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Eat, drink & shop in Hanoi

Where to eat, drink and shop in Hanoi: pho, bun cha and street food, egg coffee and coconut coffee, the Old Quarter, silk street, night markets and malls.

Restaurants

Famous names, local favourites and halal options for every budget. ₫ under 80,000 · ₫₫ 80,000–250,000 · ₫₫₫ 250,000–700,000 · ₫₫₫₫ over 700,000 dong per person.

Pho bo
Pho bo₫

Phở Gia Truyền

Classic beef pho with a queue every morning.

Old Quarter · Bát Đàn · Getting there: Walk in the Old QuarterMap
Bun cha
Bun cha₫

Bún Chả Hương Liên

Grilled meat with noodles, made famous by a presidential visit. Bun cha is usually pork.

Hai Bà Trưng · Getting there: Taxi / walkMap
Cha ca
Cha ca₫₫

Chả Cá Thăng Long

Turmeric fish with dill, cooked at your table.

Old Quarter · Getting there: Walk in the Old QuarterMap
Banh mi
Banh mi₫

Bánh Mì 25

Popular banh mi stand with many fillings, including chicken and vegetarian.

Old Quarter · Getting there: Walk in the Old QuarterMap
Vietnamese
Vietnamese₫₫

Quán Ăn Ngon

Street-food dishes from across Vietnam in a garden setting.

Several branches · Getting there: TaxiMap
Modern Vietnamese fine dining
Modern Vietnamese fine dining₫₫₫₫

Gia

Michelin-starred tasting menu inspired by Vietnamese traditions.

Văn Miếu area · Getting there: TaxiMap

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Halal status is based on published restaurant information and can change. Please confirm with the restaurant before you go. Food photos are illustrative and do not show the restaurant itself.

Cafés, afternoon tea & desserts

Classic afternoon tea, specialty coffee and sweet stops.

Giảng Café
Old Quarter

Giảng Café

The original egg coffee, served since 1946.

Getting there: Walk in the Old QuarterMap
Café Đinh
Hoàn Kiếm Lake

Café Đinh

Tiny upstairs café for egg coffee overlooking the lake area.

Getting there: WalkMap
Cộng Cà Phê
Several branches

Cộng Cà Phê

Retro-style chain famous for coconut coffee.

Getting there: Several branchesMap

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Shopping & markets

Department stores, luxury streets, malls, outlets and markets.

Shopping streetHoàn Kiếm

Old Quarter (36 streets)

Historic streets, each once dedicated to one trade.

Getting there: WalkMap
CraftsOld Quarter

Hàng Gai silk street

Silk, tailoring and embroidered goods.

Getting there: WalkMap
MarketOld Quarter

Đồng Xuân Market

Hanoi's biggest covered market.

Getting there: WalkMap
MarketHàng Đào to Đồng Xuân

Weekend Night Market

Friday to Sunday evening market with clothes and snacks.

Getting there: WalkMap
LuxuryHoàn Kiếm

Tràng Tiền Plaza

Elegant luxury mall near the Opera House.

Getting there: WalkMap
MallLong Biên

AEON Mall Long Biên

Big Japanese-style mall.

Getting there: TaxiMap
MallTây Hồ

Lotte Mall West Lake

Large modern mall near West Lake.

Getting there: TaxiMap

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Plan your trip to Vietnam

Internet from the moment you land Buy an eSIM for Vietnam before you fly and switch it on at arrival. No shop queues, no roaming bills. See eSIM plans → Airport transfer, booked ahead A driver waits for you in arrivals at a fixed price. Handy with children and luggage. Book a transfer →

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