Tầm vị
Van Mieu
Vintage Vietnamese restaurant set in a two-story wooden house featuring antique furnishings and over 100 traditional Northern dishes. Notable for its authentic 'mother's cooking' style and collection of Chinese furniture alongside nostalgic elements like an antique gramophone.
Setting
Housed in a traditional two-story wooden house accommodating 100 diners across 20 tables. The property includes a small tree-lined yard creating separation from the urban environment.
Interior
- Original Chinese furniture collection
- Vintage decorative elements including antique gramophone and telephone
- Traditional wooden tables and bamboo chopsticks
- Hand-written signage throughout
Culinary Focus
The menu presents over 100 dishes emphasizing Northern Vietnamese home-style cooking, with select offerings from central and southern regions.
Signature Dishes
- Vietnamese ham with periwinkle chả ốc, served with herbs and rice vermicelli
- Crab soup with malabar spinach in clear broth
- Traditional preparations including:
- Cá kho (fish in caramel sauce)
- Đậu phụ rán (fried tofu)
- Rau muống luộc (boiled water spinach)
Technical Details
- Single service format
- Recommended by notable figures including chef Luke Nguyen
- Location: 4B Yen The Street