Casual dining is where personality often speaks loudest. From neighbourhood bistros and modern izakayas to pizza counters, wine bars and kitchens rooted in home-style cooking, the Best Casual Dining Restaurant nominees reveal how relaxed hospitality, distinctive flavours and a strong sense of place continue to shape Vietnam’s everyday dining culture.

In the leafy heart of Thao Dien, Casa Grande reimagines the neighbourhood restaurant as a place for the whole family. From leisurely lunches and spirited birthday celebrations to creative playdates and comforting plates made for sharing, it brings dining, childhood and togetherness naturally under one roof.