Gujarat Indian Restaurant — Restaurant in Hà Nội

Date of Visit: May 3, 2025

I visited Gujarat Indian Restaurant in Hanoi this morning, drawn by its promise of authentic vegetarian cuisine. The restaurant's signage indicated operating hours starting at 8:00 AM; however, upon my arrival at 10:30 AM, I was informed by a Vietnamese staff member that entry was not permitted until 11:00 AM. This discrepancy between advertised hours and actual service was inconvenient.

Once allowed entry at 11:00 AM, I placed my order. Unfortunately, the dishes served were noticeably different in quality compared to their Ho Chi Minh City counterpart. Both vegetable dishes appeared to contain excessive food coloring, which left visible stains on our hands. Upon bringing this to the manager's attention, he acknowledged the use of food coloring, stating it was part of their preparation process.

While I appreciate the restaurant's commitment to serving pure vegetarian food—a rarity in Hanoi—the overall experience was underwhelming. The inconsistency in service hours, combined with the subpar food quality and use of artificial coloring, detracted from the dining experience.

Pros: Offers pure vegetarian cuisine, catering to a niche audience in Hanoi.

Cons: Inconsistent operating hours. Inferior food quality compared to other branches. Use of artificial food coloring in dishes.

I hope this feedback is taken constructively to enhance the dining experience for future patrons.

Note: This review is based on personal experience and aims to provide constructive feedback for...

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