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Pho is a well-known and traditional Vietnamese food. People say that the original and most authentic taste of Pho can only be found in Hanoi. If you're a food lover, Izitour can guide you to the best Pho restaurants in Hanoi, where you can experience the most popular and delicious versions of this dish.
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1. Pho Bat Dan
The little Pho Bat Dan restaurant is situated right on the road with the same name that connects Hang Bo Street to Phung Hung Street. In the morning, if you have a chance to pass by the restaurant, you'll be amazed by the never-ending queue of people waiting. This Pho restaurant has existed for nearly a century and often appears on Korean, Japanese, and English food channels. When you visit Hanoi, make sure to give this place a try.
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This beef Pho restaurant stands out because of its unique broth. Despite being around for many generations, this small eatery continues to impress customers with its sweet and flavorful combination of spices. If you add some garlic vinegar or fresh lemon slices, you'll get a delicious Pho bowl.
- Address: 49 Bat Dan, Cua Dong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
- Average price: 50,000 to 0,000 VND/ bowl
- Opening hours: 6:00 am - 10:00 am and 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Pho Bat Dan restaurant in Hanoi
2. Pho Bo Khoi Hoi
Beef noodle soup, also known as Pho Bo, is a tasty dish from Hanoi that many people enjoy. Pho Bo Khoi Hoi is among the most popular Pho in Hanoi Old Quarter. Hanoi foodie often joke that when you wake up early on Sunday morning, Uncle Khoi will make you two bowls of Pho, and it will make you feel really happy all day long. The flavour of Uncle Khoi's Pho is very delicate. What makes Pho Khoi's pho special is not just the delicious broth, but mainly the high-quality beef they use.
- Address: 50C Hang Vai, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi
- Average price: 40,000 - 0,000 VND/bowl
- Opening hours: 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Beef noodles at Khoi Hoi restaurant
3. Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su
When it comes to the best pho restaurants in Hanoi that serve delicious food, it would be a pity not to mention Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su. This restaurant is highly praised on many international review websites and even visited by South Korean President Moon Jae-in.
At Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su, the pho broth is not clear but yellow, made by simmering bones and chunks. It has a natural and sweet taste without any sourness. The white rice noodles used in their pho are homemade, and the beef is fresh and smells pleasant. Each bowl of pho here is generously filled with meat, so even just one bowl will keep you full until noon.
- Address: 10 Ly Quoc Su, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi
- Average price: 70,000 - 100,000 VND/bowl
- Opening hours: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su restaurant
4. Pho Suong
A delightful pho eatery in Hanoi, named Suong (meaning happiness in Vietnamese), stands out for its tasty dishes. Enjoying a bowl of pho here will bring you joy without a doubt! Pho Suong has been a hot topic among food enthusiasts in the capital since its establishment in the 1930s.
The restaurant offers a diverse menu with various beef options, including cooked, medium, rare, and with wine sauce. Their signature dish is a generous bowl of pho filled with abundant, large pieces of fresh meat. The chef skillfully dips the beef slices into the broth, quickly pulling it out, so each piece retains its pink colour and irresistible taste.
- Address: 24 Trung Yen , Dinh Liet, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
- Average price: 55,000 - 80,000 VND/bowl
- Opening hours: 5:30 to 11:00 a.m. and 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The chefs at Pho Suong are all 2nd or 3rd generation descendants
5. Pho Cuong - A famous Pho restaurant in Hanoi
Pho Cuong and Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su are similar types of pho that originated in Nam Dinh. Despite being situated in the heart of Hanoi Old Quarter, Pho Cuong still offers affordable prices. This means that the quality of the food stands out even more when compared to its price.
What sets the pho at this place apart is the use of fresh and appealing ingredients. Many customers prefer to order pho with rare beef to preserve the meat's original flavour. The pork bone broth is clear and flavorful. By adding some green onions, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a spoonful of homemade chilli sauce, the Pho becomes ready to be savoured.
- Address: 23 Hang Muoi, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
- Average price: 45,000 VND - 80,000 VND/bowl
- Opening hours: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Pho Cuong Hang Muoi is located right in Hanoi Old Quarter
Photo: Nguyen Hoang Anh
6. Pho Bo Lam Hang Vai
Pho Bo Lam Hang Vai is one of the charming old Pho restaurants in Hanoi. It has a small and cosy space with simple tables and chairs. If you prefer a peaceful environment, you can sit inside the restaurant. If you want to enjoy the fresh air, you can sit on the sidewalk. Sometimes, when the restaurant gets too crowded, they can arrange for you to sit at the nearby cafe.
When you first taste the pho at Pho Lam, you'll notice the impressive flavour of the broth. It's not too hot, just enough to cook the onions without burning your tongue. The meat is tender and has a pink colour. The beef slices are thick but still soft.
- Address: 48 Hang Vai, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
- Average price: 40,000 VND - 66,000 VND/bowl
- Opening hours: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Pho Bo Lam Hang Vai with a yummy poached egg
7. Pho Thanh Beo - Stir-fried pho restaurant in Hanoi
Pho Thanh Beo is a special restaurant in Hanoi that serves Pho in a different style. The owner, Mrs. Thanh, opens the restaurant every day from 6:00 pm to 3:30 am. Their stir-fried Pho is unique and stands out from other places. It is the owner’s secret to make it a memorable taste for customers. At Pho Thanh Beo, they take great care in marinating the beef for the dish. Each piece of meat is incredibly tasty. The vegetables that accompany the Pho are cooked just right to keep their vibrant green colour. You can enjoy a big plate of stir-fried Pho at an affordable price of 70,000 VND.
- Address: 11 Hang Buom, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
- Average price: 70,000 VND/plate
- Opening hours: 6:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.
Stir-fried Pho in Hanoi
8. Pho Thin Lo Duc Hanoi
Pho Thin is a popular Pho noodle brand in Hanoi that has been around for almost 30 years. The restaurant serves only one kind of beef Pho (beef noodles), but it still attracts many customers every day.
The beef used in Pho Thin is thinly sliced and cooked with spices by stir-frying. Instead of directly placing it in the boiling broth, this method enhances the meat's flavour. The chef adds the noodles, meat, and chives first, and then pours in the broth. The broth of Pho Thin is not clear but rather cloudy and slightly fatty. When you taste it, make sure to try it with their homemade chilli sauce and garlic vinegar for an extra special flavour!
Regarding the restaurant’s space, Pho Thin Lo Duc follows the traditional style of old houses in Hanoi. The place is narrow but extends deep. The restaurant itself is quite small, making it easy to overlook if you're not paying close attention. The cooking area is situated outside, while the interior features basic folding tables and chairs. Despite not being excessively small, due to its popularity, dining here can feel somewhat cramped.
- Address: 13 Lo Duc, Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi
- Average price: 70,000 VND/ bowl
- Opening hours: 6 a.m - 9 p.m
Mouth-watering bowls of Pho Thin Lo Duc with lots of spring onion
9. Pho Ga Nguyet
Pho Ga Nguyet is known for its delicious chicken Pho in Hanoi that you should try once. People often say that Ms. Nguyet's chicken pho is the best chicken pho in Hanoi's Old Quarter. You should come and try it to see why it has such a great reputation.
Pho Nguyet eatery is decorated very simply. During the afternoon, it functions as a moped repair shop, but in the morning and at night, it turns into a busy Pho Hanoi restaurant. When you visit Pho Nguyet, make sure to order a bowl of dry, mixed chicken Pho without the broth. The chicken pieces are large and meaty. To taste this kind of Pho, you'll need to mix the entire bowl well so that the seasoning flavours every part of the meat. The taste is both sour and sweet, and with plenty of meat, you'll find yourself wanting to eat more and more.
- Address: 5B Phu Doan, Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
- Average price: 40,000 VND - 90,000 VND/bowl
- Opening hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 am and 5:00 pm to 6:00 am
Pho Ga Nguyet - a delicious chicken Pho in Hanoi
10. Pho Tien Hanoi
Finally, I would like to introduce one of the best chicken pho in Hanoi that most Hanoi gourmet know about - Pho Tien on Nguyen Truong To street. Located near Hanoi Old Quarter, this Pho restaurant has been open for two generations. The person who opened this pho restaurant is Mr. Tien, now the pho restaurant has been passed down to his son, Mr. Khanh.
A generous bowl of Pho Tien
This restaurant specialises in chicken pho. In the morning, the restaurant has always been crowded with foodies who love pho with chicken. What makes the restaurant special is the typical chicken noodle broth, with the scent of ginger, coriander roots, and no cinnamon smell like beef pho broth. Recently, the restaurant was also voted on the Michelin Selected List 2023. Pho Tien Nguyen Truong To is really worth trying on your Hanoi itinerary.
- Address: 103 Nguyen Truong To Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
- Average price: 50,000 - 100,000 VND/bowl
- Opening hours: 6:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m and 6:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m
Clean and tidy area of preparation in Pho Tien
Pho has become a food culture in Hanoi, Vietnam as well as anywhere Vietnamese people live. If you're a fan of Pho, save the addresses of these top 10 Pho restaurants in Hanoi recommended by Izitour. We hope you have a fantastic time exploring the food scene in Hanoi - the capital city.
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