Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Hanoi

This guide covers where to eat Vietnamese food in central Hanoi, in Hoan Kiem and Tay Ho. Hoan Kiem is the district around Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter, and Tay Ho is the West Lake district. Every place below is in Hoan Kiem.

We chose venues in Hoan Kiem and Tay Ho with at least 20 Google reviews, based on Google rating and review volume. Each one is listed on Google as a Vietnamese restaurant.

MẸT Vietnamese restaurant & Vegetarian Food 5

MẸT Vietnamese restaurant & Vegetarian Food 5 is at 110 Hang Gai Street. It is rated 4.9 on Google from 24,731 reviews. Reviewers say the portions are big enough to share, and two of them mention the English menu. The menu mixes Vietnamese and vegetarian dishes. One reviewer recommends the Vietnamese pancakes and the fresh juice, and another praises the mung bean cake. Staff showed one reviewer how to wrap the food, and another how to eat the pancakes. It is open 10 AM to 10:30 PM daily, and the price range is about 100,000 to 200,000 VND per person.

MẸT Vietnamese restaurant & Vegetarian Food 1

MẸT Vietnamese restaurant & Vegetarian Food 1 is at 29 Hang Trong Street and is rated 4.9 on Google from 32,727 reviews. A reviewer with a son who has a gluten allergy says the staff made his meal completely gluten-free. Another reviewer was shown how to eat the banh xeo and nem lui, and a third liked the fresh fruit bowl and the iced coffee. One reviewer says you put your name on a list at the front door and enter when called. One reviewer, who gave three stars, found prices well above nearby places. It is open 10 AM to 10:30 PM daily, with a price range of about 100,000 to 200,000 VND per person.

Hoang's Restaurant - Vietnamese Restaurant & Vegan Food

Hoang's Restaurant - Vietnamese Restaurant & Vegan Food is at 54 Hang Buom Street, rated 4.9 on Google from 33,799 reviews. The menu is large and has plenty of vegetarian options, one reviewer says. One reviewer ordered the roasted duck rice paper rolls, the pork banh mi, the morning glory and the caramelised braised pork (thit kho). A diner who had their first bun cha here also loved the beef or pork rolled in betel leaf and the Hanoi fried dumpling cake. Several reviewers say the staff explain the typical food and recommend the best dishes. It takes cash only, a reviewer notes. It is open 10 AM to 11 PM daily, and the price range is about 100,000 to 200,000 VND per person.

Hong Hoai's Restaurant

Hong Hoai's Restaurant is at 20 Hang Bo Street, rated 4.9 on Google from 24,974 reviews. One reviewer calls the Vietnamese pancake sensational and says to order it. Another found the place while walking around and praises the balcony. The staff recommend dishes, one reviewer says, and explain the best way to enjoy them. One reviewer says the food was cooked and fried well and served quickly. It is open 10 AM to 11 PM daily. We have no price range for this venue.

Tung's Kitchen

Tung's Kitchen is at 2 Hang Bong Street and is rated 4.9 on Google from 20,718 reviews. One reviewer ordered the Hanoi fried spring rolls and the stir-fried noodles with beef or chicken. Another order is the braised pork served in a clay pot. A vegetarian reviewer found plenty of choices. A reviewer with a gluten allergy says the waiter brought a gluten-free menu once they said they were gluten free. One reviewer found the portions big and the waiter helpful in showing how to eat the food. It is open 10 AM to 10:30 PM daily. We have no price range for this venue.

Gánh Hà Nội

Gánh Hà Nội is at 115 Hang Buom Street and is rated 4.9 on Google from 10,490 reviews. A vegetarian reviewer says the kitchen made purely vegetarian pho, fried spring rolls and noodles. Others order the bun cha, which one calls the best food they had in Hanoi, and the pho bo. The menu also lists a special beef noodle soup. One reviewer says the staff's English is perfect, and another says a server talked them through the menu. Our data has no opening hours for this venue, so check before you go. The price range is about 100,000 to 200,000 VND per person.

Ngư Restaurant - Vietnamese Cuisine & Vegan Food

Ngư Restaurant - Vietnamese Cuisine & Vegan Food is at 32 Hang Bac Street and is rated 4.9 on Google from 8,873 reviews. One reviewer had the green mango salad, the bo la lot (beef in betel leaf) and the nem nuong, and found the greens fresh. Another calls the vegan pho one of the best they had in Hanoi. Another liked the chicken pho and the sweet and sour fish soup. Reviewers say the waiters are attentive and explain the menu. Several mention the air conditioning, which helps after a hot walk. It is open 10 AM to 11 PM daily, and the price range is about 100,000 to 300,000 VND per person.

ORIANA VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT and VEGETARIAN

ORIANA VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT and VEGETARIAN is at 38 Lo Su Street and is rated 4.9 on Google from 6,509 reviews. Reviewers place it on the eighth floor of the Eliana Signature Hotel, so expect a lift ride up. The banh xeo, the watermelon juice and the pho soups all come up in reviews. One reviewer says the veggie bun cha, made with mock meat, was fantastic. Another says the staff explain each dish and show how to eat it. Phones can be charged near the tables. It opens at 6:30 AM and closes at 10 PM daily. The price range is about 100,000 to 200,000 VND per person.

Hanoi Food Culture Restaurant & Cooking Class

Hanoi Food Culture Restaurant & Cooking Class is at 60 Phat Loc alley and is rated 4.9 on Google from 5,011 reviews. One reviewer calls the bun cha the best they have had. One diner ordered the cha ca, a Hanoi specialty, along with a buffalo steak and a pomelo and prawn salad. Another group had the curry and pho and wants to go back for the lang (cat) fish. A reviewer was shown how to roll spring rolls. It is open 10 AM to 10 PM daily. We have no price range for this venue.

Viet Traditional Cuisine Restaurant

Viet Traditional Cuisine Restaurant is at 79 Hang Bo Street and is rated 4.9 on Google from 4,225 reviews. One reviewer had fried rice with chicken, green mango salad and tofu in sweet and sour sauce, and found the food served fast. One reviewer tried bun cha here for the first time and liked it. Another ate alone and found one set was enough for two. Crispy chicken wings and minced pork with shrimp also appear in reviews. It is open 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM daily. We have no price range for this venue.

Au Lac Family Restaurant

Au Lac Family Restaurant is at 23 Huyen alley and is rated 4.9 on Google from 2,926 reviews. One reviewer had the shrimp spring rolls and the fried fish balls with tomatoes and dill sauce. Another recommends the traditional fried fish with rice paper. The menu also has some European dishes. Several reviewers say the staff are friendly and speak English well. One reviewer says the vegetarian fried noodles are excellent. Another says the prices sit toward the touristy end, though they judged it worth it. It is open 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM daily, and the price range is about 100,000 to 200,000 VND per person.

Before you go

Oriana opens earliest, at 6:30 AM, and Viet Traditional opens at 9:30 AM. Au Lac closes first, at 9:30 PM. Hoang's, Hong Hoai's and Ngư are open until 11 PM, and most of the others close at 10 PM or 10:30 PM.

Our data has no opening hours for Gánh Hà Nội, so check that one before you go. One reviewer says Hoang's takes cash only. At MẸT Vietnamese restaurant & Vegetarian Food 1, one reviewer says you put your name on a list at the front door.

FAQ

Where can I eat bun cha in central Hanoi?

Reviewers mention bun cha at Hoang's Restaurant - Vietnamese Restaurant & Vegan Food, Gánh Hà Nội, Viet Traditional Cuisine Restaurant and Hanoi Food Culture Restaurant & Cooking Class.

Which of these places opens earliest?

Oriana Vietnamese Restaurant and Vegetarian opens at 6:30 AM daily. Viet Traditional Cuisine Restaurant opens at 9:30 AM.

Which places have vegetarian options?

Both MẸT Vietnamese restaurant & Vegetarian Food branches, Tung's Kitchen, Gánh Hà Nội, Ngư Restaurant, and Oriana Vietnamese Restaurant and Vegetarian all have vegetarian dishes that reviewers mention. Hoang's Restaurant and Ngư also offer vegan food.

How much does a meal cost?

Most venues in this guide with a listed price range cost about 100,000 to 200,000 VND per person. The highest listed range runs to 300,000 VND per person. Some venues have no price range listed.

Which places have gluten-free food?

Tung's Kitchen has a gluten-free menu, and one reviewer says MẸT Vietnamese restaurant & Vegetarian Food 1 made their son's meal completely gluten-free.