Chả cá 84 — Restaurant in Hà Nội

If I can rate this diner 6 stars or 7 stars, I would.

The experience was beyond good. The food was amazing, the fish fillet is crisp and firm and though it seems like a small portion, people usually prefer eating a lot of vegetable (with green onion and dill) and rice vermicelli with the shrimp paste. It blew my mind that the fish fillet was not the center of this dish!

We were taught by the sweet family to put the veggie underneath the fish so the pan wouldn’t over-fry and burn it. They offered a very good service, the daughter was friendly, smiley and helped us all the way to the finish line - especially when they saw us clumsy with this dish. And we were touched by this service, it’s not 5-star restaurant perfection but it is like eating with your family. Someone had reviewed before, “a very sweet family in an unpretentious restaurant at a decent price”.

After, they offered us a soup made from the fish you can eat with the rice vermicelli too. Then, they gave us 2 bowls of fish porridge (pepper, dill, same fish) AND coconut jelly cups for this hot season. Constant surprises, we were in awe!!

I hoped you would keep this service and spirit for a long time and only specialized in Cha Ca so you could bring much good time to many...

We were very curious about Chả Cá Lã Vọng, and this restaurant did not disappoint! From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly welcoming and even took the time to show us how to properly enjoy the dish, making the experience even more special.

A good Chả Cá is all about the balance of flavors and textures. The fish was marinated perfectly, infused with turmeric and spices, then cooked in a sizzling pan with fragrant dill and green onions. The result? Tender, flavorful fish with a slight crispiness on the edges, best enjoyed with vermicelli noodles, roasted peanuts, fresh herbs, and a squeeze of lime.

We ordered the fish set and, out of curiosity, tried the fish gut set—which turned out to be a delightful surprise! I never expected fish gut to be this tasty, but it had a unique chewiness and rich flavor that made it really enjoyable.

To top it off, they even gave us free fish soup and two coconut puddings for dessert, which was such a nice touch!

If you’re a tourist looking to try Hanoi’s signature dish, this is definitely the place to go. A fantastic experience all around—highly...

It was a tiring day, with lots of walking (due to shopping 😂) and I am glad I chanced upon this restaurant in google maps since I’m craving for cha ca before flying out of vietnam the next day.

It is located a few kilometers from the old quarter so, the area is relatively quieter especially at night (at least when I visited). The restaurant gives of a family business vibe (because the staff looks like a whole family, but I am not sure 😅) and the service exudes that warmth from a family as well.

Food is exquisite and a great value for money. They even offered a coconut jelly as dessert for free.

Will definitely note this restaurant as one of the best ones I...