Hai Bà — Restaurant in Rouen

Highly mediocre food. The pho was so bland it took the two jars of sauce on the table to make it more flavorful than a bucket of rainwater. The soup itself, which should be almost boiling hot, was barely above room temperature. The beef was very overcooked and tough to the point of being barely edible.

The beef wok was a big bland bowl of beef that doesn't even come with rice (a small bowl of which costs 4.5, the best dish in the place by the way).

The dessert was the first time i was genuinely disgusted by a dessert. It was an ugly mix of yogurt and red bean that tasted like sweet hummus... No thanks.

The waiters were also incapable of taking simple orders. We ordered 2 starters and 2 main dishes, with both starters being completely forgotten, and then after making note of that, only one had the fortune of being remembered. Maybe, given the state of the rest of the meal, this is for the best.

The meal came in at 45 euros for two main dishes, two beers a starter and a dessert. Quite pricy for a meal of such...

This was my first time trying Vietnamese food, and I couldn’t have picked a better place for the experience. From the moment I walked in, everything exceeded my expectations — the food, the atmosphere, and especially the service.

The food was incredibly flavorful and unlike anything I’ve had before. Each dish was a perfect blend of fresh herbs, rich broths, and bold spices. The flavors were vibrant, balanced, and truly unique — every bite was a pleasant surprise. I loved how every element on the plate had its own personality, yet everything came together beautifully.

What really stood out to me, aside from the amazing food, was the service. It was fast, friendly, and genuinely helpful. The staff made me feel welcomed and comfortable from the start. As someone unfamiliar with Vietnamese cuisine, I had a great experience.

All in all, it was a fantastic introduction to Vietnamese food. Great food, amazing service, and a warm atmosphere — I’ll definitely be coming back and bringing friends with...

(English below) Quán là một điểm nhấn của Rouen, đáng để các bạn Việt cân nhắc ghé Rouen chơi :). Mình đi buổi trưa, gọi 'menu midi' (15.9e) nhưng mà hình như nếu muốn ăn đủ entree + plat + dessert thì là 'menu midi complet' (19.9e). Cách ghi trong menu hơi khó hiểu nên các bạn nhớ hỏi kỹ nhé. Nhưng mà quan trọng là, đồ ăn ngon, rất đáng để thử (đặc biệt là khi bạn đã chán với việc phải trả rất nhiều tiền để có thể ăn các món Âu lành mạnh - nghĩa là các món có rau - chứ k phải những món chỉ toàn thịt + chất béo + tinh bột; hoặc chỉ đơn giản là bạn nhớ nhà). Kinh nghiệm của mình là: món gỏi (nộm) thì có lẽ bạn nên yêu cầu k để tôm (gỏi có vừa ức gà xé + tôm) vì tôm là dạng tôm đông lạnh, k ngon lắm; nước xốt trộn gỏi chua nhiều hơn ngọt nên đối với mình thì rất hợp. Rau trộn gỏi (giá, xà lách) tươi ngon. để bụng đói trước khi đến ăn, đặc biệt là ăn phở (phở phong cách miền Bắc) vì còn phải ăn hết nước dùng (nên ăn hết nhé); rất nên ăn chè (hơi ngọt so với khẩu vị người miền Bắc - mình nghĩ vậy :) - hơi lạt so với khẩu vị người miền Nam) vì nước cốt dừa ngon; quán có đề xuất cho chè vào ly đá nên bạn có thể hỏi và yêu cầu. Mình ăn chè thập cẩm ('chè Việt Nam'), các nguyên liệu đều ngon. Không khí ở quán nhẹ nhàng dễ thương. May mắn bạn có thể được nghe cả giọng miền Nam và miền Bắc. Chốt lại, 1 điểm phải đến ở Rouen! A must-go Vietnamese restaurant in Rouen. I had a 'menu midi complet' - entree (Vietnamese salad) + plat (phở bò tái lăn) + dessert (chè Việt Nam). This combination also offers you either a tea/ coffee as well. The food is authentic, worth your money, and healthy. the sauce for salad is more on the tangy side rather than sweet (which suits me very well); would suggest that you order to leave out the shrimp (this salad includes both shredded chicken breast + shrimp) because the shrimp is the frozen type, which is not so good. phở is Northern style (very different from Southern style, especially the broth); make sure you leave enough space in your stomach to finish all the broth. Make sure to practice using chopsticks well as eating phở with a fork would not be as good and fun as with chopsticks :) chè is a must-try dessert. It is served with thin warm coconut milk but you can ask for ice as well (or so I was offered). The restaurant vibe is cosy and attentive to customers. I had a good time dining...