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Wild Rice (Lá Luá) Restaurant Hanoi
Nothing about Lá Luá portends to be authentic Vietnamese; everything from the decor to the dining is in fact an amalgam of traditions and customs. The place looks like an upmarket L.A. bistro borrowing Japanese themes, with tall stands of bamboo encased in glass, slate floors, and bright white walls that shine with the mellow glow of indirect lighting. The food is good Vietnamese-influenced fare. My grilled chicken in chili with lemon grass was deliciously spicy and savory. Try the barbecued squid or beef with coconut. Presentation is Zen simple: white linen with black chopsticks, a plate, bowl, and a candle on the table. And it's as if the staff is playing a game of chess on your table, rearranging things as if they'd rather not disturb the utensil still life. It's all a bit studied really, but the food is very good.
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Cuisine
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Asian Fusion
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Hours
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Daily 11am-2pm and 5:30-10pm
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Address
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6 Ngo Thi Nham St
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Location
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Ba Trung, Hanoi, Around Town
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Phone
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04/943-8896
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Fax
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04/943-6299
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Prices
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Main courses 45,000 VND-160,000 VND ($3-$11)
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Credit Cards
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AE, MC, V
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