The restaurant business is a service industry, and customers always expect to be served attentively. However, you will be surprised to know that there are many restaurants with bizarre rules that are hard to understand, yet they are always packed with customers. Join us to discover these unique eateries that fascinate so many people.
1 Tam Nguyen Grilled Chicken with Bamboo Rice
Tam Nguyen Grilled Chicken with Bamboo Rice
Restaurant Quality: 3.7/5 (Google Rating)
Address: Road to Golden Valley, Ward 7, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province
Price Range: 100,000 – 250,000 VND
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM daily (usually crowded at 11:00 AM)
Phone Number: 0933189067
Facebook: To be updated
Delivery: No
Menu: , , , , Stir-fried Bitter Melon with Pork
Signature Dish:
Pros: Delicious food, enthusiastic service
Cons: Reservation required, must arrive on time, no menu choices
The first unique feature you will notice about Tam Nguyen Grilled Chicken with Bamboo Rice is that the restaurant only serves customers from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM every day. This means that to dine at the restaurant, you must make a reservation at least one day in advance, pay a deposit, and arrive on time; otherwise, you will lose both your deposit and your seat.
The restaurant only serves customers from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM daily
Located on the road to Golden Valley, quite far from the city center of Da Lat, the restaurant offers a quiet and comfortable space. Another special feature is that you will not be able to choose your dishes as the restaurant will decide the menu for you. The food here is rated as quite delicious, unique, and of good quality, definitely worth the effort.
Diverse, delicious, and high-quality food
Despite being so “exclusive,” the owners are extremely enthusiastic and adorable. You will be welcomed warmly and served attentively during your dining experience here. This is truly a place that offers a chance to enjoy culinary delights instead of just a regular meal.
2 Three-Color Che – 142 Nguyen Phi Khanh
Three-Color Che – 142 Nguyen Phi Khanh
Restaurant Quality: 3.7/5 (Google Rating)
Address: 142 Nguyen Phi Khanh, Tan Dinh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Price Range: Approximately 20,000 VND
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily (usually crowded at 8:00 PM)
Phone Number: 0908359437
Facebook: To be updated
Delivery: Yes (Shopee Food)
Menu: Three-Color Che, , Green Bean Soup,…
Signature Dish: Three-Color Che (Approximately 20,000 VND/bowl)
Pros: Delicious che, affordable prices
Cons: Long waiting times
This che stall is called “exclusive” because the owner has a very slow and quiet working style. Although he doesn’t actively invite customers like many other stalls, he is extremely kind and always focuses on cooking and selling che, especially since the che recipes here are traditional and extremely delicious and unique.
You may have to wait in line to buy che at this “exclusive” stall
Perhaps that is why when buying che here, you may have to wait a little longer. No matter how crowded it is, the owner still takes his time and prepares the che slowly. The stall doesn’t have a wide variety of che, but the ones available are of good quality and taste “superb,” rich and creamy, worth the time spent waiting.
3 Beep Cho Meow
Beep Cho Meow
Restaurant Quality: 5.0/5 (Google Rating)
Address: 2 Khoi Nghia Bac Son Street, Ward 10, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province
Price Range: 150,000 – 180,000 VND
Opening Hours: Midnight – 9:00 PM, Monday to Friday; 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday (usually crowded at 12:00 PM)
Phone Number: 0384621258
Facebook: Cho Meow
Delivery: No
Menu: To be updated
Signature Dish: To be updated
Pros: Beautiful space, delicious food
Cons: Reservation required
If you are looking for a family restaurant with a peaceful and lush green space in Da Lat, look no further than Beep Cho Meow, owned by Ms. Nam. The unique feature of this restaurant is that there is no fixed menu; after you make a reservation, Ms. Nam will go to the market and cook according to your requests.
Ms. Nam will go to the market and cook according to your requests
You will be able to enjoy a simple meal with all the passion and love from Ms. Nam. Being able to watch her cook and chat with her is definitely a unique experience worth trying. The restaurant has a vintage, green, and cozy space, with an especially cute cat that always stays by the kitchen.
Vintage and green space of the restaurant
In addition, you will be able to enjoy delicious Da Lat dishes in a warm kitchen. From ingredients to cooking, Ms. Nam prepares everything carefully. You will also feel the friendliness and enthusiasm of Ms. Nam when visiting this place.
4 Co Lan’s Cold Snail Noodle Soup
Co Lan’s Cold Snail Noodle Soup
Restaurant Quality: 3.8/5 (Google Rating)
Address: 28 P. Bui Thi Xuan, Bui Thi Xuan, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
Price Range: 40,000 – 50,000 VND
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM daily (usually crowded at 12:00 PM)
Phone Number: 0778400161
Facebook: To be updated
Delivery: No
Menu: Bún Ốc Cổ, Special Bún Ốc
Signature Dish: Bún Ốc Cổ (approximately 50,000 VND/bowl)
Pros: Delicious food
Cons: Slightly expensive
Known as the most “pretentious” snail noodle soup stall in Hanoi, Co Lan’s cold snail noodle soup is still crowded with customers. Co Lan has strict requirements for her customers, and she does not hesitate to remind them of the proper way to eat snail noodle soup, from holding the bowl to eating.
Co Lan is strict and has high requirements for customers eating her cold snail noodle soup
With a history of more than 30 years, Co Lan’s cold snail noodle soup is definitely one of the interesting culinary destinations you should try. Although Co Lan is strict, this will be a great experience for you to enjoy authentic Hanoi-style cold snail noodle soup.
The above are restaurants with very strange rules. Although they are considered “exclusive,” they are always crowded with customers. We hope that this article has provided you with useful information.
