Beef Bourguignon in Hanoi: The Burgundy Classic at Maison Vie
Maison Vie serves Beef Bourguignon — beef slow-braised in Burgundy-style red wine, with tagliatelle and forest mushrooms — at 28 Tang Bat Ho, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi. It is the Premium main of the Menu d'Affaires business lunch, Monday–Friday 11:00–14:00, from 395,000 VND plus a 100,000 VND supplement.
What is Beef Bourguignon?
Bœuf Bourguignon is beef braised slowly in red wine with aromatics — a dish born in Burgundy, where Charolais cattle and Pinot Noir vineyards have shared the same hills for centuries. It began as farmhouse cooking, using wine to tenderise tougher cuts, and was codified by Auguste Escoffier in the early twentieth century into one of the defining dishes of classical French cuisine. What makes it is not an expensive ingredient but time: the wine tenderises the beef, then reduces into the sauce itself.
At Maison Vie the standard is set by Chef Joel F. Tisserand, who has spent 40 years at the stove across France, England, China and Southeast Asia. The beef braises for hours until spoon-tender, and the braising liquid is then strained and reduced to a glossy, deep, balanced sauce — never thickened into paste, never harsh with alcohol.
What arrives on the plate
The menu names it plainly: Beef Bourguignon, tagliatelle, mushrooms. Three components, each with a job:
| Component | What it does |
|---|---|
| Beef braised in red wine | Slow-braised until it yields to a spoon; the reduced wine sauce is the soul of the dish |
| Tagliatelle | Flat ribbons hold the sauce better than mash — every strand carries the wine |
| Forest mushrooms | Umami and a springy bite set against the softness of the beef |
The dish contains gluten (tagliatelle), milk and sulphites (from the wine) — please tell us about allergies when booking.
Beef Bourguignon price at Maison Vie — the Menu d'Affaires
Beef Bourguignon is currently the Premium main of the Menu d'Affaires, our business lunch served Monday to Friday, 11:00–14:00, with mineral water and house-baked bread included. Choosing it adds a 100,000 VND Premium supplement:
| Option | Includes | Set price | With Beef Bourguignon (+100,000 VND) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 services | Main + Dessert | 395,000 VND | 495,000 VND |
| 3 services | Starter or Soup + Main + Dessert | 485,000 VND | 585,000 VND |
| 4 services | Starter + Soup + Main + Dessert | 575,000 VND | 675,000 VND |
Prices exclude 5% service charge and 10% VAT. Two courses take about 45 minutes, three about 60, four about 75 — allow roughly 10 more on busy days. A chef-chosen glass of wine (+160,000 VND) or tea / coffee (+45,000 VND) can be added — both are lunch-only promotional prices and must be booked in advance. See the full menu and set menus.
What to drink with Beef Bourguignon
Burgundy's oldest rule: drink the wine the dish was cooked in. A Pinot Noir braise is happiest beside a Pinot Noir — same acidity, same red-fruit register, nothing to overpower the sauce.
| Wine | Region | Price | Why it works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Latour Bourgogne Pinot Noir | Bourgogne AOC, France | 2,100,000 VND | The true same-region match — translucent, silken red fruit that lifts the wine sauce |
| Baron P. de Rothschild « Mouton Cadet » Classique Rouge | Bordeaux AOC, France | 1,300,000 VND | A rounder Bordeaux alternative with supple tannins for guests who prefer weight |
| M. Chapoutier « Belleruche » Côtes du Rhône Rouge | Côtes du Rhône AOC, France | 1,200,000 VND | Warm Grenache–Syrah, pepper and ripe fruit — a natural friend to the mushrooms |
Our sommelier advises at the table. Browse the full wine list, or read the guide to French wine pairing. To open the meal in the same Burgundian spirit, the Burgundy escargots sit naturally before this course.
Booking
Maison Vie occupies a neoclassical villa at 28 Tang Bat Ho, Hai Ba Trung Ward, Hanoi, open 11:00–14:00 and 17:30–22:00 daily. Reserve on +84 904 150 383 or through the contact page. Private rooms seat 4 to 150 guests for working lunches, client dinners and corporate events.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Beef Bourguignon at Maison Vie?
It is the Premium main of the Menu d'Affaires: 2 services 395,000 VND, 3 services 485,000 VND, 4 services 575,000 VND, plus a 100,000 VND supplement when you choose the Bourguignon. Prices exclude 5% service charge and 10% VAT.
When is it served?
Within the Menu d'Affaires window — Monday to Friday, 11:00–14:00. For dinner or weekend occasions, call +84 904 150 383 and we will advise on the best option.
What wine is it cooked in?
True to its name, a Burgundy-style red. The beef braises in the wine for hours until tender, and the same wine is then reduced into the sauce that dresses the dish.
Is it suitable for a business lunch?
That is exactly where it lives on our menu. Two courses take about 45 minutes, three about 60, four about 75, with roughly 10 minutes more on busy days.
What allergens does it contain?
Gluten (tagliatelle), milk, and sulphites from the wine. Tell us about any allergy or dietary need when booking and the kitchen will prepare an alternative.
Do I need to book?
Advisable for groups, and required for the lunch-only wine promotion (+160,000 VND per glass), which must be arranged in advance. Call +84 904 150 383 or reserve online.