Bánh Cuốn Gia Truyền Thanh Vân - Restaurant in Hanoi
About This Place
On a narrow lane in Hanoi's Old Quarter, Bánh Cuốn Gia Truyền Thanh Vân has built a following of over 700 reviewers around a single-minded focus: bánh cuốn made to a family recipe. The dish itself — translucent steamed rice sheets filled with seasoned pork and wood ear mushroom, served with a clear dipping broth and fried shallots — is one of northern Vietnam's most particular breakfast traditions, and this spot on Hàng Gà treats it accordingly.
The setting is functional rather than decorative: the kind of narrow shophouse where the food is the only point, tables turn quickly, and the morning rush brings in a mix of neighborhood regulars and visitors navigating the Old Quarter before the heat sets in. The gia truyền designation — meaning the recipe passes within the family — signals that the kitchen is not improvising. That consistency is what the rating reflects across a substantial number of visits.
Hoan Kiem has no shortage of bánh cuốn options, but many have drifted toward tourist-facing menus or diluted their preparation. Thanh Vân's positioning on Hàng Gà, a street better known for hardware than dining, keeps it oriented toward the clientele that shows up specifically for this dish rather than foot traffic browsing for something convenient. For anyone eating their way through northern Vietnamese breakfast staples during a Hanoi stay, it represents a straightforward and well-regarded stop.
What to order at Bánh Cuốn Gia Truyền Thanh Vân
Silkie Chicken Stewed in Traditional Northern Herbs
60k VND
Already included box fee
Mixed rolled cake with grilled pork sausage
55k VND
Already included box fee
Grilled Pork Skewers with Rolled Rice Cakes
50k VND
Silky rice rolls, fragrant grilled skewers.
Stuffed rice pancakes with cinnamon pork pie
45k VND
Already included box fee
Rolled Rice Cake with Egg
20k VND
Silky egg rice rolls, bursting with aroma.
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Visiting Bánh Cuốn Gia Truyền Thanh Vân
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Open late: Doors stay open past 0 AM on at least one day — handy for after-work dinners.
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Menu starts from: 20k VND, based on 5 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 24 3828 0108 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: breakfast, solo dining, local food exploration.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Frequently Asked
- What is the specialty dish at Bánh Cuốn Gia Truyền Thanh Vân?
- The specialty is bánh cuốn — translucent steamed rice sheets filled with seasoned pork and wood ear mushroom, served with a clear dipping broth and fried shallots.
- Is Bánh Cuốn Gia Truyền Thanh Vân good for breakfast?
- Yes. It operates as a morning destination in Hanoi's Old Quarter, attracting neighborhood regulars and visitors during the early hours before the heat sets in.
- What does 'gia truyền' mean at Bánh Cuốn Gia Truyền Thanh Vân?
- Gia truyền means the recipe is passed within the family, signaling the kitchen follows a fixed preparation rather than improvising — the consistency that underpins its 4.3-star rating across 715 reviews.
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