On a narrow lane in Hanoi's Old Quarter, Ngư Restaurant draws a steady crowd with one of the highest review counts in Hoan Kiem — 7,709 ratings at 4.9 stars signals something quietly consistent rather than flashy. The menu spans traditional Vietnamese cooking, with phở as a centerpiece, alongside a dedicated vegan selection that goes beyond token substitutions. That combination — classic northern Vietnamese food and genuinely considered plant-based options on the same menu — is less common in this part of the city than it should be.
The cooking class offering sets it apart from the surrounding concentration of tourist-facing pho shops and street food stalls. Guests can move from eating the food to understanding how it's made, which attracts a different kind of visitor: people who want to leave Hanoi with a technique, not just a memory. The address on Gia Ngư puts it within walking distance of Hoan Kiem Lake and the main Old Quarter streets, but the lane itself stays quieter than the thoroughfares nearby.
With sparse review text to draw from, the numbers do most of the talking: a venue accumulating nearly eight thousand reviews at that rating in a district with fierce competition earns its reputation through repetition, not novelty. Hoan Kiem has no shortage of Vietnamese restaurants, but few combine phở, a serious vegan menu, and hands-on classes under one roof at this level of consistency.
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Full menu below · prices in VND.
We stopped by for lunch and had green mango salad, bo la lot (Beef in betel lead platter with rice paper), and nem nuong (Grilled pork with rice noodles with rice paper). Food was excellent and the greens that came out with it were fresh. Linh was our waitress and she was super attentive and very friendly! Inside was clean and has AC. Would highly recommend!!!
Came here in July 2026. Food was great and portion was big. The waiters were very friendly and responsive. We ordered the stir fried pak coy (fresh and tasty), fried calamari (sauce was great), fried fish, ginger chicken and clear prawn soup. Thanks for the great hospitality. Tom and Minh were doing marvelous job serving us. They could speak English and were very friendly (taught us some vietnamese)
Minh was very helpful and kind. The food was delicious. I had the vegan pho, and it was one of the best I’ve had in Hanoi so far. The restaurant is inviting, the AC keeps it cool inside, and the food came out pretty quickly (not so quick to make me think it wasn’t fresh, but fast enough that I was eating before the hunger really started to kick in). I would highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for quality vegetarian/vegan food.
This place is a must! I had the absolute best time as a solo traveler. Sera was very helpful and explained the menu and food very carefully and beautifully. The food tastes marvellous and is healthy, hearty and aesthetic. Portions are great! The place smells nice, the temperature is pleasing and everything is so clean and delicate. Their prices are average but for a western traveler definitely beyond affordable. It’s located in the Old Quarter, near everything in the heart of Hanoi. Overall, I had the most quality experience and I highly recommend!! My photos/videos are attached. Thank you, Sera!
I went with my class and group of friends to try authentic Vietnamese food outside of the typical Pho that is always seen and served in the U.S. The food was so filling and super delicious especially with the the good atmosphere provided by the staff. Rick was funny and made sure we all were laughing and enjoying the food while also informing us what it was and a bit of the history!! He was quite attentive and made sure we were not lacking anything !! Definitely recommend going with friends or a group to get to try all the amazing food!!
Menu starts from: 35k VND, based on 37 priced items on the public menu.
Reservations: Call +84 392 337 058 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
Best for: solo dining, cooking class experience, group dinner, vegan-friendly meals.
Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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