In the misty village of Sapa, where mountain beauty converges with cultural heritage, one restaurant best embodies the charm of it all: Anise Sapa Restaurant. A top favorite among the best restaurants in Sapa, Vietnam, this inviting gem dishes out a culinary adventure that combines the best of Vietnamese flavor and European touches. From soul-lifting black chicken hotpot to rich pumpkin soup, each bite has a story to tell, made with special ingredients and love. Whether you’re looking to wine and dine after a day of adventure or simply the next memorable bite in Sapa, Anise Sapa Restaurant is the place where it starts.
On 21 Xuan Vien Street (002 Victoria Stone Steps), you will discover the unbeatable location of Anise Sapa Restaurant. It’s in the very center of Sapa, just a stone’s throw away from popular local sites like the Stone Church and vibrant Sapa Market.
Whether by foot, by motorbike, or via Google Maps, coming here is fast, convenient, and worth a trip.
Following a hike in the mountains or a walk around town, Anise Sapa Restaurant is the ideal place to unwind after a day of activity. Its warm ambiance beckons you to rest, indulge, and recharge with food that emphasizes comfort and culture.
The first time you enter the restaurant hallway, you are welcomed by marble walls, warm ambiance, and the tempting fragrance of classical dishes prepared using unique ingredients.
Anise Sapa Restaurant (Sours: mia)
Anise Sapa Restaurant is not just a restaurant, it’s a whole culinary experience. It has tastefully decorated interiors filled with exotic orchids from Fansipan, woodwork that is rustic woodwork, and elements of European grandeur blending wonderfully with the charm of Sapa.
Their formal uniforms of traditional highland dress add a further richness to the cultural experience of a visit. From start to finish, everything here is a beautiful introduction to the menu and the regional hospitality.
One of the restaurant’s most popular dishes, and deservedly so. Made with locally sourced black chicken, renowned for its medicinal properties, the broth is simmered with indigenous herbs such as goji berries, red dates, and forest mushrooms. It’s not just a hotpot, it’s a hug from the mountains. Perfect to warm you up on a cold evening, and also ideal to share with friends.
Black Chicken Hotpot (Sours: mia)
It’s a silky-smooth European-style soup from the pumpkins that are cultivated on the cool hill country of Sapa. A comforting, veggie-friendly appetizer that adds warmth and color to the table. It is light, healthy, and nicely presented, a lovely lead-in to the culinary innovation of Anise Sapa.
Pumpkin Soup (Sours: mia)
Golden crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside, the pork knuckle is a customer favorite. Paired with sauerkraut, potatoes, and Sapa herbs, it has just the right balance of Central European richness and local zing. The crunch of the skin and the fragrance when it’s brought to the table will convince you of why the dish is a customer favorite.
Crispy Pork Knuckle Balan (Sours: mia)
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Salads and Stir-fried Greens (Sours: mia)
Commissioned by the French when they were colonizing Sapa, Anise Sapa Restaurant combines architecture and ambiance. The facade is of a bygone era, moss clings softly to stone facades, and marble surfaces curve softly to evoke a sophisticated history. It’s a feast for the eyes before you even sit down to a meal.
Along the restaurant corridor, you’ll walk past stone-lined passageways, antique lamps, and greenery, and entering the table area will feel like stepping into a secluded mountain hideaway.
Within, the interior is nothing short of enchanting. Carvings by local craftsmen on wooden furnishings, soothing natural light, and carefully arranged bunches of exotic Fansipan orchids, these style elements make the perfect warm and welcoming environment for your next unforgettable meal.
Each meal here is surrounded by beauty, making it just perfect to serve travelers who appreciate taste and beauty. The ambiance provides the ideal setting against which to share heartfelt words and enjoyable gatherings.
Service at Anise Sapa Restaurant extends to the plate. Female servers dress in bright, traditional hill station clothing, bringing the northwest of Vietnam to your plate. It’s not service, it’s a celebration of heritage.
That thoughtful presentation makes a fine introduction to local customs for overseas visitors, and a sense of pride among the Vietnamese from around the country.
With evening time and the mountain breeze of Sapa cooling down, the atmosphere here just gets better. The room is filled with the comforting warmth of a glowing fireplace, and acoustic music softly sweeps across the room, introducing a note of serenity and happiness to enhance your meal.
Regardless of whether you are here to have a quiet meal or are seeking entertainment after a day of trekking, the atmosphere is pure magic.
A Restaurant with a View (Sours: mia)
On travel forums, reviews, and social media, glowing customer feedback keeps surfacing about Anise Sapa Restaurant. The following are just a few highlights of comments from actual diners
These comments tell everything one needs to know about why the Anise Sapa Restaurant is a standout.
Whether you’re indulging in a peaceful lunch after hiking the mountains or getting together to share a spirited evening dinner with friends, Anise Sapa Restaurant makes it suit your occasion. It’s large enough to entertain families, with servers who exceed themselves to make everyone from children to grandparents feel like family.
Come evening, the atmosphere changes to even more enchanting. Soft acoustic music, candlelit settings, and that legendary Sapa cold in the atmosphere make it perfect for group parties or romantic dinners.
At the center of the mountains, Anise Sapa Restaurant is not just where you dine, it’s a whole culinary experience that embodies the soul of Sapa. Its warm atmosphere, Vietnamese taste, and warm hospitality make it one of the best restaurants in Sapa Vietnam. Following the meal, stroll through the surrounding Sapa Night Market and savor the taste and culture of the mystical town a bit longer.
We went on a private trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, the whole trip plan was organized for us by the Impress Travel Company from Vietnam, the company did an amazing job, the whole trip was organized in a wonderful way with an amazing match between the various parties, their choices were correct and the quality of the hotels chosen were very high quality and it is important to note that the price was low in comparison To other agencies, thanks to Impress Travel and especially to Daniel who was tolerant and open to changes and organized the route for us.
Impress travel were amazing. Did my bookings with Daniel for our tour of Vietnam and I must say Daniel was very professional and prompt with his services. All the arrangement, plans, pick-up & drop-off services, hotels, vehicles, sightseeing tours and guides were spot on and excellent. Did 4 nights Hanoi, 1 night Hà Long Bay cruise, 3 nights Hoian, 4 nights Saigon and 1 night in Can Tho. It was totally awesome. Every part of the journey was superbly arranged and planned. I will highly recommend Impress Travel for anyone interested in visiting Vietnam. Very organized and reliable!
I booked with Impress Travel in July. My contact person was Tommy Thang. He is an amazing person. He was very helpful. He changed my program twice for me. Very accommodating!
We started our holiday in the north (Sapa)of Vietnam and travelled down to HCMC.
The tour was fantastic, Tommy's arrangements were to the"T".
I will always use them if I have to visit the area again and recommend them to one and all.
Thank you once again Mr.Tommy and the Impress Team.
Sulaiman Pochee
Great value for money with 4 stars hotel accommodation for 4 couples. The tour guide has been very helpful and brought us to amazing places in Sapa. We want to thanks Thuy the tour guide and especially Mark from Impress Travel for his great service and assurance throughout our trip. We’ll definitely use his service for other tour packages in other parts of Vietnam.
This is the second time we travel to Vietnam with IMPRESS Travel. First time, we booked our holiday to Hanoi, Halong Bay & Sapa during Dec 2018 with Impress.
Second time, we travel to Hoi An, Hue & Danang (Central Vietnam) during Jan 2019.
My friends & I are very glad & happy with all the hotels stay in Central Vietnam, the meals provided are delicious. We are greatly appreciated with all the tour arrangement by Tommy & his team (tour guide).
Especially, Mr. NHAT C.V. He is helpful, cheerful, knowledgeable and very professional. He always volunteer to take a nice pictures for six of us (group) .
We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel. We will definitely come back to Vietnam again with Impress
An amazing sapa tour to admire the dramatic scenery of Sapa Hill Station in the northwest of Vietnam such as imposing rice terraces, stunning green valleys, hills row on hills, mountains of mountains.
Three days of Sapa easy trekking to explore the most iconic attractiveness of Sapa such as rice terraces, lush-green valleys, imposing mountains rows of mountains, the cultural diversity.
To do the athletic activities as easy trekking to visit the rustic hill tribe villages via the stunning rice terraces, to meet at the friendly communication with local ethnic people, enjoy local foods.
The tour bring you to Sapa easy trekking tour to ethnic villages & O Quy Ho Glass bridge where travelers floating experience by the imposing scenery around and the deep smoking bottom.
