Wild Rice

The first eatery in Trinh Hanh’s mini empire (she also co-owns Wild Lotus and Ginger), Wild Rice opened in 2002 and was an overnight sensation. Located in a restored villa not far from the Metropole Sofitel, it has gorgeous interiors replete with tiled floors, a dark-wood staircase and Art Deco French doors. Thanks to the owners’ shared passion for contemporary art, the many dining rooms contain striking works by such artists as Nguyen Thong. The menu is upscale Vietnamese, including original interpretations of the traditional spring roll and grilled tuna on banana leaf. All the dishes are delicious and offer a glimpse into the country’s immensely rich culinary heritage in a refined and beautiful setting.