Mr Bảy Miền Tây - Bánh Xèo - Vietnamese restaurant in Hanoi
About This Place
On Hàng Điếu, one of the Old Quarter's busier commercial streets, Mr Bảy Miền Tây - Bánh Xèo brings the sizzling, turmeric-yellow crêpes of the Mekong Delta to central Hanoi. Bánh xèo — named for the hissing sound the batter makes hitting the hot pan — is a southern staple less common in the capital, which gives this spot a specific draw: diners who want the real article rather than a Hanoi approximation. The dish arrives crisp-edged and stuffed with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts, meant to be torn and wrapped in rice paper with herbs before dipping in nước chấm.
With 2,331 Google reviews at 4.5 stars, the venue has built a consistent following across both locals and visitors navigating the Old Quarter. The rating suggests reliable execution rather than occasional brilliance — the kind of place that earns repeat visits. The setting on Hàng Điếu puts it within walking distance of Hoàn Kiếm Lake and the dense cluster of heritage streets, making it a natural stop on a longer afternoon through the quarter.
The miền tây framing — referencing the southwestern river delta region — signals a menu rooted in that tradition rather than a generic Vietnamese spread. For Hanoians, that regional specificity is part of the appeal; for visitors, it's an opportunity to eat something that diverges from the pho and bún chả that dominate the surrounding streets. The crowd tends toward the casual end: families, office workers at lunch, and tourists who've done enough research to look past the more prominent storefronts on nearby Đinh Liên Đế and Lương Văn Can.
What to order at Mr Bảy Miền Tây - Bánh Xèo
Soft-shell crab fried with salted egg sauce
355k VND
Crispy crab claws with rich salted egg sauce, irresistibly tasty.
Roasted duck with steamed buns
310k VND
Crispy roasted duck with soft bao buns, delicious and flavorful.
Grilled Pork Ribs with Cinnamon Flavor
270k VND
Grilled ribs with rich cinnamon flavor, irresistibly delicious.
Grilled red tilapia with salt and chili
220k VND
Grilled red tilapia with salt and chili, crispy and flavorful, served with spicy dipping sauce.
Mixed Starter
220k VND
Includes 2 shrimp and pork spring rolls, 2 crab shells and 2 seafood springs
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Visiting Mr Bảy Miền Tây - Bánh Xèo
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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: 85k VND, based on 43 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 786 768 075 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: quick lunch, group dinner, street food crawl.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Frequently Asked
- What is the specialty dish at Mr Bảy Miền Tây - Bánh Xèo?
- The specialty is bánh xèo — crisp-edged, turmeric-yellow crêpes stuffed with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts, served with rice paper, herbs, and nước chấm for dipping.
- Is Mr Bảy Miền Tây - Bánh Xèo a good stop when exploring the Old Quarter?
- Located on Hàng Điếu, it is within walking distance of Hoàn Kiếm Lake and the heritage streets, making it a natural stop on an afternoon through the quarter.
- How does Mr Bảy Miền Tây - Bánh Xèo differ from other Vietnamese restaurants nearby?
- The menu focuses on miền tây (Mekong Delta) cooking, offering a southern regional style less common in Hanoi than the pho and bún chả that dominate surrounding streets.
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