Cà Phê Giảng
The historic cafe where egg coffee (cà phê trứng) was invented, hidden up narrow stairs.
- Category
- Café
- Duration
- 45 min
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Afternoon
Tip: Drink slowly; it is served in a bowl of hot water to stay warm.
Show on mapFood & Drink – Hanoi
Hanoi's cuisine is known for fresh herbs, balanced flavours and cheap street eats. Phở, bún chả and egg coffee are the city's essentials.
Local dishes
- Phở – Rice noodles in an aromatic beef or chicken broth.
- Bún chả – Grilled pork patties with sweet-sour dipping broth and rice noodles.
- Bánh cuốn – Thin steamed rice crepes filled with pork and mushrooms.
Must-try
- Cà phê trứng – Creamy coffee topped with whipped egg yolk and condensed milk.
- Chả cá – Turmeric and dill fish fried at the table and served with noodles.
- Bún thang – An elegant, clear noodle soup with chicken, egg and ham.
Street food spots
- Bánh mì – Crisp Vietnamese sandwich filled with pâté, meat and herbs.
- Nem rán – Crispy fried rolls with pork and mushrooms.
- Kem Tràng Tiền – Ice cream sold since 1958, with flavours like green rice and vanilla.
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Places
Bún Chả Hương Liên
The famous bún cha restaurant where Obama ate, serving grilled pork with rice noodles.
- Category
- Restaurant
- Duration
- 50 min
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Around midday
Tip: Go early to beat the crowds.
Show on mapPhở Gia Truyền Bát Đàn
A decades-old legend with morning queues for its beef phở.
- Category
- Street food
- Duration
- 40 min
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Early morning
Tip: Go early to beat the crowds.
Show on mapTạ Hiện Bia Hơi Sokağı
The lively night street famous for fresh bia hơi draft beer at tiny prices.
- Category
- Bar
- Duration
- 1.5 h
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Evening
Tip: Sitting on low plastic stools is normal; point at what locals are eating.
Show on mapĐồng Xuân Market
The Old Quarter's biggest covered market, selling dry goods, fabric and street food.
- Category
- Market
- Duration
- 1.5 h
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Early morning
Tip: Ask the price before you order.
Show on mapChả Cá Thăng Long
Fish cooked at the table with dill and turmeric, Hanoi's signature chả cá.
- Category
- Restaurant
- Duration
- 1.2 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Evening
Tip: Ask the price before you order.
Show on mapCafé Đinh
An old cafe whose lakeside balcony serves the famous egg coffee.
- Category
- Café
- Duration
- 40 min
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Afternoon
Tip: Drink slowly; it is served in a bowl of hot water to stay warm.
Show on mapBánh Mì 25
Quick, cheap bánh mì stuffed with pâté, meat and herbs in crisp bread.
- Category
- Street food
- Duration
- 20 min
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Around midday
Tip: Bring cash; small notes help.
Show on mapXôi Yến
Bowls of sticky rice (xôi) topped with mushrooms, fried shallots and meat.
- Category
- Street food
- Duration
- 30 min
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Early morning
Tip: Bring cash; small notes help.
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