Emperor

Frommer's Review

For atmosphere and decor alone, the Emperor is Hanoi's address of note. A beautiful restored colonial that stands sentinel at the busy street-side entrance is the fine-dining area, posh and elegant. With the torches and candlelight, hushed mumbles of conversations, and gliding staff in traditional ao-dai dresses, you might think you've entered a time warp. Basic dishes fit any budget, but specialty items like the ubiquitous bird's nest or shark-fin soup will run up the bill. This is Vietnamese fine dining at its best, a tourist and expat favorite. At time of writing they were closed for renovation, but should be open by the time you read this.

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