"Will I find Indian food in Vietnam?" — this is the #1 question every Indian traveller asks before booking their Vietnam holiday. We've heard it from honeymoon couples, retired parents, vegetarian families, and even adventurous foodies craving home comfort after 3 days of pho.
Here's the great news: Vietnam now has 50+ authentic Indian restaurants across every major tourist city, many run by Indian chefs, serving full vegetarian menus, accommodating Jain dietary requirements, and offering halal-certified meals. From fine-dining Mughlai in Hanoi to beachside dal-roti in Phu Quoc, you'll never go hungry.
This complete Indian food guide for Vietnam breaks down the best Indian restaurants in every city Indian travellers visit — with verified addresses, price ranges in INR, vegetarian/Jain/halal information, and exactly what to order at each place.
Why Vietnam Has Become an Indian Food Paradise
Vietnam received 243,000 Indian tourists in Q1 2026 alone — a 69% jump year-on-year. With this booming Indian tourism, the food scene has transformed:
- 50+ Indian restaurants across major cities (vs just 15 in 2020)
- Indian chefs running most upscale establishments
- Vegetarian-only restaurants in Hanoi and Saigon
- Jain meal preparations available with advance notice
- Halal-certified options in major cities
- Affordable prices — full meals from ₹400–₹1,200
Quick Overview: Indian Restaurants by Vietnamese City
Here's where you'll find Indian food in Vietnam:
- Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon): 15+ Indian restaurants — the biggest selection
- Hanoi: 12+ restaurants — second biggest, including dedicated vegetarian
- Da Nang: 5–7 restaurants — growing rapidly with Indian tourism boom
- Hoi An: 3–5 restaurants — small but consistently good
- Phu Quoc: 3–4 restaurants — mainly inside luxury resorts
- Nha Trang: 4–5 restaurants — caters to Indian honeymooners
- Halong City: 1–2 restaurants — limited but emerging
- Da Lat: 3+ restaurants — Vietnam's cool hill station
- Hue: 1–2 restaurants — for travellers passing through the imperial city
👉 For complete city-by-city listings with verified addresses, hours, and current ratings, visit our Indian Restaurants in Vietnam directory — updated monthly with fresh reviews from Indian travellers.
🏛️ Indian Restaurants in Hanoi
Hanoi has the second-highest concentration of Indian restaurants in Vietnam, conveniently grouped in two areas — the Old Quarter (tourist hub) and Tay Ho/West Lake (upscale dining).
Top Picks in Hanoi:
Dalcheeni (West Lake)
- Hanoi's top-rated fine-dining Indian restaurant
- Speciality: Mughlai cuisine, Hyderabadi biryani
- Price range: ₹800–₹1,800 per person
- Best for: Special occasions, couples, business dinners
Namaste Hanoi (Old Quarter)
- Longtime favourite with multiple branches
- Speciality: North Indian curries, tandoori, fresh naan
- Price range: ₹500–₹1,200 per person
- Best for: First-time visitors, walking distance from most hotels
Ram Krishna Vegetarian Indian Cuisine
- Hanoi's dedicated pure-vegetarian Indian restaurant
- Speciality: South Indian dosas, North Indian thalis
- Price range: ₹400–₹900 per person
- Best for: Vegetarians, Jains (with 4–6 hour advance notice)
Tandoor Restaurant (Old Quarter) and Foodshop 45 are other Hanoi institutions worth trying.
👉 For complete Hanoi Indian restaurant listings with addresses, vegetarian/Jain options, and current prices, see our detailed Indian Restaurants in Hanoi guide.
🌃 Indian Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Saigon — officially Ho Chi Minh City — has the largest Indian dining scene in Vietnam, with 15+ established restaurants and several new openings every year.
Top Picks in Ho Chi Minh City:
Natraj Indian Restaurant
- One of Saigon's most beloved Indian institutions
- Speciality: Authentic North Indian, generous portions
- Price range: ₹500–₹1,500 per person
- Best for: Group dining, families
Benaras Indian Bistro (District 1)
- Modern Indian cuisine with fusion twist
- Speciality: Pani puri, chaats, creative mocktails
- Price range: ₹700–₹1,800 per person
- Best for: Younger travellers, Instagram-worthy presentation
Ganesh Indian Restaurant
- Reliable chain with branches in District 1
- Speciality: Consistent flavours, vegetarian-friendly
- Price range: ₹500–₹1,200 per person
- Best for: First-time visitors, vegetarians
Saigon Indian Kitchen and Tandoor Saigon are also popular among Indian travellers and the local expat community.
👉 Complete Saigon Indian restaurant listings: Indian Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City.
🌉 Indian Restaurants in Da Nang
Da Nang has emerged as a major Indian tourist hub in 2026, and its Indian restaurant scene has grown to match the demand.
Top Picks in Da Nang:
Spice Route Indian Restaurant
- Refined modern setting, well-established
- Speciality: Seafood curry, prawn masala (leveraging Da Nang's fresh seafood)
- Price range: ₹600–₹1,500 per person
- Best for: Couples, special dinners
Khazaana Da Nang
- Affordable, generous portions
- Speciality: Lamb biryani, tandoori chicken, vegetarian combo
- Price range: ₹450–₹1,100 per person
- Best for: Families, value seekers
Mumtaz Indian Restaurant
- Long-standing Da Nang favourite
- Speciality: Traditional Punjabi cuisine
- Price range: ₹500–₹1,300 per person
- Best for: Authentic North Indian flavours
Ganesh Da Nang branch offers the same consistent experience as their other locations.
👉 Complete Da Nang Indian restaurant guide: Indian Restaurants in Da Nang.
🏮 Indian Restaurants in Hoi An
The lantern-lit streets of Hoi An are surprisingly home to a small but excellent Indian dining scene.
Top Picks in Hoi An:
Ganesh Indian Restaurant Hoi An
- Most reliable Indian option in Hoi An
- Speciality: Surprisingly authentic dal makhani, butter chicken, fresh naan
- Price range: ₹500–₹1,200 per person
- Best for: After a day exploring Hoi An Ancient Town
Omar's Indian Restaurant
- Cozy ambiance with Indian chefs
- Speciality: North Indian and Halal options
- Price range: ₹450–₹1,000 per person
- Best for: Solo travellers, casual dining
👉 Complete Hoi An Indian dining options: Indian Restaurants in Hoi An.
🏖️ Indian Restaurants in Phu Quoc
Honeymooners and beach lovers visiting Phu Quoc Island won't have to compromise on home food either.
Top Picks in Phu Quoc:
Spice House by Cassia Cottage
- Resort-quality Indian-influenced fine dining
- Speciality: Coastal Indian-fusion cuisine
- Price range: ₹900–₹2,000 per person
- Best for: Romantic dinners, honeymooners
Pepper Tree Restaurant (La Veranda Resort)
- Multi-cuisine restaurant with strong Indian menu
- Speciality: Curries, biryanis, vegetarian thalis
- Price range: ₹800–₹1,800 per person
- Best for: Resort guests, families
Many 5-star resorts in Phu Quoc (JW Marriott, InterContinental, Premier Village) can prepare Indian breakfast and dinner on request. Give them 24-hour advance notice.
👉 Complete Phu Quoc Indian dining options: Indian Restaurants in Phu Quoc.
🚢 Indian Food on Halong Bay Cruises
Don't worry — even your overnight Halong Bay cruise can be Indian-friendly.
How to Get Indian Food on Cruises:
- Inform 48 hours before: Most 4-star and 5-star cruises can prepare vegetarian Indian meals when given advance notice
- Specify "no fish sauce": Many Vietnamese vegetarian dishes use fish sauce (nuoc mam)
- Carry backup snacks: MTR ready-to-eat meals, theplas, mathri, biscuits
- Halong city restaurants: The One Indian Restaurant has opened in Halong City serving authentic dishes — see our Indian Restaurants in Ha Long City guide
For complete Halong Bay cruise food planning, see our Halong Bay cruise guide.
🌄 Indian Food in Sapa
Sapa is more limited for dedicated Indian restaurants, but options exist:
- Some homestays can prepare simple Indian-style meals on request
- Pack instant Indian meals (MTR, Haldiram's) for treks
- Hotel restaurants often have basic Indian vegetarian options
- For full Indian meal experience, plan it in Hanoi before or after Sapa
Vegetarian, Jain & Halal Options in Vietnam
For Vegetarians 🥦
Vegetarians have it easiest. Almost every Indian restaurant in Vietnam offers full vegetarian menus. Dedicated pure-veg options include:
- Ram Krishna Vegetarian (Hanoi) — Pure vegetarian only
- Many Buddhist vegetarian (com chay) restaurants serve vegetarian Vietnamese food
- Most luxury hotels have vegetarian buffet selections
For Jains 🚫
Jain food is the trickiest but doable:
- Call restaurants 4–6 hours in advance to request no onion, no garlic, no root vegetables
- Ram Krishna (Hanoi) accommodates Jain requirements
- Strict Jains often carry their own staples — rice, lentils, achar
- Saigon has more flexibility than other cities
For Halal Eaters 🌙
Halal-certified Indian restaurants are available:
- Omar's (Hoi An) is halal-certified
- Several Saigon restaurants serve halal meat
- Always confirm halal status when ordering
5 Tips for Eating Indian Food in Vietnam
- Book ahead during peak Indian tourist season (October–March, especially around Diwali and Christmas)
- Carry small denominations of VND — many smaller Indian restaurants don't accept cards
- Ask for "spicy" if you want authentic Indian heat — most restaurants tone down spice for Western tourists by default
- Try local-Indian fusion dishes like Vietnamese-style butter chicken or curry pho
- Use Grab Food — most major Indian restaurants deliver to your hotel
What to Carry from India (Just in Case)
Pack these as backup for emergencies, long travel days, or remote locations:
- MTR/Haldiram's ready-to-eat pouches (5–10 packets)
- Instant poha, upma, khichdi packets
- Maggi noodles (4–5 packs)
- Theplas, mathri, namkeen
- Pickle sachets (mango, lemon)
- Tea bags / instant coffee sachets
- Biscuits (Parle-G, Marie)
Vietnamese customs are friendly toward Indian food packets — no issues at the airport.
Indian Food Cost in Vietnam — What to Expect
Indian food is slightly pricier than local Vietnamese cuisine, but still very affordable by Indian standards:
- Budget Indian meal: ₹400–₹600 per person (street-side or small restaurants)
- Mid-range restaurant: ₹600–₹1,200 per person (most popular spots)
- Fine dining: ₹1,200–₹2,500 per person (Dalcheeni, Benaras, Spice House)
- Resort Indian meals: ₹1,500–₹3,000 per person (5-star hotels)
For complete trip budgeting including food costs, read our detailed Vietnam tour cost from India guide.
Common Questions Indian Travellers Ask
Will I find Indian breakfast in Vietnam?
Yes — most luxury resorts and 4-star+ hotels offer Indian breakfast (idli, dosa, paratha, poha) on request. Inform at check-in.
Are there pure Jain restaurants in Vietnam?
No dedicated Jain-only restaurants exist, but several Indian restaurants (especially Ram Krishna in Hanoi) prepare Jain meals with advance notice.
Can I get fresh chapati or roti?
Yes, every Indian restaurant in Vietnam serves fresh tandoori roti, naan, paratha — most made by Indian chefs.
Is South Indian food available?
Limited but available. Ram Krishna (Hanoi) and select Saigon restaurants serve dosa, idli, and sambar. Most restaurants are North Indian focused.
Sample Indian-Friendly Vietnam Itinerary
Here's how to weave Indian dining into a 7-day Vietnam trip:
- Day 1–2 (Hanoi): Dinner at Namaste Hanoi or Dalcheeni
- Day 3 (Halong Bay Cruise): Pre-arrange vegetarian Indian meals on cruise
- Day 4 (Hoi An): Ganesh Hoi An for authentic dal-roti
- Day 5 (Da Nang): Spice Route for seafood Indian fusion
- Day 6–7 (Ho Chi Minh): Try Natraj, Benaras Bistro, and Saigon Indian Kitchen
For complete day-by-day itinerary planning, see our 7-day Vietnam itinerary from India.
Final Word: You'll Eat Like Royalty in Vietnam
Gone are the days when Indian travellers had to survive on Maggi for a week in Vietnam. With 50+ authentic Indian restaurants spread across every major tourist city, you can enjoy biryanis in Hanoi, butter chicken in Hoi An, masala dosa in Saigon, and beachside curries in Phu Quoc — all without breaking the bank.
👉 Plan your Vietnam holiday with confidence. For the complete city-by-city Indian restaurant directory with verified addresses, current prices in INR, ratings, and dietary information, visit our comprehensive Indian Restaurants in Vietnam directory.
Ready to book your Vietnam trip? Browse our destination packages:
Halong Bay · Hanoi · Hoi An · Da Nang · Ho Chi Minh City · Phu Quoc · Sapa
Or read our other comprehensive guides:
- Vietnam Visa for Indian Passport — Complete 2026 Guide
- Best Time to Visit Vietnam from India
- 7-Day Vietnam Itinerary from India
- Vietnam Tour Cost from India
- Halong Bay Cruise Guide
- 25 Vietnam Travel Tips for Indians
- Phu Quoc Island Guide 2026
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