On a narrow Old Quarter street better known for lacquerware shops and Hanoian coffee stalls, S&L's Diner Duong Thanh has built one of the more credible reputations in Hoan Kiem — a 4.8 rating across close to 4,000 Google reviews is not the kind of score that floats on novelty traffic alone. That volume of consistent feedback, sustained in a district where tourists cycle through and locals are unforgiving, points to a kitchen that delivers reliably.
The draw is American diner food in a part of the city where the default is pho and bun cha. For visitors spending days in the Old Quarter, that contrast has obvious appeal, but the review count suggests S&L's draws repeat visits rather than one-time curiosity stops. Đường Thành sits at the quieter western edge of the Old Quarter grid, a few blocks from Hoan Kiem Lake, which means the foot traffic is more intentional than the chaotic restaurant rows closer to Hang Gai.
What separates this from the scattershot Western-food spots that open and close across the district is apparent staying power. A diner concept in Hanoi requires threading between expat comfort-food demand, traveler expectations shaped by nostalgia, and the practical reality of sourcing ingredients consistently. The rating floor held across a large sample suggests S&L's has found that balance. For anyone based in or passing through Hoan Kiem who wants a meal that doesn't involve guessing whether a kitchen is having a good night, the track record here does most of the persuading.
This is the best burger I’ve had anywhere in Vietnam. The meat was delicious!! In my opinion it doesn’t matter how good the burger is, I hate when the bun falls apart and you can no longer hold the burger. This bun was perfect to the very last bite!! I highly recommend this place!!
Good food, nice staff and peaceful atmosphere. We came on a weekday so there were not so many people. All dishes were served quite fast. The only thing was that portions were rather big, maybe more suitable for Westerners than Viet people.
My verdict. 🔥🔥🔥 This restaurant has a very good Philly cheesesteak, so good in fact I totally forgot to take a picture of it! If you are missing a genuine American style diner this is the place for you, I was never expecting to find a place like this ever again, let alone in Hanoi! Give this place a try!
I visited here during my second day in Vietnam, jet lagged. The workers here are very kind and approachable. The lady showed me the menu and explained that they offer different discounts and deals, for example happy hour where you can get 50% off certain items. I ordered mac and cheese, chicken tenders, and a strawberry spritzer. Everything was great and super flavourful. I definitely plan to come back before I leave Hanoi, and highly recommend!
I was craving some American food so I decided to try this place. It met the need but I think the flavors were overall lacking. It's hard to get good Vietnamese food in America, just like it's hard to get good American food in Vietnam. The flavors and ingredients just aren't the same. Items I tried: Appetizer that consisted of onion rings (good), Mac and cheese bites (good), shrimp bites (good), chicken wings (wing itself was good but the sauce was definitely not Buffalo sauce or anywhere near it, and that's coming from someone who lives near Buffalo). Burger: was more rare instead of the medium that I wanted. Lacked flavor. The meat didn't seem seasoned. Cheese steak: definitely not something close to what one would get in Philly. Not the same bread (was baguette) and the meat didn't have a great consistency. Overall, I don't think I'd try it again. It wasn't anything special that had amazing flavors.
Reservations: Call +84 24 3710 0529 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
Best for: casual lunch, group dinner, comfort food craving, tourist-area dining.
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