies prepared from fresh ingredients like eel, grouper, lobster, crab, squid, and blood cockles. Their hot pot is a particular favorite among diners.

After enjoying your meal, you might also want to explore the stunning Caves near Ha Long Bay.

Huong Duyen Restaurant provides a delightful dining atmosphere with fragrant and flavorful Vietnamese dishes. - Photo source: Google Maps

Hopefully, this list of restaurants in Ha Long Bay has provided you with a comprehensive overview and will help you choose the perfect place to dine during your visit!