Tadioto - Hà Nội
If you haven’t been to Tadioto then prepare to be wowed. Things don’t get much better than this.
There isn’t a space in Hanoi that couldn’t learn a thing or two from Nguyen Quy Duc and his infallible Tadioto (Ta Đi Ôtô). The art is mesmerizing and frequently rotated. The drinks are delicious and beautifully presented. The seating is extraordinarily comfortable and intimately positioned. The lighting has been imaginatively designed and thoughtfully placed. And Hanoi’s finest playlist is, for once, played at just the right volume. Need we say more? OK well just a little bit of background.
Mr Duc has been a spectacular force in Hanoi’s contemporary art scene and a discerning social commentator for years, and he shows no indication of slowing down. Be sure to take a look around and make what you will of the unusual pieces that adorn the cafe-cum-bar, some of which may push social and even political boundaries, albeit delicately. The name itself is Vietnamese for ‘let’s take the car’, a subtle jab at Hanoi’s car crazy inhabitants that clog Hanoi’s unprepared infrastructure with these mobile monsters.
This Tadioto isn’t the first, and maybe won’t be the last, but it is arguably the best yet.
Tadioto - Hội An
Descriptions of Tadioto simply don’t do it justice. In other words, this exquisite Japanese oasis must be experienced first-hand. It’s well hidden in the narrow alleys of the Old Town and can easily go unnoticed. However, you’ll be missing out if you leave Hoi An without dropping by.
Tadioto is the brainchild of poet, scriptwriter and journalist Nguyen Qui Duc. Its tagline, “For Thinkers and Drinkers,” puts you in the right mood for what is to follow. So expect sophisticated, minimalistic and artful taste in both decor and menu. The restaurant is a magnet for intellectuals and the perfect place to sip rare liquors and unlock new ideas. In addition, it serves a full range of whiskies, wines, cocktails, and some of the country’s best sushi. It has been featured on CNN, Travel & Leisure, Fodor’s, Le Monde, the New York Times, and other media outlets.