Region: Hanoi And Surrounds> Province: Vinh Phuc> Location: Tam Dao Hill Station

Tam Dao

Tam Dao is well known for its wild game. You can order deer, civet, squirrel, porcupine, forest bird, boar or grouse all over town. Be aware however that while the menu is common, the game is less so. A good collection of restaurants offering local fare are located in front of the Trung Rang Hotel . Outside of the wild animal selection, another local dish is choko, which can be seen grown virtually everywhere.

Bamboo Restaurant - For a change of pace from bambi and friends
Thi Tran, Tam Dao - Vinh Phuc
Tel: (02) 11 824 321;
melahotel@yahoo.com

A large western-style restaurant that is part of the Mela Hotel. It over looks the Mela pool and the plains below. It has quite a good selection of European-style dishes. Soups, fish, prawns, pizza, and desserts are all on the menu. An extensive breakfast menu runs from 06:30-10:00 and a 100,000 -180,000 dong buffet or bbq is offered. A good option for a change of pace from bambi and friends.
Type of Food: International / Vietnamese /

Green World - Reasonable fare
Khu Nhi Mat, Tam Dao - Vinh Phuc
Tel: (02) 11 824315;(02) 11 824035;

The hotel restaurant here runs over two levels and reflects the size of the hotel. Lots of the same game meat is offered here as elsewhere at roughly the same prices. Wild boar will set you back 80,000-100,000D while squirrel hops on the plate for 70,000-100,000D. There is also a selection of Vietnamese favourites at standard prices. Breakfast of stir fried noodles, chicken soup or rice gruel is also available. They stock a number of wines both local and international and plenty of rice wine to tip you off your chair.
Type of Food: Vietnamese /

Thus Trang Com Pho - Good quality food
In front of the Trung Rang Hotel, Tam Dao - Vinh Phuc

Good quality food with a selection of game and vegetable dishes. The fried rice here is cooked with sticky rice which is quite delightful and the grilled beef is succulent.
Type of Food: Vietnamese /