Koto
Vietnamese Restaurant and Sandwich Spot$$$$
Đống Đa
"Set menu and bun cha were excellent with high quality ingredients."(11 Tips)
"The Bun Bo Nam Bo with Tofu is amazing!"(3 Tips)
"check out the temple of literature across the street"(3 Tips)
"green mango salad andfresh crystal spring roll"(3 Tips)
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Russell HirschornNovember 5, 2016Great place for clean well done Vietnam specialties. Spring rolls, mango salad, bamboo beef, bun cha, bun bo nam bo were all excellent. Stop here when visiting the Temple of Literature.
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Joanne SchwartzMay 19, 2016Loved this place!!! The food is good and yes, it's expensive, but for a reason. Speak to the manager and you'll understand the story behind this place and the amazing social work they do.Upvote3Downvote
JoannaSeptember 9, 2017Great Vietnamese food including lots of vegetarian options plus cocktails, wine and dessert for a good cause - training underprivileged youth.
Upvote3Downvote- Daren WilliamsApril 2, 2019Set menu and bun cha were excellent with high quality ingredients. Plenty of space across 3 floors, good service and a social enterprise training disadvantaged youth
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S POctober 25, 2016Very good green mango salad with prawns, and OK grilled chicken with lemongrass and chili. Good quick service.
Upvote1Downvote- Nalan İleriJuly 16, 2017I have tested beef in bbetel leaf, green mango salad andfresh crystal spring roll , they were delicious but calamari was excellent.
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velo vinoNovember 30, 2018Very good salads, main course and desert. And very friendly and attentive staff and calm and peaceful atmosphere.
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Emily ReedJanuary 7, 2018Service was wonderful! We really enjoyed everything we ate. But the koto spring rolls and desserts really stood out :)
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ᴡ ScottJanuary 20, 2018Unfortunately, this venue is not as good for groups as the one in Saigon due to the nature of the building. However, my group had a set menu and it was delicious. Perfect serving sizes.UpvoteDownvote
Holly Spencer-DunnNovember 9, 2016Amazing place! Food is fantastic and for a great cause as well! Very happy we decided to pop in hereUpvote1Downvote
Carlos SalazarJuly 2, 2015Prices might hit you as a bit too high for Vietnam, but the quality justifies it. Great food. Loved the beef bamboo and the pork-filled squid!UpvoteDownvote
Sina BartzMarch 1, 2016very tasty vietnamese food. So delicious! Don't forget to taste the chocalate cake!UpvoteDownvote
AlexJune 6, 2017Good food at decent prices. You can't go wrong, especially if you're an expat.UpvoteDownvote
Veronika EichhornNovember 11, 2012I come here mostly for western dishes, they're well prepared and served. Great cocktails and probably the best desserts.Upvote2Downvote
ElleSeptember 9, 2011Must try is the bun cha & passion fruit, pineapple, lime smoothie! K.now O.ne T.each O.ne is a social enterprise run by hospitality school students! Well worth a visit!Upvote2Downvote
Ngoc AnhDecember 21, 2018This place is mostly for tourists. it was too expensive. The rice was dry and not well cooked. Nice food decor but not good quality. Pros is staffs are very polite and they can speak English.Upvote1Downvote
adyMarch 7, 2012For an interactive experience, order the Nem Lui and roll your own rice rolls. And to cool off after a hot day, order the lemon juice.UpvoteDownvote
Lisa YOctober 17, 2013Fantastic food presentation and this restaurant is for a good cause so well worth a visit!UpvoteDownvote
Amanda SmithAugust 7, 2014We had a pre-set menu for a large group but everything I had was delicious!UpvoteDownvote
Michael MarešJanuary 11, 2014Famous KOTO restaurant where disadvantaged Vietnamese kids work and serve you. Great concept!UpvoteDownvote
Patricia DAugust 1, 2012Great snakefish salad and the Beef Bamboo is very very Good! Great service also from the trainees.UpvoteDownvote
Renju CherianJuly 12, 2014Enjoy some delicious stir fried duck n betel leaf wrapped beef !!!
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- Brandon ZAugust 3, 2012Amazing food! Also it is for a great cause, a must when you stay in Hanoi, check out the temple of literature across the streetUpvoteDownvote
Lam TrangApril 11, 2013For the good cause! And u should book a table as the restaurant is usually full!UpvoteDownvote
Dejan GavranovicSeptember 11, 2018Very good service! They speak English. Food is good. 😀UpvoteDownvote
Yakumo FujiAugust 20, 2012Great place to try local dishes for a Very good price. Nice serviceUpvoteDownvote
- Renju CherianJuly 12, 2014Slurping diwn pumpkin soup, and some yummy stir fried duck !!!
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Juan Maria Martinez ArceJanuary 7, 2012Great service, very kind. You've got to try Pho Xao Bo, heavenly delicious.Upvote1Downvote
Ignacio WalkerApril 26, 2011Try the cheese burger! Like nothing I've ever tried before! / Prueben la hamburguesa con queso! Está increíble!UpvoteDownvote
Heather CallawayFebruary 14, 2015Proceeds go to a good cause and our meal was so yummy!Upvote1Downvote
Tomas PlatzMay 7, 2011Their Bun Bo Nam Bo is delicious and enough for two if combined with some starters.Upvote1Downvote
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