Hanoi eats on the street. The Old Quarter's '36 streets' were once grouped by trade, and Cha Ca street was renamed after the grilled fish dish the Doan family began serving there in 1871. The corner of Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen is known as Beer Corner, where bia hoi is drunk on tiny plastic stools. Banh Mi Hang Gai sells from 05:15 to 10:15 and Pho Ga Nguyet is open until midnight. Michelin arrived in 2023 with one star each for Gia, Hibana by Koki and Tam Vi; the 2026 guide adds ONVIT, a Korean-Vietnamese restaurant, as a fourth Hanoi star and lists 22 Bib Gourmand restaurants in the city, among them Pho Gia Truyen, Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su and Mien Luon Chan Cam.

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  1. Tầm Vị

    Order The Michelin Guide highlights the chả ốc, ham with periwinkle snails, and the crab soup with malabar spinach.

  2. Vien Dining

    Order The seasonal set menu and the refreshing house-made Junbucha.

  3. Cau Go

    Order Choose by region: each dish carries the flavours of a different region of Vietnam.

  4. Hà Thành Mansion

    Order The grilled black pork with galangal, notable for its golden crust and hint of ginger.

  5. Quán Ăn Ngon

    Order The freshly made rice flour rolls, with translucent skins and a generous filling.

  6. Don Duck Old Quarter

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When to come hungry in Hanoi

Peak food season
Each season has its own foods: banh chung and mut Tet at Tet (6 February in 2027), che in summer, com and mooncakes in autumn (Mid-Autumn is 15 September in 2027), and boiled snails and pork rib porridge in winter. Summer, May to September, is hot and humid with more rainfall.
Local dining hours
Banh Mi Hang Gai serves from 05:15 to 10:15 and Pho Ga Nguyet is open until midnight. The bia hoi corner at Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen fills once the sun sets. Le Beaulieu's Sunday brunch runs from noon to 3:30pm.
Tipping
There is no set tipping rule in Vietnam. Tipping at restaurants and cafes is not expected but is appreciated, and it is more common for tour guides and in spas.

Hanoi food, FAQ

What food is Hanoi known for?

Hanoi's signature dishes include Phở Bò, Bún Chả, Chả Cá, Bánh Mì, Cà Phê Trứng. See our signature dishes chapter for where to eat each.

What are the best food neighborhoods in Hanoi?

TableJourney editors map Hanoi by district. Old Quarter (Hoan Kiem), French Quarter, Tay Ho (West Lake), Ba Dinh are among the strongest for food, each with its own guide.

Where should I eat fine dining in Hanoi?

Editor picks in Hanoi include Gia, Hibana by Koki, Tầm Vị, plus the full fine dining chapter on TableJourney.

Are there food tours in Hanoi?

TableJourney covers 9 editor-picked food tours in Hanoi, with what each shows you and how much to budget.

Does Hanoi have good vegetarian or vegan food?

TableJourney's Hanoi dietary chapter covers vegan, vegetarian, halal venues, each editor-picked with what to order and how to ask.