Dining Experience at MIAs Restaurant – Solaria Hotel

MIAs Restaurant makes a good case for trying Vietnamese food as a shared family meal, not just a bowl of noodles between sightseeing stops. Its set dinners focus on home-style dishes and regional traditions, with a choice between Northern and Southern menus.

I like the generous, varied spread and the chance to pick a regional menu rather than order from a long list. The terrace and takeaway option also give you some flexibility. One caution: the menu can change with seasonal ingredients, and a 10% surcharge applies from February 15 to 21, 2026.

Key points to know before you book

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• Two regional menus: Choose a Traditional Southern Family Dinner or a Traditional Northern Family Dinner.
• A full shared-style meal: The Southern sample menu pairs pork, tofu, fish, vegetables, soup, pickles and jasmine rice.
• A generous portion size: One party of two found the dinner more than enough for them.
• A central Hanoi address: MIAs is at No 22 Bao Khanh Street, in Hoan Kiem District.
• Terrace or takeaway: You can dine al fresco or take a delicacy away, depending on what suits your evening.
• Check the final price: Package prices start at US$27.05, while the experience price is also shown as US$29.75. A seasonal surcharge may apply.

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A family-style dinner on Bao Khanh Street

MIAs Restaurant is inside Solaria Hotel at No 22 Bao Khanh Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. The meal is a dinner set rather than a guided food walk, so you can settle in and let the dishes bring Vietnamese food traditions to the table. That makes it a useful choice if you want a planned meal without having to choose each dish yourself.

The restaurant describes its cooking through regional distinctions and stories about Vietnamese people and food culture. In practice, the clearest way to engage with that idea is to look at the menu as a collection of familiar home-style preparations: braised fish, fried tofu, pickled greens, soup, vegetables and rice. It is less about a single showpiece plate and more about how the parts of a meal work together.

The meal is sold in two versions, Traditional Southern Family Dinner and Traditional Northern Family Dinner. The sample menu provided is for the Southern option. If you are deciding between the two, note that the Northern menu details are not specified here, so check the current menu with the restaurant before you commit if particular dishes matter to you.

What the Southern menu brings to the table

The sample Southern dinner starts with crispy pork scratching and herb sauce, followed by Vietnamese minced pork stuffed fried tofu in tomato sauce. These dishes offer different textures and styles: crisp pork with an herbal accompaniment, then tofu with a savory filling and tomato sauce. Together, they give you more to explore than a single main course.

The menu also includes five-spice marinated roasted pork and Vietnamese braised white catfish with galangal. The fish is the most distinctive-sounding dish in the sample, with galangal giving it a clear regional flavor cue. If you are curious about Vietnamese home cooking, this is the sort of dish that can make a set meal more useful than ordering only a familiar favorite.

The supporting dishes matter, too. Pickled mustard greens add a sharp, sour note; shrimp sour broth is listed as Nam Bo style; and boiled vegetables come with a caramelized shrimp and pork dip. Fragrant steamed jasmine rice ties the meal together. Rather than treating rice as an afterthought, you can use it to balance the stronger sauces and flavors on the table.

The menu is described as a reference, not a fixed promise. Seasonal ingredients, availability and stock can all affect what the restaurant serves, and substitutions may happen without advance notice. If one particular dish is the reason you want to book, contact MIAs before paying rather than assuming it will be available that night.

Choosing between Northern and Southern dinners

The Southern set is the more concrete choice because its sample dishes are listed. It gives you a sense of the meal’s range, from pork and tofu to catfish, soup, pickles and vegetables. If those flavors appeal to you, you have a solid basis for booking.

The Northern package is also available, but no example dishes are provided here. The regional choice may be appealing if you want your meal to reflect a particular part of Vietnam, but do not infer that the Northern set will contain any specific dish. Ask the restaurant about its current menu if you want to compare the two properly.

Both options are described as family dinners. That suggests a meal with several dishes to share, rather than a tightly portioned individual plate. One party of two found the amount of food generous, which is a useful point if you are deciding whether to add other food before or after dinner. For a small party, arrive ready to eat and take your time.

What the setting adds

You can choose to sit on the al fresco terrace, or take food away. The terrace gives you an outdoor option without changing the main appeal of the meal: a set of Vietnamese dishes served in one place. If you are planning an evening meal and prefer to linger over food, it may suit you better than a takeaway stop.

The restaurant is also at Solaria Hotel, which can make the address easier to identify than a stand-alone venue on a side street. Still, use the address, No 22 Bao Khanh Street, Hoan Kiem District, when arranging your route. The experience details do not specify transport, parking or how long dinner takes, so leave yourself room in your plans rather than building the rest of the evening around an assumed duration.

At least one party was greeted by an English-speaking staff member, and the restaurant has also been described as accommodating requests. That is encouraging if you have questions about the meal. It is not a guarantee that every staff member can explain every ingredient, however, so be clear and direct about any special needs.

Is the price fair for a set dinner?

The listed package options begin at US$27.05, while the experience is also advertised from US$29.75. Since those figures do not match, treat them as starting prices rather than a firm total and confirm the amount for your chosen package and date before booking. The value depends on what you want: a multi-dish Vietnamese dinner with rice, rather than simply the lowest-cost meal in Hanoi.

The portion size is one reason the price may work well for two people. A diner found the meal more than enough for a pair, so you may be paying for a generous spread rather than a small tasting plate. If you like sharing several kinds of food, that can make the set format practical. If you prefer to order just one dish or control portions closely, a set menu may be less flexible.

Dinner is included, but other personal expenses and tips are not. Additional tax or service charges may apply to other restaurant consumption. There is also a 10% surcharge per person from February 15 to 21, 2026, payable at the restaurant. That date range overlaps with Tet, so include the surcharge in your budget if you are going then.

How to make the most of the meal

Choose the menu that best matches your interests, but check the current dishes if you have a strong preference. The Southern sample has a broad mix of pork, fish, tofu, vegetables and soup, which makes it a useful introduction if you want several tastes in one sitting. For the Northern option, ask what is being served before purchase, since the menu can change and a sample list is not available here.

Come with an appetite, especially if you are dining as a pair. The sample menu contains many components, and the generous serving noted by one party suggests you need not plan a second full dinner afterward. You can also ask about takeaway if you would rather continue the meal elsewhere, although the available information does not specify packaging or which dishes can be taken away.

If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, contact the restaurant before booking. Ingredient and allergen information is not guaranteed, and seasonal changes can affect what is served. This is particularly important with a multi-dish meal, where sauces and mixed preparations may include ingredients that are not obvious from a dish name.

The activity has no age limit. That makes it an option for a mixed-age party, but anyone with food allergies or a compromised immune system should take particular care and decide what is suitable for them. The restaurant may accommodate requests, but it is best to discuss these before you arrive.

Who should book MIAS Restaurant?

I would consider MIAS if you want a sit-down dinner with several Vietnamese dishes and like the idea of a regional set menu. It suits couples who enjoy sharing, families who want a broad meal rather than separate simple plates, and anyone who wants to try familiar home-style preparations in one sitting. The sample Southern dinner is especially helpful for diners who want a clear idea of what may appear on the table.

It is a less certain choice if you need a guaranteed dish, detailed allergen information or a fixed menu. The food changes with ingredient availability, and the Northern package is not described in detail. You should also check the price at checkout and account for the February 2026 surcharge if your date falls within that period.

Book it if the appeal is a generous, varied Vietnamese dinner in a restaurant setting, and you are comfortable with some seasonal variation. If you need exact menu details first, ask MIAS directly before paying.

FAQ

Where is MIAS Restaurant?

MIAS Restaurant is at Solaria Hotel, No 22 Bao Khanh Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

What dinner options can I book?

The package choices are Traditional Southern Family Dinner and Traditional Northern Family Dinner.

What dishes are listed in the Southern sample menu?

The sample includes crispy pork scratching with herb sauce, minced pork stuffed fried tofu in tomato sauce, braised white catfish with galangal, five-spice roasted pork, pickled mustard greens, shrimp sour broth, boiled vegetables with caramelized shrimp and pork dip, and jasmine rice.

Is the menu guaranteed to stay the same?

No. The menu is for reference and may change based on seasonality, ingredient purchases and stock.

Is dinner included in the price?

Yes, dinner is included. Other personal expenses and tips are not included.

Is there an age limit?

No. The activity has no age limit.

Does a Tet surcharge apply?

A 10% surcharge per person applies from February 15 to 21, 2026, and is paid onsite.

Can I get a refund if I cancel?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date, using the destination’s local time.