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Hot pot restaurant in Lao Cai, Sa Pa, Lao Cai
What should I order at A Phủ Restaurant?
What to order
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Salmon Hotpot
Mentioned multiple times as a standout dish; reviewers praised its fresh salmon, tasty broth, generous portions, and overall delicious flavor.
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Sturgeon Fish Hot Pot
Frequently recommended for its fresh ingredients and rich, tasty broth, with several reviewers specifically calling it amazing or very tasty.
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Grilled Chicken
Repeatedly praised as juicy, delicious, and amazing, making it one of the most consistently recommended meat dishes.
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Local Vegetables
Several reviews highlighted the local vegetables as exceptionally fresh, flavorful, and a great pairing with the hotpot and other mains.
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Lemongrass Pork
Recommended for being fragrant, well-seasoned, and not too salty, with reviewers specifically noting its appealing flavor.
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Fried Chicken
Called amazing and delicious by reviewers, with strong praise for its taste and overall quality.
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Horse Meat
Identified as a signature item of the restaurant and highlighted by reviewers as a notable specialty worth trying.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
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| Tuesday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
About A Phủ Restaurant
A Phủ Restaurant is a hot pot restaurant in Sa Pa, Lao Cai, Vietnam. It is known for sturgeon hotpot, salmon hotpot, horse meat dishes, and other local items like wild vegetables and grilled chicken. Reviewers consistently praise the generous portions, friendly and helpful staff, and the lively atmosphere, with live music and flute performances mentioned often. The restaurant is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, and its price range is about ₫200–600K.
Amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- All you can eat
- Beer
- Coffee
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Frequently asked
What is A Phủ Restaurant known for?
A Phủ Restaurant is best known for sturgeon hotpot and salmon hotpot, along with horse meat specials and local dishes like wild vegetables. Reviewers also frequently mention the generous portions and the staff explaining how to eat the hotpot properly.
What dishes are most recommended at A Phủ Restaurant?
The most recommended dishes include sturgeon hotpot, salmon hotpot, grilled chicken, fried chicken, and lemongrass pork. Reviewers also call out cheesy salmon, stir-fry roast pork, and salt chicken for being flavorful and well seasoned.
What is the atmosphere like at A Phủ Restaurant?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and sometimes romantic, with live music and flute performances adding to the experience. It works well for groups and tourists, though some reviewers note the music can be loud if you sit close to it.
Is A Phủ Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, many reviewers describe the food as affordable or worth the price, especially for the large portions of fish hotpot and the sides of vegetables and rice noodles. The listed price range is ₫200–600K, which fits the generous servings and shared hotpot style.
Do you need a reservation or is there a best time to visit?
Lunch and dinner reservations are recommended, and the restaurant is popular enough that reviewers mention it as a stop near Sa Pa Station and in the heart of town. If you want live music, that is part of the evening experience, but it can be loud near the performers.
Is parking available at A Phủ Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot is available.
Is A Phủ Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, A Phủ Restaurant is good for kids.
