All over Vietnam, some Vietnamese dishes, ingredients or cooking methods are universal while others are uniquely local or regional. Sapa is no different with its mix of lowland and highlands cuisines. Particular specialties to try are the different dishes of the various local hill tribes.

Since Sapa plays host to many overseas visitors and doesn't really have an expat population, there are only a few restaurants offering a specific non-Vietnamese cuisine.

After you've been Shopping in Sapa, read our Sapa Restaurants Guide below to find the best places to eat at. Relax and experience our exotic local Sapa cuisine. For general information about Vietnamese food & cuisine, visit our Vietnam Restaurants Guide.

Food & Cuisine in Sapa

There are some restaurants offering both Vietnamese food and some non-Vietnamese dishes. Mid Range hotels usually boast about offering at least some "Western" dishes, and smaller hotels and guesthouses will normally be able to offer at least something non-Vietnamese. However, don't expect it to be "just like Grandma used to make".

We have collected this list of restaurants and eateries in Sapa to give you a place to start. However, please keep in mind that some of the heartiest, tastiest and most nutritious food in Sapa and all of Vietnam is served from nameless roadside stalls that appear around 17:00 and disappear about midnight. Try it, you might like it!