Cái Mâm 02 – Vietnamese Restaurant & Vegan Food in Hanoi, Vietnam

Cái Mâm 02 is the current identity of the restaurant previously catalogued as “Vietnamese Restaurant & Vegan – Cai Mam 2.” It operates at 23 Đào Duy Từ in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and presents traditional Vietnamese family-style cooking alongside clearly identified vegetarian options. The official 2026 branch page confirms the address and active Cái Mâm 02 branding, while the current online ordering system shows a broad menu covering salads, soups, rolls, chicken, pork, beef, seafood, rice, noodles, vegetables and dedicated meat-free dishes. It is a practical choice for mixed groups who want familiar Vietnamese flavors but need both meat and vegetarian choices at the same table.

The restaurant’s name refers to the round tray traditionally used to serve a Vietnamese family meal. Cái Mâm uses that image as the organizing idea for the dining experience: several dishes are shared around the table rather than each diner treating a single plate as an isolated course. The official branch description emphasizes Vietnamese home cooking and family meals, which is helpful context for ordering. A couple can still eat comfortably, but groups of three or four have more freedom to combine soup, vegetables, a protein dish and rice in the shared style the restaurant is designed around.

The current menu gives a good sense of range. Online ordering lists green-mango salads with seafood or grilled pork, banana-flower salads, soups, fresh and fried rolls, chicken preparations, beef and pork dishes, seafood, rice, noodles and vegetable dishes. A separate vegetarian section makes the restaurant easier for mixed dietary groups than places where the only meat-free choice is an improvised side dish. Prices shown online are moderate by central tourist-area restaurant standards, although exact totals depend on how many shared plates are ordered and current menu pricing can change.

Current third-party operating information lists 10:30 to 22:00 daily, while the official site confirms the active branch and booking contact but does not expose a simple opening-hours table on the branch page. Because the hours source is secondary, travelers with a fixed schedule should confirm directly, particularly on public holidays. The continuous daytime schedule is useful for late lunches and early dinners in the Old Quarter, and it avoids the long afternoon closure found at some restaurants. If visiting with a larger group, booking ahead is still advisable because the central location can attract both travelers and local diners.

The 23 Đào Duy Từ address is in the northern part of the Old Quarter, close to busy walking streets and many other food stops. It is easy to reach on foot from much of central Hoan Kiem, while taxi or ride-hailing is convenient from farther away. During crowded evening periods, the last part of the journey may be faster on foot than by car. Travelers should use the exact branch name and address because Cái Mâm operates more than one concept/location, and map results may also show other Cái Mâm branches such as Luong Van Can or different related brands.

Plan roughly 60 to 90 minutes for a normal shared meal. The family-style concept rewards ordering several dishes, so the experience can take longer than a single bowl or plate at a specialist street-food shop. For first-time visitors to Vietnamese cuisine, it can be useful because one table can compare salads, rolls, braised or stir-fried dishes, rice and vegetables without traveling between multiple vendors. On the other hand, travelers seeking one iconic Hanoi specialty prepared by a specialist may prefer to visit a dedicated bun cha, pho or cha ca restaurant instead.

The presence of vegetarian options does not mean the entire kitchen is vegan or allergen-free. Diners avoiding fish sauce, shellfish, peanuts, soy, gluten or animal products should explain their restrictions clearly rather than relying only on a dish title. The checked sources do not provide a complete allergen chart or detailed accessibility statement, so those needs should be confirmed with the restaurant before arrival. The active branch page provides a phone number for direct contact, and the online menu can be reviewed in advance to reduce uncertainty.

Cái Mâm 02 works best as an Old Quarter group meal centered on shared Vietnamese dishes. Its current website and ordering system show that the branch remains active at 23 Đào Duy Từ and that vegetarian options are built into the menu rather than treated as an afterthought. The online menu is also useful before arrival because it lets mixed groups see meat, seafood and vegetarian categories in advance rather than negotiating choices only after sitting down. Preserve the existing Travel S Helper entity ID and slug for migration, but publish the current Cái Mâm 02 name on the page. For visitors, the simple plan is to confirm hours if timing is critical, arrive hungry enough to share several plates and use the meal as a broad introduction to Vietnamese home-style flavors.