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Tamarind Cafe

80 Pho Ma May | Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam
(04) 926 0580
Ranked #48 of 376 restaurants in Hanoi
4.0 of 5 stars 117 Reviews
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Bristol, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012
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This place is spot on if you need a break from pounding the streets of the Old Quarter. Cool and comfy, great service, an impressive menu and delicious vegetarian food. Very handy for the Handspan tourist office next door.

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Dublin
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is Vegetarian heaven; I literally cannot remember the last time I had so many choices on a menu! Brilliantly executed food and great drinks with a chilled-out atmosphere. Slightly higher prices than other places maybe but you ABSOLUTELY get your money's worth. My boyfriend is a non-vege and also really enjoyed his meal. You cannot afford to miss this... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is good, reliable vegetarian food in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Sheffield
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I really liked this vegetarian cafe and you'll love it, veggie or not. Large menu with a variety of cuisines represented and friendly staff. If there was one complaint, it was that a fan feel off the wall and hit me. It didn't hurt but hopefully they have checked all the others to make sure they are safe. It didn't... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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person found this review helpful

Tamarind Cafe is located right in the heart of the Old Quarter and offers a large selection of vegetarian dishes without any boundaries being drawn on origin or influence. Arabic tabbouleh rubs shoulders with Vietnamese summer rolls and Greek falafels in an extensive and varied menu. You are guaranteed to find something you like. We popped in for a light... More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

As a flex veggie the food in Asia is very easy to get, but I really like the menu of Tamarind. They really have thought it through, The prices are a bit on the expensive side,,, The service is very good, very friendly and they are willing to adapt on the menu if you ask. I enjoyed the Tamarind Salad... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Located in the old quarter this restaurant was a good choice on our first night in Hanoi. There are a lot of staff in the place and their English was mixed. The restaurant was nicely decorated and had free wifi. The food was pretty good and there was a lot of choice.

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Brisbane, Australia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

A funky little cafe in Hanoi - delicious fruity cocktails and yummy vegetarian food (try the summer rolls). A comfortable place to watch the world go by...

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Bali, Indonesia
Top Contributor
70 reviews 70 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

We only had drinks and mango sticky rice which by far the worst we ever had,presentation was pretty but not the taste. We realized when we read the menu it was a vegetarian restaurant,so we did not order anything else,we end up in nearby 69 restaurant,opposite New Day cafe both are very good!

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Langkawi, Malaysia
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

While walking through the Old Quarter I found this nice and cosy place. There is a travel agency in the back of the restaurant so there is quite some activity with people walking in and out. The menu has a lot of variety (Asian and Western dishes) and food quality and presentation of food was good. Portions are normal but... More

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