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$$ | Hoan Kiem District |
Bancong means "balcony" in Vietnamese (from the French balcon), and this multistory 1940s art deco mansion has plenty of them. The outdoor spaces overflow with flowers and pot plants, and make good spots to watch scenes of the Old Quarter unfold below. The menu is rather muddled, but the Vietnamese dishes, from bun cha to bun bo nam bo, are reliably good. So is the ca phe cot dua (iced coconut coffee), a Hanoi specialty.
2 Dinh Liet, Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Known For
- Iced coconut coffee
- Historic architecture
- Good bun cha
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$ | Hoan Kiem District |
This simple eatery compensates for its lack of sophistication with giant-size portions of the delicate banh cuon, steamed rice rolls stuffed with ground pork and chopped wood-ear mushrooms. Watch the resident cooks painstakingly roll out their sheets of rice noodle and spoon on the filling and feel your mouth start to water. There are three options: chicken, pork, or shrimp and pork. All three are worth trying.
12 Hang Ga, Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Known For
- Freshly made banh cuon
- Local favorite
- Laid-back eating
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$ | Hoan Kiem District |
This venue is spotlessly clean, and despite its popularity with tourists is still very much the real deal. Like all the best restaurants purveying local favorites, this place specializes in one dish only: bun bo nam bo (a southern beef and noodle dish). Translated as "southern style rice noodles with beef," this mixture of vermicelli noodles, beef, lettuce, cucumber, shallots, bean sprouts, cilantro, and chopped peanuts is more commonly found in Ho Chi Minh City. Be sure to mix the concoction thoroughly with your chopsticks to experience the alchemy created by the small serving of broth-drenched greens at the base of the bowl.
67 Hang Dieu St., Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Known For
- Generous portions of their signature dish
- Southern style cuisine
- Local favorite
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$$ | Tay Ho District |
The outdoor area of this French-influenced venue is an ideal place for some very romantic dining and expat gatherings. The interior is equally convivial with stripped pine tables and wooden furniture. The food is a mixed bag of European dishes prepared and served with flare. They've also opened two more locations at 58 Dao Tan and 19 Doan Nhu Hai.
15 Ngo 45 To Ngoc Van, Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Known For
- Imported pork belly
- Wine and Champagne options
- Rotating menus
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$$$ | Tay Ho District |
The owner of Cousins (cugini means cousins in Italian) partnered with Italian chef Nico Ceccomoro to create an authentic dining experience at decent prices. Classy red and black interiors, sensual paintings, and a tree-shaded balcony make this location perfect for a date night. The menu is updated and expanded regularly, but you can’t go wrong with the pizzas or pasta, especially the tortellini with ricotta. There are also several fine wines to choose from.
67 To Ngoc Van, Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Known For
- Slow-cooked meat
- Creative pasta dishes
- Knowledgeable staff
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$$ | Hoan Kiem District |
The main draw here is the convivial, bohemian atmosphere. Housed in a stunning 1920s French-colonial villa in a quiet part of the Old Quarter, the café is rustic and warm, with original tiles, wooden furnishings, and high ceilings. The menu has undergone quite an improvement in recent years, with fabulous breakfast and brunch options (the laksa is particularly good). An adequate list of wine and beers and regular music and art events make the café a decent bet in the evenings, too.
6 Hoi Vu St., Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Known For
- Laksa
- Hip decor
- Live shows
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$$ | Tay Ho District |
Now gracing a French-style villa in West Lake (the restaurant used to be next to the Temple of Literature), this place can get packed with tour groups. The flavors here—from baked fish in banana leaf to bamboo beef—are bold and brilliant, and the menu is a mix of creative dishes. The fact that Koto (an acronym for "know one, teach one") is a charity restaurant that benefits street youth, is just the icing on the lemon cheesecake.
Alley 35 Dang Thai Mai, Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Known For
- Charity restaurant benefiting kids
- Tourist favorite
- Creative and delicious cuisine
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$$$ | Hoan Kiem District |
Bringing inspired French cuisine to the heart of Hanoi, impassioned chef Benjamin Rascalou, who trained at several prestigious restaurants in Paris, has created a menu with flair. Main entrées, such as the sea bass meunière or seafood tagliatelle, will set you back more than most restaurants in Hanoi, but the flavors are worth the splurge. The desserts, such as the coffee mousse with pistachio ice cream and chocolate truffle, are almost impossible to pass up. Those who order the six-course tasting menu (1,500,000d) can elevate the experience with an optional wine pairing.
10 Nam Ngu, Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Known For
- French fusion food
- Bright courtyard
- Six-course tasting menu
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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$$$ | Hoan Kiem District |
Serving countryside dishes with a refreshing modern twist, Luk Lak is a welcome addition to Hanoi's dining scene. Many of the dishes are head chef Madame Binh's take on recipes from a particular part of the country, such as the ga nuong Tu Le (grilled chicken with sticky rice from Yen Bai Province) and tom xoc toi Quang Tri (prawn with lemongrass and chili from Quang Tri Province). The minimalist design with flashes of Hanoi's colonial heritage serves to enhance an already exceptional dining experience.
4A Le Thanh Tong, Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Known For
- Rare, delicious traditional dishes
- Modern interiors
- Exemplary service
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Little sister to Hanoi institution The Hanoi Social Club, Ma Xo is the place to go for coffee, cocktails, and quick bites. The menu features home brunch comforts and innovative creations, such as fresh spring rolls with duck, a modern take on the neighborhood's favorite dish. A pretty lakeside location only enhances the experience.
152 Tran Vu, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Known For
- Comfort food
- Boho vibes
- Lake views
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$$ | Hoan Kiem District |
At this authentic Indian restaurant, the owners import herbs and spices directly from India. Flatbreads like paratha and naan are cooked in a genuine clay tandoor oven, and the impressive cone-shape dosa pancake stands 2 feet tall. The kebabs are grilled to perfection with spices and lime.
46 Tho Nhuom, Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Known For
- Northern and southern cuisine
- Many vegetarian dishes
- Excellent kebabs
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed 2–6 pm
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$$$$ | Hoan Kiem District |
One of only two restaurants in Vietnam to feature in Asia's 100 Best Restaurants in 2021 (the other being Anan in Ho Chi Minh City), TUNG Dining offers an astonishing fine-dining experience. Head chef and owner Hoang Tung worked in various Michelin star restaurants in Scandinavia before returning to his home city of Hanoi, and his experience is reflected in both the cuisine and the minimalist decor. There is only ever one set menu that consists of 15 to 20 courses, each one illustrating Tung's culinary wizardry. The menu changes with the season and the restaurant can make adjustments if you have dietary requirements, but be sure to let them know when you make your booking, which is essential.
2C Pho Quang Trung, Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Known For
- Superb and creative cuisine
- Chic Scandi design
- Fabulous wine
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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Vegans and vegetarians descend on this hole-in-the-wall ramen joint for their tofu, tempeh, and other meat alternatives, but the rich broth will likely tickle omnivores' taste buds, too. Fewer than ten seats face the Japanese ramen chef, so you can watch him meticulously prepare your meal before slurping it up.
105A2 Lac Chinh, Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Known For
- Intimate atmosphere
- Creative meat alternatives
- Rich ramen broth
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$ | Hai Ba Trung District |
Bun Cha Huong Lien has wholeheartedly embraced the alias Bun Cha Obama since 2016, when the erstwhile president visited Hanoi and dined here with celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain. The bun cha (grilled pork and rice vermicelli noodles) and nem hai san (seafood spring rolls) are decent, but it's worth visiting just for the photography documenting the occasion. It's plastered all over the eatery.
24 Le Van Huu, Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Known For
- Obama
- Bourdain
- Seafood spring rolls
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$$ | Hoan Kiem District |
Serving high-quality northern Vietnamese food to a loyal following of locals (and the occasional tourist from the attached De Syloia Hotel), Cay Cau has a broad menu of meat, fish, and vegetable dishes. The tofu is particularly tasty.
17 Tran Hung Dao, Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Known For
- Being long-established
- Huge menu
- Colorful staff uniforms
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$$ | Tay Ho District |
With three always-full locations, Chops is becoming a staple in Hanoi’s foodie community. Their slogan, "Hops, Wheat, Meat," says it all. All Chops burgers are made fresh daily from imported Australian beef and lamb and they bake their buns in-house every morning. They’ve got seriously good service and excel at keeping it simple.
4 Quang An, Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Known For
- Australian beef and lamb burgers
- Beer
- Seriously good service
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$$$$ | Tay Ho District |
The West Lake branch of a chain of Argentinean steak houses with outlets in Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok, El Gaucho Hanoi is modern and assured. A variety of cuts are imported from the United States and Australia. Sides range from macaroni-and-cheese and creamed spinach to healthier choices, like arugula salad and corn on the cob.
2 Tay Ho, Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Known For
- Familiar sides, such as mac and cheese and corn on the cob
- Exemplary (if expensive) steaks
- Stellar service
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$$ | Hoan Kiem District |
This restaurant has plenty of gluten-free options and specializes in cooking classes. They operate two farms near Hanoi and grow most of their own food. They have a special vegetarian menu, and the setting is cozy, with exposed brick and bamboo furnishings. It's a nice place to sit down and enjoy a break from the frenetic pace outside.
44B Dao Duy Tu, Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Known For
- Special dishes served inside whole fresh coconuts
- Well-priced cooking excursions
- Reliable, if not exceptional, Vietnamese food
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$$ | Hai Ba Trung District |
The Japanese equivalent of your friendly neighborhood diner, this cozy restaurant is a longstanding favorite of older and affluent Hanoians. Reasonable prices encourage overindulgence in sushi or sashimi; the lunch specials are good value at around 200,000d. Seating is in small private rooms or at a long polished bar on the ground floor.
166 Trieu Viet Vuong St., Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Known For
- Fresh sushi
- Friendly waitstaff
- Lunch specials
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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$$$$ | Hai Ba Trung District |
Opened in 1901, Le Beaulieu was the first-ever French restaurant in Hanoi. The spacious dining room doesn't lend itself particularly well to intimacy, but an extensive wine list and expert sommelier service heighten the allure.
15 Ngo Quyen, Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Known For
- French classics
- Delicious pan-fried foie gras
- Sunday brunch