Puku Cafe & Bar - Restaurant in Hanoi
About This Place
On Tong Duy Tan — a street that has anchored Hanoi's backpacker and expat social circuit for years — Puku Cafe & Bar has built one of the more credible reputations in Hoan Kiem. Nearly 9,000 Google reviews at 4.8 stars is not an accident; it reflects a place that reliably delivers on expectations rather than occasionally exceeding them for a handful of visitors.
The name has been a fixture long enough that it functions as a landmark. Locals and travelers alike use it as a default meeting point in the Old Quarter — the kind of place where a one-drink catch-up stretches into three without anyone noticing. The setting fits the street: comfortable rather than curated, with enough energy to feel alive without tipping into loud.
Puku operates across cafe and bar hours, which gives it a longer useful window than most nearby spots. Morning coffee through to late-evening drinks means the crowd shifts across the day — laptops and flat whites earlier, bottles and conversation later. That flexibility, more than any single item on the menu, explains the loyalty.
In a neighborhood crowded with places competing on Instagram aesthetics or tourist novelty, Puku holds its position through repetition and reliability. Regulars return because the experience is predictable in the best sense. For first-timers navigating Hoan Kiem's dense cafe scene, the review record makes it a low-risk choice with a high floor.
What to order at Puku Cafe & Bar
Beef Steak 200g
370k VND
Juicy 200g beef, tender texture, mushroom sauce, fresh steamed veggies. Red wine or mushroom sauce
Chicken Wings ( 12 pieces )
360k VND
Salmon Fillet
340k VND
Tender salmon fillet with mushroom sauce and fresh steamed vegetables.
Steak Burger
290k VND
Beef Pizza
275k VND
Juicy beef pizza topped with melty mozzarella, fresh capsicum, and savory tomato sauce.
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Visiting Puku Cafe & Bar
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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: 35k VND, based on 97 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 24 3938 1745 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: casual meetups, evening drinks, afternoon coffee, group hangouts.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Frequently Asked
- Is Puku Cafe & Bar a good spot for remote work?
- Puku operates from morning coffee through late-evening hours, and the earlier crowd tends toward laptops and flat whites — making it a practical daytime work option in the Old Quarter.
- Is Puku Cafe & Bar good for a casual hangout or drinks with friends?
- Puku is a long-standing meeting point on Tong Duy Tan, known for one-drink catch-ups that stretch into three. The setting is comfortable rather than curated, with enough energy to feel alive without being loud.
- Is Puku Cafe & Bar open late?
- Puku runs across both cafe and bar hours, from morning through late evening — a longer window than most nearby spots in Hoan Kiem.
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