Top 3 Places to Eat in Pu Luong Nature Reserve

Written by Lorraine Aust, Minh Nguyen
15/08/2025
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Pu Luong Nature Reserve's culinary scene is deeply integrated with its accommodations, providing an authentic taste of local Vietnamese cuisine crafted from fresh, regional ingredients.

1. Đỉnh Pu Luong Restaurant

Cuisine: Rustic Vietnamese local specialties

This restaurant offers a delightful array of rustic, flavorful dishes, including grilled river fish, wild pork, and vibrant five-colored sticky rice (xôi ngũ sắc). Diners experience an open-air setting with expansive views over terraced rice fields, creating a memorable meal amidst the breathtaking mountain landscape.

Price: 150,000 - 300,000 VND per person (approximately 6 - 12 USD)

Getting There: Located in a well-known area of Pu Luong, it is generally accessible by scooter or taxi from the main homestay clusters.

2. Restaurant at Pu Luong Retreat

Cuisine: Diverse Asian and Western cuisine

Perched atop the retreat, this restaurant serves a wide selection of Asian and Western dishes, with a commitment to fresh, organic, local ingredients. They feature an in-house bakery and craft their own yogurt and sauces, adeptly adapting dishes to Western palates and accommodating various dietary needs. The ambiance is rustic Thai, with bamboo furnishings and open-air seating offering panoramic forest and mountain views, enhanced by a fireplace and candlelight in the evenings.

Price: 250,000 - 500,000+ VND per person (approximately 10 - 20+ USD)

Getting There: Situated within Pu Luong Retreat in Don Village, it is directly accessible to guests and open to non-guests. Taxis or hired scooters provide transport from other areas within the reserve.

3. Pu Luong Deer Restaurant

Cuisine: Authentic Vietnamese food

Nestled in the Hieu village area, this restaurant is known for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine. It provides a straightforward dining experience with a focus on traditional flavors, making it a popular choice for visitors seeking genuine local dishes at a comfortable price point.

Price: 100,000 - 200,000 VND per person (approximately 4 - 8 USD)

Getting There: Found in Hieu village, access typically involves a scooter or taxi ride through winding lanes, depending on one's starting location in Pu Luong.

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