Phở Thìn Bờ Hồ - Pho restaurant in Hanoi
About This Place
On a narrow stretch of Hàng Vôi in the French Quarter, a short walk from the southern shore of Hoan Kiem Lake, Phở Thìn Bờ Hồ occupies the kind of address that draws foot traffic without needing to advertise. More than 3,500 Google reviews and a steady 4.2 rating signal something straightforward: the place delivers on its core promise reliably, and Hanoi diners keep coming back.
The format is tight. Tables turn quickly, the menu centres on phở bò, and the surrounding streets — Hàng Vôi, the French Quarter lanes, the lake promenade nearby — provide the ambient energy rather than the interior. That dynamic suits the clientele: early risers grabbing breakfast before work, tourists orienting themselves around the Old Quarter, office workers from the commercial district cutting through for lunch.
What sets this location apart from similar pho counters further north in the Old Quarter is proximity to the lake and the French Quarter corridor. Hoan Kiem is dense with options across every price tier, but few pho-specific spots sit this close to the water with walk-in accessibility at peak hours. The volume of repeat reviews relative to the address suggests a neighbourhood anchor rather than a destination pit stop — the difference between somewhere people return to and somewhere they photograph once.
With no menu data scraped, specifics beyond phở bò remain unconfirmed. The rating and review count alone mark it as one of the more consistently reviewed pho restaurants in the Hoan Kiem district.
What to order at Phở Thìn Bờ Hồ
Let's eat Pho together
160k VND
2 large bowls of Rare Beef / Well-done Beef / Special Combination + 2 eggs + 2 fried dough sticks
Pho Love Combo
140k VND
2 Large Bowls Of Rare-Cooked Beef/ Brisket And Flank Steak/ Special + 4 Fried Dough Sticks
Special Bowl Pho
100k VND
Special Beef Noodle Soup (Price includes 5,000 VND for paper box and zip bag) : Stir-fried rare beef with crushed garlic
Stir-fried Pho with Fresh Beef And Vegetables
80k VND
Stir-fried pho with beef and green mustard greens.
Rare Beef and Brisket Pho (Large)
75k VND
Rare Beef Noodle Soup with Brisket: Fresh rare beef combined with tender brisket, crispy and fragrant. Ingredients: Rice
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Visiting Phở Thìn Bờ Hồ
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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: 1k VND, based on 15 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 339 253 464 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: breakfast, quick lunch, solo dining, neighbourhood exploring.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Frequently Asked
- What is Phở Thìn Bờ Hồ known for?
- Phở Thìn Bờ Hồ is a phở bò institution in the French Quarter, with over 3,500 Google reviews and a 4.2 rating marking it as one of the most consistently reviewed pho spots in Hoan Kiem district.
- Where is Phở Thìn Bờ Hồ located?
- Phở Thìn Bờ Hồ sits on Hàng Vôi in the French Quarter, a short walk from the southern shore of Hoan Kiem Lake.
- Is Phở Thìn Bờ Hồ good for breakfast?
- Phở Thìn Bờ Hồ draws early risers grabbing breakfast before work, alongside tourists and office workers from the nearby commercial district.
- Is Phở Thìn Bờ Hồ good for solo dining?
- The format is tight with quick table turns and a focused phở bò menu, making it well-suited to solo diners eating efficiently rather than lingering.
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