60 08/2019
SITUATED EVENLY BETWEEN
bustling Xa Lo Ha Noi and Xuan Thuy
Streets is the serene oasis of Laang
Restaurant (22 Dang Huu Pho, Thao
Dien, D2; http://www.laangsaigon.com)..) Its
location perfectly echoes the meaning
of its name, an interpretation of the
Vietnamese word, “lǎng yên,” or calm
among chaos. Recently opened as part
of the culinary powerhouse Quan Bui
Group, Laang offers Asian style flavors
from locally-sourced ingredients, as well
as a wide array of coffees and cocktails.
Inside, the decor is soothing shades of
blue and green with wooden accents
and gentle lighting. Orchids, potted
plants and wired hanging lamps fill the
space with a spa-like presence. Outside
is a large patio with a koi pond, herb
garden and decorative bells calling for
relaxation.
After meandering over stone
steps that hover above a small pond
and entering through a heavy, nut
brown door, we are seated next to the
large window overlooking a fountain.
Immediately pouring over the
extensive menu and unable to make
A calm and soothing restaurant that feeds the
stomach and relaxes the soul
Text by Carly Naaktgeboren
Images Provided by Laang Restaurant