Sapa Food Market
Location: Thi tran Sapa, Huyen Sapa, Lao Cai Opening hours: 6am-10pm daily Traders have so far shunned the gleaming new space built for them next to Sapa Tourist Information Centre, preferring to carry on doing business along the streets around the Sapa Church. This is one of the best – and by far the cheapest – places to sample local delicacies such as Hmong black chicken and sticky rice in bamboo, not to mention every conceivable variety of rice wine.

Baguette & Chocolat (Hoa Sua School)
Location: 31 Thac Bac, Thi tran Sapa, Huyen Sapa, Lao Cai
Telephone: 84 (0) 20 387 1766
Fax: 84 (0) 20 387 1766
E-mail: hoasuaschoolsp@hn. vnn. vn
Run by the Hanoi -based catering school for disadvantaged youth, this European-style cafe offers delicious hot Vietnamese and western dishes as well as fresh snacks, cakes and pastries.

Bamboo Sapa Restaurant
Location: Khach san Bamboo Sapa, 18 Muong Hoa, Thi tran Sapa, Huyen Sapa, Lao Cai Telephone: 84 (0) 20 387 1075-6
Fax: 84 (0) 20 387 1945
E-mail: trekkingsapa@hn. vnn. vn, bamboosapa@hn. vnn. vn
A popular western-style cafe located in the town’s main tourist area, with a typical Sapa mix of Vietnamese and western food.

Bombay Indian Restaurant
Location: 36 Cau May, Thi tran Sapa, Huyen Sapa, Lao Cai
Telephone: 84 (0) 20 321 6799, 84 (0) 20 387 1819,
84 (0) 91 355 4858
E-mail: hoangtungsapa@hotmail. com
Sa Pas first and only Indian restaurant offers tasty southern Indian cuisine with a full take-out service.

Buffalo Bell Restaurant
Location: 25 Cau May, Thi tran Sapa, Huyen Sapa, Lao Cai
Telephone: 84 (0) 20 387 3455, 84 (0) 91 298 0117
E-mail: buffalobell@gmail. com
Another busy cafe situated in the town’s main tourist street, which offers both Vietnamese and western cuisine.

Chapa Garden Boutique Sapa Hotel Restaurant
Location: Chapa Garden Boutique Sapa Hotel, 23B Cau May, Thi tran Sapa, Huyen Sapa, Lao Cai
Telephone: 84 (0) 20 387 2907 Fax: 84 (0) 20 387 2906
E-mail: [email protected]
Delicious (and expensive) up-market east-west fusion cuisine, with a distinct Hmong flavour.

Delta Italian Restaurant
Location: 33 Cau May, Thi tran Sapa, Huyen Sapa, Lao Cai
Telephone: 84 (0) 20 387 1799 Fax: 84 (0) 20 387 1891
E-mail: hoangtungsapa@yahoo. com
Pasta, lasagna and other Italian favorites.

Fansipang Restaurant
Location: 23 Cau May, Thi tran Sapa, Huyen Sapa, Lao Cai
Telephone: 84 (0) 20 387 1556, 84 (0) 91 836 0739
E-mail: luan_sapa@hotmail. com
A popular tourist spot serving Vietnamese and western dishes.

Gerbera Restaurant
Location: 31 Cau May, Thi tran Sapa, Huyen Sapa, Lao Cai
Telephone: 84 (0) 20 387 1064, 84 (0) 90 434 5179
Tasty western, Vietnamese and local specialities.

Hill Station Restaurant & Bar
Location: 3 Muong Hoa, Thi tran Sapa, Huyen Sapa, Lao Cai
Telephone: 84 (0) 20 321 7158, 84 (0) 20 387 2423
Fax: 84 (0) 20 387 1908
E-mail: adventuresapa@hn. vnn. vn
A decent eatery serving both western and Vietnamese food.

Nature Restaurant Grill and Bar
Location: 24 Cau May, Thi tran Sapa, Huyen Sapa, Lao Cai
Telephone: 84 (0) 20 387 2094 E-mail: [email protected] m
Mixed Vietnamese and western fare served in an attractive setting with wooden furniture and a central fireplace.

Observatory Restaurant
Location: 39 Xuan Dieu, Thi tran Sapa, Huyen Sapa, Lao Cai
Telephone: 84 (0) 20 350 2019, 84 (0) 91 270 004 Fax: 84 (0) 20 387 1126
E-mail: observatory@vnn. vn
Budget Vietnamese food

Red Dao House Restaurant and Bar
Location: 4B Thac Bac, Thi tran Sapa, Huyen Sapa, Lao Cai
Telephone: 84 (0) 20 387 2972
Fax: 84 (0) 20 387 3434
E-mail: reddaohouse@yahoo. com
Stylish decor and tasty but overpriced food served by Vietnamese staff dressed in Red Dao costumes.

Romanos Pizza
Location: 28 Cau May, Thi tran Sapa, Huyen Sapa, Lao Cai
Telephone: 84 (0) 20 387 3396, 84 (0) 20 587 3397
E-mail: sapatours4u@vnn. vn
More comfort food for homesick Europeans.

Sapa Lotus Restaurant
Location: 34 Cau May, Thi tran Sapa, Huyen Sapa, Lao Cai
Telephone: 84 (0) 20 387 3567, 84 (0) 20 328 5789
E-mail: sapalotus@yahoo. com
A good range of cheap and tasty Vietnamese and western dishes.

T-Bone steak House
Location: 21 Cau May, Thi tran Sapa, Huyen Sapa, Lao Cai
Telephone: 84 (0) 20 387 3208
Fax: 84 (0) 20 387 1819
E-mail: hoangtungsapa@yahoo. com
Tasty and tender steaks and chops imported from Australia.

Ta Van Restaurant
Location: Khach san Victoria Sapa, Pho Xuan Dieu,
Thi tran Sapa, Huyen Sapa, Lao Cai
Telephone: 84 (0) 20 387 1522
Fax: 84 (0) 20 387 1539
E-mail: sapa@victoriahotels-asia. com
Fine dining – with the hefty price tag you would expect.

The Gecko Sapa
Location: Ham Rong, Thi tran Sapa, Huyen Sapa, Lao Cai
Telephone: 84 (0) 20 387 1504 Fax: 84 (0) 20 387 1898
E-mail: fredericneige@yahoo. com, duonggecko@ yahoo. com
Superb French home cooking, one of the best restaurants in Sapa.

Thien An Vegetarian Restaurant
Location: 2AThac Bac, Thi tran Sapa, Huyen Sapa, Lao Cai
Telephone: 84 (0) 20 628 5952, 84 (0) 93 767 8010
We love animals declares the sign outside – and sure enough the menu offers an extensive choice of delicious vegetarian dishes.

Viet Emotion Restaurant/Tapas Cafe
Location: 27 Cau May, Thi tran Sapa, Huyen Sapa, Lao Cai
Telephone: 84 (0) 20 387 2559, 84 (0) 91 203 2908
Fax: 84 (0) 20 387 2559
E-mail: [email protected]
A trendy cafe, apparently popular with Lonely Planet readers

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