Hanoi Haven is serving up even more delectable reasons to visit

A year after first bringing its vibrant, French-inflected take on modern Vietnamese dining to Takapuna, Hanoi Haven has only deepened its appeal. With a menu refresh introducing inventive new plates alongside steadfast favourites, this is the perfect moment to revisit (or discover) what makes it such a local treasure.

For the purists, the signature Cha Ca La Vong remains a non-negotiable — market fish marinated with turmeric and galangal, served with rice noodles and fresh herbs in a dish that sings with bright, layered flavour. The much-loved Ba La Lot — chargrilled beef wrapped in fragrant betel leaves served with vermicelli noodles, fresh salad and a tangy fish dipping sauce — is another Hanoi classic that never disappoints.

Among the new arrivals, the Crispy Pork Belly offers an irresistible interplay of golden crackling and tender meat, while the Five-Spice Roasted Duck Cascade brings slow-simmered depth to succulent slices of duck in a rich oyster-ginger sauce. The Contemporary Stuffed Squid, filled with pork, prawns, and mushrooms then caramel-glazed, delivers a textural thrill that’s pure culinary theatre.

To start, a Roasted Duck Salad — fresh, zesty, and just sweet enough with grapes and carrot pickles — is a standout, while the Chilli Margarita offers a perfect hit of heat to sip alongside.

From long-held signatures to bold new dishes, Hanoi Haven’s menu reflects the same qualities that have carried it through its first year: flavour, vibrancy, and a knack for transporting you straight to the streets of Vietnam (no passport required).