The Rhythms Restaurant — Restaurant in Hà Nội

I returned to Rhythms on 25th January 2022 with my wife for our 2nd wedding anniversary. We had enjoyed our first visit in February 2020 and it was time to go back.

Unfortunately the restaurant has not maintained its high standards when it comes to the menu availability and the quality of the food and drinks.

When we arrived the staff seated us and gave us our food and drinks menus. The two main courses that my wife and I wanted were not available and my wife's 2nd choice was not available either. We ordered two cuts of steak instead, one rare and one medium rare.

We then ordered a glass or house red wine each but it was unavailable so we decided to order a bottle of wine. Our first choice bottle of Malbec was not available either. The manager asked if she could help us choose a bottle which we accepted. We told her we wanted something light and fruity and that we did not like dry wines like Merlot etc. She suggested a bottle of Chilean Red Cabernet which was priced at 1,400,000 VND, one of the more expensive red wines on the menu. They brought the bottle and I tried it. It was a very dry wine (less dry than a Merlot but quite similar) which my wife and I did not like. I had one small glass and my wife had two small glasses before she had enough.

The steaks arrived and they had cooked my steak raw/ rare (this was my wife's order) and my wife's steak medium/medium well (i had ordered medium rare). We just swapped steaks so that we did not cause a fuss. Due to the meals that we wanted not being available, my wife had ordered her steak based on the side dishes that came with it but there was no asparagus on either of the steaks as stated in the menu. When we asked, a member of staff went to the kitchen and the chef grilled one piece of asparagus each. The steaks were not well seasoned and lacked the expected meaty flavour. They were not the worst steaks we have had in Hanoi but are definitely not in the top 10.

For dessert we ordered two chocolate lava cakes. We were told it would take 15 minutes to prepare them which was fine as they are freshly made. When they arrived to our table, both were overcooked with no gooey chocolate inside, just dry chocolate cake. We decided not to say anything because we had to get back home to our baby as it was 8.15pm.

When we paid the bill the staff brought us a small sample of a cocktail to apologise for the wine although we still had to pay 1,400,000 VND (after checking online you can buy it in a store at retail price for 450,000 VND) for 3 small glasses (1/4 of the bottle) and we took the bottle home so that we can use it in some cooking at some point.

Overall the service was good but the selection of foods, as well as the quality of the food and drinks, are now well below expectations.

After enjoying our first visit 2 years ago, I now cannot advise anyone to go to The Rhythms Restaurant any more and I feel sorry that I have...

We wanted some Western type food after 10 days of Vietnamese food and discovered it was Restaurant Week, and that this eatery had good reviews and was only 10 minutes from our hotel.

We were the only diners there for lunch that day, and the service was friendly from the conceirge downstairs who directed us to the restaurant, and the staff there.

There was a great view of the lake as well. Foodwise, it was mostly good and dishes were presented well. The seafood salad was tasty and the vegetables were fresh and not wilted. There were a few pieces of sliced squid and prawns, and the sauce was a tad sweet - it needed a bit of acidity. My missus liked her corn soup.

The mains were done to our liking of medium, and were nice. There was some gristle in the wife’s piece but mine was good. The black pepper sauce was a little light on taste. Dessert of ice cream was a...

Food was delicious and immaculately presented. Wait staff were very helpful and attentive. Gorgeous views over the lake. And the decor of predominantly black marble feels sophisticated. The only things I’d say against are portions sizes were on the smaller side and drinks were quite pricey, however overall a really wonderful dining experience.

Edit: I would also like to add that although this restaurant is probably not best suited to young children (feels more like a fine dining restaurant, no parents room facility), by circumstance I had my baby with me and the staff were incredible going above and beyond to assist our needs and make us comfortable. Five stars again for your...