Where to eat in Duong Lam ancient village : Advices from a local guide
Duong Lam ancient village has become a rising tourist attraction for Vietnamese and international visitors looking for a day trip to rural Vietnam and escape from the bustle and hustle of Hanoi Old Quarter. At Duong Lam, you can try out lots of snacks, local food in Duong Lam that you never try before.
As a DIY traveller, it’s hard to find a good cafes or restaurants in Duong Lam since there is limited choices for restaurants with tourist standard in Duong Lam. That’s why I wrote a complete food guide about where to eat in Duong Lam for DIY visitors.
Where to eat in Duong Lam village : Top rated restaurants, cafes and local eateries
Top cafes in Duong Lam village
Ca Phe Lang
One of the top-rated cafe in Duong Lam in my own opinion, Ca Phe Lang (see on the map here) is designed in an eco-friendly way with lots of bonsais and plants, which makes you feel closer to nature, also a village-friendly design that makes you feel like home here.
Chiko Cafe Duong Lam
My favorite cafe in Duong Lam. Everytime I am here, I definitely order a drink and chill out at this lovely cafe a combination of everything : Elegant, eco-friendly, historic and cozy. If you are a big fan of photos, Chiko cafe will be on the top list for the places to relax and chill out in Duong Lam.
Chiko cafe serves drinks, snacks, and junk food for kids.
Top restaurants in Duong Lam village
I find it hard to pick one of the good restaurants for lunch meal since there are no reviews on Trip Advisor to look up. Here is a list of restaurants in Duong Lam village
Restaurants for guided tour visitors in Duong Lam
Mr Hung’s house
Taking photos with local host family in DUong Lam village
A common lunch spot for Vietnamese visitors and guided tours of foreign visitors because travel agents and tour guides usually make a reservation for lunch in his home. It’s the oldest house in Duong Lam village, over 400 years old, a farmer-based working class.
Mr Huyen’s house
Lunch in an ancient house in Duong Lam village
I have to say it’s a really pretty house with plants, flowers and bonsais, a common spot for wedding photos. The owner, Mr Huyen, is a journalist and his wife, Mrs Vuot, is a former primary teacher. She is a great cook. My favorite food is Cha La Lot (Vietnamese grilled pork wrapped in betel leaves).
Please note that they only offer lunch meals for guided tour visitors, not DIY travelers
Other local families that serves lunch for guided tour visitors
- Mrs Duong Thi Lan house
- Mr The’s house, which is pretty close to Mr Huyen’s house
A set menu of these eating places above is around $10 to $12 per person with 05 courses.
Local restaurants in Duong Lam
Tam Vung house is located on the other side of the fish pond, which is on the right-hand side of the Mong Phu ancient gate. My top choice is Ca Kho (Vietnamese Caramelized fish) and Ga Mia (Mia chicken)
Bep Lang Duong Lam : Highly recommended for those who want to enjoy authentic Vietnamese food.
Com que Hai Loi : A place for cheap Vietnamese food at a affordable cost. I recommend trying the Vietnamese pork skewers.
Quan Com Hung Hanh : Just another place for casual Vietnamese food at a good price. English menu is available. I recommend trying Bun Cha, Ca Kho, Grilled chicken and Stir-fried vegetables with garlic.
Personal thoughts: You can think about booking a guided tour to Duong Lam ancient village, our guide will find the best place for lunch, and we can also customize the food as you want.
We hope this complete food guide to help you find where to eat in Duong Lam as a DIY visitor. If you have been to Duong Lam, please share with us good restaurants and local eateries.
