I love a good bowl of phở as much as the next person. But sometimes — after weeks of fish sauce and steamed rice — you need something different. A steak. A taco. A butter chicken. A plate of poutine that reminds you of that one trip to Montreal. The good news? Nha Trang has quietly built a global kitchen. These eight international restaurants Nha Trang are scattered across the city — some hidden in alleys, others perched on rooftops — and each one delivers a meal that will momentarily erase the fact that you are in Vietnam. 🇻🇳🍴
If you are mapping out your food crawl, you can pre‑book a private airport transfer from Cam Ranh and be eating steak within an hour of landing. For maximum flexibility, renting a car online lets you restaurant‑hop across the entire city. And before any trip, I always make sure I am covered — a good travel insurance policy gives me peace of mind, whether I am diving into butter chicken or navigating the Nha Trang traffic on a scooter.
🥩 Time House Bistro — Late‑Night Steaks & Board Games
📍 Near Ngô Thời Nhiệm Street, central Nha Trang | 🕒 Open daily until 2 AM
You know that feeling when you walk into a place and immediately forget what country you are in? That is Time House Bistro. It has a pool table at the back, shelves stacked with board games, and a crowd that is half expats, half travellers who just found their new favourite spot. People actually talk to each other here. It is open until 2 AM, so it is one of the few genuine late‑night hangouts among the international restaurants Nha Trang.
What to order: The Black Angus Hanging Tender (285k VND, served after 5 PM with chimichurri) is the star. The American Burger (200k) is a 150g imported beef patty with cheddar and bacon. And the Canadian Poutine (180k) — fries, cheese curds, homemade gravy — is a rare find in Vietnam. Happy Hour runs daily until 8 PM: Buy 2 Get 1 Free on beer, soju, wine, and spirits. Local Saigon beer starts at 50k.
🍳 Artisan Cafe & Eatery — Brunch in a Secret Garden
📍 Near Hoàng Diệu Street, Nha Trang | 🕒 Open daily, morning until 10 PM
Tucked in an alley off Hoàng Diệu, Artisan Cafe & Eatery is a tropical garden hidden from the city noise. Wooden tables, hanging plants, soft music — it feels more like a secret garden than a restaurant. Brunch is their speciality. It gets busy on weekend mornings, so come early or book ahead. This is where expats and locals go when they want a proper Western breakfast, and it is easily one of the most charming international restaurants Nha Trang.
What to order: The Shakshuka (chickpeas, tomatoes, peppers, eggs, feta, artisan toast) and the Eggs Royal (poached eggs, pulled pork, spinach, truffle hollandaise) are both excellent. Portions are generous. Budget around 100,000–300,000 VND per person.
🍜 A’memoir Cafe — Japanese Dishes & Quiet Vibes
📍 An Viên, Nha Trang | 🕒 Open daily
Tucked away in the quiet An Viên neighbourhood, A’memoir Cafe does both coffee and proper meals equally well. No loud music, no crowds — just a calm space that blends Vietnamese coffee culture with Japanese‑inspired dishes. It is the kind of spot where you can order a bubble tea and a steak at the same table, and nobody blinks. Among the international restaurants Nha Trang, this one feels the most like a local secret.
What to order: The Hokubee Beef Steak (389k VND, served with three sauces) is the star of the menu. Pizzas (165k–195k), German Sausage with mashed potatoes (155k), and Mushroom Toast (69k) round out the options. Coffee runs the full Vietnamese‑Italian spectrum — everything from cà phê sữa to cappuccino.
🇪🇸 Lola Tapería — Spanish Tapas & Paella
📍 5b Ngô Thời Nhiệm, Tân Tiến, Nha Trang | 🕒 4 PM – 11 PM (Closed Mondays)
Craving tapas, paella, and a glass of Rioja? Lola Tapería brings the authentic flavours of Iberia to the heart of Nha Trang. The open kitchen lets you watch chefs prepare your meal, adding a theatrical touch. It is intimate, warm, and feels like a Madrid wine bar. This is the spot for a date night, and it is easily the most romantic of the international restaurants Nha Trang.
What to order: Gambas al Ajillo (garlic shrimp), Seafood Paella (rich, flavourful broth with plump seafood), and the Octopus (tender, smoky). Their wine list is impressive — pair a glass of Spanish red with chorizo.
🇷🇺 Veranda — Russian Grill & Cold Beer
📍 Trần Khát Chân, Bắc Nha Trang | 🕒 Open daily until 11 PM
No beach view. No tourist crowd. Just good food, cold beer, and a menu that goes from borscht to bruschetta to shashlik. Veranda is a different kind of spot — more European, more Russian, more “let’s just eat and chill.” Plastic chairs, simple tables, locals speaking three languages. Among the international restaurants Nha Trang, this one feels the most like a neighbourhood pub.
What to order: Pork Shashlik (140k VND, with roasted potatoes and salad) and Bruschetta with Salmon (80k). The menu also includes pelmeni, beef stroganoff, and borscht. The Meat Meter (1.4M VND) is a massive skewer platter that comes with 3 litres of free beer.
🍣 Poke Sushi Nha Trang — Cheap Rolls, Honest Portions
📍 186/4 Hùng Vương, Nha Trang | 🕒 Open daily (closed 1:30–4:30 PM)
I was craving sushi but didn’t want to spend a fortune. A friend told me about this tiny place hidden in an alley on Hùng Vương. Poke Sushi Nha Trang is small — plastic chairs, simple counter, no Instagram walls — but the rolls are fresh, the portions are honest, and the prices are a steal among the international restaurants Nha Trang.
What to order: Shrimp Tempura Rolls (89k) and Salmon Sashimi Set (119k). Poke bowls (45k–99k), veggie rolls from 35k. A full meal with 2–3 rolls and a drink runs around 150k–200k VND. Do not show up at 2 PM — they close midday.
🎸 Vandana — Indian Food & Rooftop Live Music
📍 Near Trần Quang Khải Street, Nha Trang | 🕒 Open daily 10 AM – 10 PM
Craving butter chicken but also want a view? Vandana has both. Downstairs, it is a simple, cosy Indian restaurant where the owner asks how spicy you want your curry — and actually listens. Upstairs, there is a rooftop bar called Tamarind: open‑air, breezy, with a sea view and live music on Friday nights. This is the only Indian spot among the international restaurants Nha Trang worth writing about.
What to order: Butter Chicken (creamy, rich, perfect with naan), Garlic Naan (soft, buttery, slightly charred), and Vegetable Samosas. The Lamb Biryani is also solid — fragrant rice, tender meat.
🌾 Xóm Cốm Coffee — Rice Fields & Bali Vibes
📍 Đường Xóm Cốm, Diên An, Diên Khánh | 🕒 7 AM – 9:30 PM daily
If you want to escape the city entirely, drive 20–30 minutes outside Nha Trang to Xóm Cốm Coffee. It is a quiet, rustic cafe right in the middle of green rice fields and mountains. No loud music. No crowded bars. Just nature, fresh air, and a very chill vibe. While it is more cafe than restaurant, the food options and setting make it a worthy inclusion among the international restaurants Nha Trang — especially for a slow afternoon escape.
What to order: Coconut Coffee (smooth, not too sweet) or a Salted Cream Coffee. Light snacks and pastries are available. Budget around 20,000–60,000 VND per drink. Best visited in the morning (7–9 AM) or late afternoon (4–6 PM).
🏨 Where to Stay & What to Pair It With
Most of these restaurants are spread across Nha Trang — from the city centre to the quiet southern wards and the hills of Diên Khánh. If you want to turn a food crawl into a staycation, you can browse hotels in Nha Trang and pick a base that puts you within easy reach of both the beach and these restaurants. My full area guide to Nha Trang’s neighbourhoods breaks down every district. For a completely different kind of Nha Trang day — one that starts with a private pool and a floating breakfast — Amiana Resort’s day pass is a five‑star escape. And if you are mapping out a longer Vietnam journey, my 9‑day Nha Trang itinerary shows you how to weave these restaurants, wild beaches, and jungle waterfalls into a seamless coastal adventure.
💡 If This Guide Didn’t Hit the Spot…
Not feeling the international vibe? Maybe you are in the mood for something more local — a hidden garden cafe, a vintage living room, a silent riverside seat. My guide to Nha Trang’s most atmospheric cafes covers seven spots where the vibe is just as important as the coffee. Between these two guides, you should have enough to eat and drink your way through the city for weeks. ☕🌿
💎 Verdict: A Global Kitchen, Hidden in Plain Sight
Nha Trang’s international restaurants Nha Trang are not always obvious. They are tucked in alleys, perched on rooftops, hidden behind gardens, and sometimes only open after dark. But once you find them, they reward you with butter chicken, paella, poutine, and steaks that sizzle at the table. Come hungry, bring a friend, and let the city surprise you. 🍴
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