Tre is a luxurious restaurant and bar that celebrates the uniqueness of Vietnamese cuisine.

Located above Flipper's Pancakes in a cozy second-story unit, the restaurant is split into two distinct areas: a comfortable dining room and an elegant bar.

The name 'Tre' is derived from the Vietnamese word for bamboo. As such, bamboo features heavily in the restaurant's decor and branding.

Both sides of the restaurant are decorated with thousands of bamboo reeds: bamboo panels cover the walls, while polished bamboo tubes dangle from the ceiling.

All of these decorations were assembled in Ha Tay, a famous bamboo village in Hanoi's Chuong My district.Other cultural artifacts can be found throughout the dining room, from Hang Trong woodcuts to hand-painted figurines. Each artifact comes with a descriptive plaque or label explaining its significance to Vietnamese history.Even the restaurant's soundtrack pays homage to Vietnamese culture. A helpful sign on the edge of our table informed us that the current playlist — a collection of heartfelt pop songs — was composed by Tran Thanh Tung, a celebrated Vietnamese songwriter.Owner Henry Tran explains that he wanted Tre to be more than just a restaurant: he wanted it to be an experience.

Though the food is obviously still the main focus, as evidenced by head chef Rachel Ngiem's meticulously crafted menu, Henry tells us that his goal was to immerse visitors in the history of his homeland.

To emphasize the food’s connection to its place of origin, the menu is presented in the form of a passport. Each page showcases a different dish alongside the region it comes from.

During its soft opening in March of 2026, Tre offered a set menu, consisting of a drink, an appetizer, an entree and a dessert. 

Since then, the restaurant's menu has expanded to include cocktails, coffee and more. Henry tells us that the menu will continue to expand in response to customer feedback.

Salted foam coffee, or ca phe muoi ($8.50), is the perfect mixture of salty, sweet and bitter. 

Sweetened condensed milk is used to create a layer of foam that balances out the strong taste of the coffee beneath. A pinch of salt is added to give the foam a salty aftertaste, enhancing the drink's overall flavour.
Honey kumquat tea, also known as tra tac mat ong ($8), is a light, refreshing drink with a tangy flavour similar to lemonade. It pairs well with smoky, savoury dishes, especially if it features grilled meat.Beef and lotus stem salad, or goi bo ngo sen ($21), is a modern take on Dong Thap lotus root salad. It combines tender beef, fresh herbs and chopped peanuts into a flavourful melange, topped with savoury fish sauce.

Crispy rice crackers are served on the side, allowing diners to scoop up the salad with ease.

Fried chicken wings with fish sauce, also known as canh ga chien mam ($19), is a deceptively simple appetizer, served with rice, cucumbers and shaved carrots.

Its distinctive flavour comes from a coating of caramelized fish sauce, which adds a new dimension to the otherwise straightforward dish.
Hanoi-style fried spring rolls, or nem ran hanoi ($14), are stuffed with pork, glass noodles and herbs, then wrapped in rice paper and fried until crisp.
Pho with beef ribs and bone marrow ($32) is one of Tre's signature items. Slow-simmered beef ribs and tender marrow bones are arranged in an enormous bowl, filled to the brim with aromatic broth.

Rice noodles and coriander leaves can be found within, while other ingredients — such as bean sprouts, basil and lime — are served on a separate plate.
Pineapple seafood fried rice, also known as com rang dua ($25), takes inspiration from Vietnamese street food. Golden fried rice sits inside a hollowed-out pineapple, along with shrimp, squid and juicy pineapple chunks.Tre is located at 31 Elm Street.