24 places to eat in Hanoi! 2024 Guide

We’ve compiled a list of tried and tested places to eat in Hanoi to enjoy the best of Hanoi’s Vietnamese cuisine! Whether you’re looking for a nice sit-down restaurant, traditional street food or somewhere to have a cheeky drink, this list will have something for you!

Find all the places listed in this article on our Google Maps list here! https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mf77f1VoXgeViPet8?g_st=i

beef pho noodle soup at pho thin bo ho in old quarter hanoi vietnam

Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su

Michelin guide pho restaurant specialising in half done beef pho noodle soup and fried breadsticks.

Address: 10 P. Lý Quốc Sư, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Banh Mi Long Hoi

Banh mi restaurant in Old Quarter. Multiple levels of seating, card payments accepted. 

Address: 1 P. Hàng Dầu, Hàng Bạc, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam

Banh Mi in Hanoi Vietnam

Hoa Qua Dam Hoa Beo

Small hole in the wall store serving fruit desserts.

Address: 2VJ2+X4G, P. Tô Tịch, Hàng Gai, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Hoa Qua Dam Hoa Beo fruit stall Hanoi

Banh Cuon Gia Truyen Thanh Van

Popular restaurant serving banh cuon, freshly steamed Vietnamese rice rolls with fillings.

Address: 14 P P. Hàng Gà, Hàng Bồ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

banh cuon rice rolls in Hanoi old quarter

Pizza 4Ps

Popular Italian restaurant serving authentic pizza and pasta. Must book in advance or join the walk in queue. 

Address: 11B, Bao Khanh Alley, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam

popular pizza restaurant Pizza 4ps in Hanoi Vietnam

Bun Cha Dac Kim 

Popular Michelin guide bun cha restaurant with seating on the street. 

Address: 1 P. Hàng Mành, Hàng Gai, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Banh My Mama

Hole in the wall banh mi cart serving various types of bread rolls. Just around the corner from St Joseph’s cathedral.

Address: 54 P. Lý Quốc Sư, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

banh my mama hole in the wall bread cart hanoi

Bun cha Huong Lien - Obama Bun Cha

Bun cha restaurant. Barack Obama and Anthony Bourdain had a meal together here, and the restaurant has their table memorialised in a glass cabinet. 

Address: 24 P. Lê Văn Hưu, Phan Chu Trinh, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội, Vietnam

bun cha obama and anthony bourdain restaurant hanoi

Ta Hien Corner - Beer Street 

Busy nighttime area with restaurants, bars and music. 

Address: Tạ Hiện, P. Lương Ngọc Quyến, Hàng Buồm, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam

beer street bbq restaurant in Old quarter hanoi

Blue Butterfly 

Traditional Vietnamese food in an upscale restored heritage building.

Address: 69 Ma May Ma May Hoàn Kiếm Hanoi City, Vietnam

The Note Coffee

Insta famous cafe known for their unique post it note decor!

Address: 64 P. Lương Văn Can, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

famous cafe the note coffee with post it notes on the walls

Banh Mi 25

Popular banh mi restaurant with a simple seating area across the road.

Address: 25 P Hàng Cá, Hàng Bồ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Cafe Pho Co

Hidden cafe with a secret entrance through a tailor shop. Multiple levels and views of Hoan Kiem Lake from the rooftop. 

Address: 11 P. Hàng Gai, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 10000, Vietnam

King Roti

Bakery selling freshly baked coffee, vanilla and matcha buns. 

Address: 34 P. Hàng Gai, Hàng Gai, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 110703, Vietnam

Bakery selling freshly baked coffee, vanilla and matcha buns. 

Pho Thin Bo Ho

Street stall serving simple beef pho.

Address: 61 P. Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Lý Thái Tổ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam

Bancông Cafe & Restaurant

Upmarket restaurant/cafe with multiple levels and a mix of Vietnamese and Western food. Great for sitting on the balconies and people watching!

Address: Số 2 P. Đinh Liệt, Hàng Đào, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam

aesthetic cafe bancong restaurant hanoi

YellowHolic 

Dessert cafe overlooking Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square.

Address: 112 P. Cầu Gỗ, Phố cổ Hà Nội, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 11011, Vietnam

yellow holic cafe in hanoi for people watching

Kafa Cafe 

Multi-storey cafe good for people watching and great frozen drinks.

Address: 100 P. Cầu Gỗ, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

passionfruit frozen drink kafa cafe

Skyline Hanoi 

The tallest rooftop bar in Hanoi’s old Quarter! Good for drinks and views.

Address: 38 P. Gia Ngư, Hàng Bạc, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 110201, Vietnam

skyline Hanoi restaurant rooftop bar Hanoi

Godmother 

Upmarket cafe serving Australian style brunch and drinks. Amazing view of St. Joseph’s Cathedral.

Address: 12-14 P. Ấu Triệu, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

mango bingsu godmother cafe old quarter

Highlands Coffee

Popular coffee chain in Vietnam, similar to Starbucks but with a Vietnamese twist!

Address: 5 P. Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

BÁNH RÁM DUÖNG MAT

Street cart serving sweet mung bean donuts covered in sugar. 

Address: 60 P. Hàng Chiếu, Hàng Buồm, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

vietnamese donut with mung bean and sugar cane coating

Grilled BBQ Pork Cart

Street cart serving grilled pork skewers and banh mi.

Address: 38 P. Hàng Bè, Hàng Bạc, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

bbq pork skewer from street food cart in hanoi vietnam

Sua Chua Thach La Nep

Small corner shop serving traditional Vietnamese desserts and fruit. 

Address: 2VM2+9RR, P. Đinh Liệt, Hàng Đào, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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