InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 Brunch Review: 3 Spoons

The Sunday brunch at 3 Spoons in InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 gave us a sweeping city view and one of the most generous buffet spreads we found in Hanoi. At our New Orleans themed visit, seafood, an entire cheese room, charcuterie, open kitchens, and desserts competed for our attention on the 62nd floor. This review records that particular experience. The hotel now advertises a different Sunday lunch format, so the dishes and inclusions described below should be read as a record of our visit, not a promise of today’s menu.

The Atmosphere at 3 Spoons

The three spoons of the restaurant’s name made for an appropriate joke once we saw how much food there was to explore. The room itself provided a quieter first impression: tall windows, an open view across Hanoi, and warm, earthy colors around the tables.

The dining room sits on the 62nd floor of the Landmark72 complex. I could not resist going close to the glass, even if looking down made my knees rather less confident than my appetite. Live music added energy to the occasion, while the height and the long window wall kept the space bright.

Drinks and What Was Included

At our brunch, sparkling wine and a selection of tea and coffee came with the package; the wider drinks menu was charged separately. We also looked through the bar’s cocktails, wine, beer, and spirits. Drinks are an easy detail to miss when comparing buffet prices, so check the current package before ordering a second glass.

Sunday Brunch at InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72

Our visit coincided with a New Orleans theme, complete with jazz and a seafood-heavy spread. The stations also covered Vietnamese, Chinese, Italian, and Japanese food, giving us far more choices than a single pass around the room could manage. The hotel’s current Sunday offering is called Sunday Familicious Lunch; its published description and price differ from the themed brunch we experienced.

Seafood and Oysters Bienville

Seafood was the strongest part of our InterContinental Hanoi brunch. The baked oysters Bienville, with cheese, peppers, mushrooms, and breadcrumbs, were our winners. An individual tin of Osetra caviar was served at the table, and the buffet carried lobster, crab, shrimp, oysters on ice, sushi, and sashimi. Those premium items belonged to this specific event and should not be assumed to appear every Sunday.

A Room for Charcuterie

The charcuterie had its own room. Thinly sliced prosciutto, mortadella, braciola, and salami stood beside bread, prepared sandwiches, pickles, grilled vegetables, and sauces. It was the sort of spread that made a sensible plan for lunch immediately less sensible.

The Cheese Room

The next room was devoted to cheese, with more than 30 varieties at our visit. There were soft and hard cheeses made from cow, sheep, and goat milk, alongside nuts, dried fruit, and a large honeycomb. We spent longer here than we had intended, partly because the selection rewarded a slower look.

One of the cheeses was an 18-month aged Comté with the small crystals and nutty depth that made it particularly memorable. I would gladly have finished brunch in this room alone, although the open kitchens and desserts still needed our attention.

Salads and Vegetarian Choices

Vegetarian choices extended beyond the salad bar. We found greens, vegetables, and prepared salads around the dining room, with room to build a plate to our own taste. Guests looking for lighter or meat-free options had more than one station to inspect.

Open Kitchens

At the open kitchens, chefs prepared dishes across several cuisines. We tried dumplings, pizza, a generous slice of roast, and phở. The range could easily have overwhelmed the meal, so we chose what appealed most and accepted that tasting everything was impossible.

Desserts and Vietnamese Coffee

Desserts were no afterthought. The orange panna cotta was my favorite, with Black Forest tarts, an upside-down apple cake, chocolate sweets, and ice cream all making a case for another trip to the table. The tarts combined a crisp base with a soft filling; the apple cake was tender and thoroughly caramelized.

We finished with Vietnamese coffee, a fitting end after so many sweets. I could not think of a dessert I had missed, although the photographs suggest that I made a respectable attempt to find one.

Our Verdict

For our visit, 3 Spoons made a persuasive case as one of Hanoi’s memorable hotel brunches. The oysters Bienville and caviar set the tone, while the cheese and charcuterie rooms made the meal feel unusually expansive. The view was a bonus; the food gave us a reason to stay at the table.

We have also reviewed the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Sunday brunch, a very different occasion in a heritage setting. At the time, I preferred Landmark72 for the sheer range of food, though that judgment belongs to the brunch we actually ate. If you are booking 3 Spoons now, ask about the current Sunday menu, beverage inclusions, and any seasonal changes. Take a little of what you want first; a buffet this large deserves less waste, not a race to fill the plate.

InterContinental Hanoi Brunch Review Card

• 9.5/10
  ATMOSPHERE – 9.5/10
• 9.7/10
  FOOD OFFER – 9.7/10
• 9.6/10
  PRESENTATION – 9.6/10
• 9.5/10
  SERVICE – 9.5/10
• 9.6/10
  FOOD TASTE – 9.6/10
• 9.5/10
  VALUE – 9.5/10

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For another take on a grand hotel buffet, read our Metropole Hanoi Sunday brunch review. We also visited afternoon tea at the Hive Lounge in the same Landmark72 hotel.