Củi is a boutique restaurant group that offers a fresh, contemporary take on Southern Vietnamese cuisine. Familiar flavors from the riverlands are thoughtfully refined and served in a modern setting, while preserving the warmth and sincerity at the heart of the region’s food culture. Here, tradition is not frozen in time; it continues to live, adapt, and be enjoyed in today’s way of dining "Palate of the Southern Delta".

Củi spaces offer a contemporary interpretation of Southern Vietnamese life. Rather than recreating familiar scenes, the design gently evokes the spirit of the region through space, light, and materials. Traditional handcrafted elements are paired with modern, everyday materials, creating an atmosphere that feels warm, familiar, and quietly new.

Củi’s menu is a quiet, thoughtful retelling of Southern Vietnamese cuisine. Familiar flavors from the riverlands—rooted in home kitchens, shared meals, and moments of togetherness—are carefully distilled and reimagined for contemporary dining. Rather than seeking immediate impact, the cuisine at Củi is designed to linger, leaving a gentle aftertaste that deepens over time, like layers of silt shaped by each passing season.

Golden-crusted pancakes carry the warmth of old wood-fired kitchens; delicate rolls wrap the abundance of the floodplains; and clear, herb-filled hotpots evoke riverbanks, open fields, and a way of life shaped by nature’s rhythm. Unadorned in presentation, each dish preserves a fragment of memory—generous, gentle, and quietly abundant in the Southern Vietnamese way.

Hotpots

If wild herbs are the imprint of mountains and rivers, edible flowers are the quiet poetry of Western Vietnamese cuisine. On the Southern table, white sponge gourd blossoms, golden squash flowers, pink water lilies, tender sesbania blooms, and green chives appear with a natural ease—much like the people of the Mekong Delta themselves.

Fresh Rolls

At Củi, every bundle of cosmos leaves, wild ivy gourd leaves, hog plum leaves, quế vị herbs, and lộc vừng shoots is carefully selected and delivered to Hanoi daily, preserving their freshness, crispness, and distinctive aromas. This abundant platter of greens is not only meant to accompany Signature Vietnamese Sizzling Crepe and mini Pancake, but also invites diners to experience the South through its most elemental green flavors.

Signature Vietnamese Sizzling Crepe and mini Pancake

At Củi, the batter is prepared following the traditional Southern Vietnamese recipe. To achieve its signature thin and crispy crust, the rice flour must be fermented with beer for just the right amount of time, at the right temperature, and given proper resting.

This was my first time here. My initial impression was that the décor is very beautiful. Even though we didn’t make a reservation and the restaurant was quite crowded, the staff were extremely attentive and did their best to arrange a table for us as quickly as possible. The food selection is diverse. My favorites were the bamboo charcoal bánh xèo and the ribs—they were delicious and very reasonably priced. I’ll definitely be back and will recommend this place to my friends.

This was my first time trying Southern Vietnamese food right in the heart of Hanoi, and it was a wonderful experience. The restaurant space is beautiful and filled with greenery. The menu is diverse, and the food is quite good; personally, I find Southern cuisine to lean toward sweeter flavors, so it may not suit everyone’s taste. The staff were extremely friendly and enthusiastic—whether I asked them to take photos multiple times or help with small requests, they were always happy to assist. Thank you to the restaurant for such a memorable experience. I’ll definitely be back next time.

I was introduced to this place by a friend, and my first impression was that I absolutely loved it. The staff were very enthusiastic—although I asked quite a few questions about the menu, they were extremely patient and helpful. There was one staff member in a black uniform, who seemed to be the manager, and they welcomed guests very warmly—a solid 10/10. The restaurant space is beautiful, sparkling, and spotless.
The food suited my taste well. I had read some reviews saying that the food could take a while to be served, but when I visited, perhaps because it wasn’t very crowded, our dishes arrived quickly. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will definitely return.

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