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Lamai Garden
A farm-to-table restaurant in Tay Ho serving seasonal and vegetarian tasting menus from its own farm in Phu Tho, awarded a Michelin Green Star in 2025.
At a glance
- Type
- Contemporary Vietnamese, farm to table
- Area
- Tay Ho, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- lamaigarden.com
Good to know
- Michelin Green Star 2025
- Tasting menu
- Vegetarian menu
- Chef's counter
- Reservations required
Why we recommend it
Lamai Garden is Hanoi's leading farm-to-table restaurant and was awarded a Michelin Green Star in 2025, the guide's recognition for restaurants at the forefront of sustainable gastronomy. Chef-owner Hieu Trung Tran reimagined the restaurant in 2022 around a contemporary Vietnamese tasting menu, with a separate vegetarian menu, and it remains in the 2026 Michelin Guide Vietnam.
Arriving is part of the experience. Guests walk through a garden to reach the dining area, where counter seating faces the open kitchen, so you can watch the team cook and plate each course. The atmosphere is intimate and focused, and the counter format suits couples and small groups who enjoy talking about food with the chefs.
The menu is built around the restaurant's own farm in Phu Tho province, which supplies garden herbs, ducks and black pigs. The approach is hyper-local and seasonal, and the restaurant describes a closed-loop, zero-waste system in which kitchen trimmings are composted to feed the farm. The Michelin inspectors highlight a squid noodle dish inspired by pho chua as an example of the chef's creativity. Because the menu changes with the seasons, expect different dishes from one visit to the next.
According to its website, Lamai Garden is open for dinner from Monday to Friday, from 6pm to 11pm, with lunch on Friday from 11am to 3pm. It is closed on Saturday and Sunday, so plan accordingly. Reservations are required; book through the reservation link on the restaurant's website or by phone. The restaurant describes itself as a small garden restaurant where every dish tells a story of Vietnamese culture through original ingredients, and there is a separate drinks menu as well as a Chinese-language version of the menus. Mention dietary needs and your choice of menu when booking, as the vegetarian menu is a full alternative rather than an afterthought.
The restaurant is on De Quai Street in Tay Ho, near West Lake and a taxi ride from the Old Quarter. It is a good choice for a special dinner for anyone interested in sustainability, vegetables and modern Vietnamese cooking, and pairs well with an afternoon at West Lake.
Lamai Garden FAQs
Does Lamai Garden have a Michelin distinction?
It was awarded a Michelin Green Star in 2025 for sustainable gastronomy and is listed in the 2026 Michelin Guide Vietnam.
Who is the chef?
Chef-owner Hieu Trung Tran.
What menus are offered?
A seasonal tasting menu and a vegetarian menu.
Where do the ingredients come from?
Mainly from the restaurant's own farm in Phu Tho, including herbs, ducks and black pigs.
When is it open?
Dinner Monday to Friday, 6pm to 11pm, plus lunch on Friday from 11am to 3pm; closed Saturday and Sunday.
Do I need to book?
Yes, reservations are required, through the restaurant's website or by phone.
Is there counter seating?
Yes, counter seats face the open kitchen.
Where is it?
At 36B De Quai Street in Tay Ho, near West Lake.