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Phở Gà Nguyệt is a vietnamese restaurant in Old Quarter, Hanoi.
Editorially verified June 8, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Pho ga chicken pho, Pho tron dry chicken pho, Chicken thigh on the bone
Must order: Pho ga with chicken thigh on the bone, or pho tron the dry version with chopped chicken and herbs.
Tip: Late-night service until midnight makes this the only Bib Gourmand pho counter open after the Old Quarter shuts.
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Address: 5B Phu Doan, Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Pho Bo Lam in Hanoi holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for traditional Northern beef pho served from a tiny Hang Vai shophouse, family-run for three generations.
Signature: Pho bo beef pho, Pho tai chin rare beef and brisket, Quay fried dough
Order: Pho tai chin: rare beef and well-done brisket together; the bone broth is the canonical clear Northern style.
Tip: Closes for two hours mid-afternoon. The Hang Vai branch is the original; if it's closed, the family runs two other counters in the Old Quarter.
Bun Bo Nam Bo Bach Phuong in Hanoi has served one dish since 1986 on Hang Dieu: rice noodles topped with stir-fried beef, herbs, peanuts and crispy shallots.
Signature: Bun bo Nam Bo beef noodle salad, Crispy fried shallots, Roasted peanuts
Order: Bun bo Nam Bo: the only dish on the menu, dressed in a sweet-sharp nuoc cham at the table.
Tip: Long communal metal tables fill with locals and travellers; share a table. The 73-75 branch a few doors down is run by relatives.
Banh Cuon Ba Hoanh in Hanoi is a Michelin-listed banh cuon counter near St Joseph's Cathedral, plating hand-ground rice rolls with shiitake and wood ear.
Signature: Banh cuon steamed rice rolls, Pork-and-mushroom filling, Cha que cinnamon pork sausage
Order: Banh cuon with pork and mushroom filling, served with cha que cinnamon pork and a small bowl of nuoc cham.
Tip: Breakfast and lunch only. The rolls are steamed to order over a cloth-stretched cauldron; ask to watch the work at the front.
Xoi Yen in Hanoi serves Hoan Kiem's favourite breakfast sticky rice from a corner shophouse on Nguyen Huu Huan, with caramel pork or Chinese sausage on top.
Signature: Xoi xeo turmeric sticky rice, Pate and Chinese sausage topping, Caramel pork
Order: Xoi xeo turmeric sticky rice with mung bean, fried shallots and a topping of caramel pork or Chinese sausage.
Tip: Ground floor is the open kitchen; head upstairs to sit. Bowls 20,000-50,000 VND; open from 05:00 for breakfast.
The Hanoi Social Club is a 1920s French colonial villa serving Old Quarter all-day brunch, jazz nights and a vegetarian-leaning menu on Hoi Vu lane.
Signature: All-day brunch plates, Vietnamese-Western fusion mains, Vegetarian options
Order: The weekend brunch plates; the vegetarian curries and pasta dishes are the strongest mains.
Tip: Live music several nights a week; check the Facebook page. Wi-Fi and power outlets make this a popular remote-work room before 18:00.
Pho Bo Lam in Hanoi holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for traditional Northern beef pho served from a tiny Hang Vai shophouse, family-run for three generations.
Signature: Pho bo beef pho, Pho tai chin rare beef and brisket, Quay fried dough
Order: Pho tai chin: rare beef and well-done brisket together; the bone broth is the canonical clear Northern style.
Tip: Closes for two hours mid-afternoon. The Hang Vai branch is the original; if it's closed, the family runs two other counters in the Old Quarter.
Bun Bo Nam Bo Bach Phuong in Hanoi has served one dish since 1986 on Hang Dieu: rice noodles topped with stir-fried beef, herbs, peanuts and crispy shallots.
Signature: Bun bo Nam Bo beef noodle salad, Crispy fried shallots, Roasted peanuts
Order: Bun bo Nam Bo: the only dish on the menu, dressed in a sweet-sharp nuoc cham at the table.
Tip: Long communal metal tables fill with locals and travellers; share a table. The 73-75 branch a few doors down is run by relatives.
Banh Cuon Ba Hoanh in Hanoi is a Michelin-listed banh cuon counter near St Joseph's Cathedral, plating hand-ground rice rolls with shiitake and wood ear.
Signature: Banh cuon steamed rice rolls, Pork-and-mushroom filling, Cha que cinnamon pork sausage
Order: Banh cuon with pork and mushroom filling, served with cha que cinnamon pork and a small bowl of nuoc cham.
Tip: Breakfast and lunch only. The rolls are steamed to order over a cloth-stretched cauldron; ask to watch the work at the front.
Xoi Yen in Hanoi serves Hoan Kiem's favourite breakfast sticky rice from a corner shophouse on Nguyen Huu Huan, with caramel pork or Chinese sausage on top.
Signature: Xoi xeo turmeric sticky rice, Pate and Chinese sausage topping, Caramel pork
Order: Xoi xeo turmeric sticky rice with mung bean, fried shallots and a topping of caramel pork or Chinese sausage.
Tip: Ground floor is the open kitchen; head upstairs to sit. Bowls 20,000-50,000 VND; open from 05:00 for breakfast.
The Hanoi Social Club is a 1920s French colonial villa serving Old Quarter all-day brunch, jazz nights and a vegetarian-leaning menu on Hoi Vu lane.
Signature: All-day brunch plates, Vietnamese-Western fusion mains, Vegetarian options
Order: The weekend brunch plates; the vegetarian curries and pasta dishes are the strongest mains.
Tip: Live music several nights a week; check the Facebook page. Wi-Fi and power outlets make this a popular remote-work room before 18:00.
Pho Tien in Hanoi is a Michelin Selected pho counter in Truc Bach, plating a delicate Northern beef broth from a Nguyen Truong To shophouse since 2010.
Signature: Pho bo traditional Northern beef pho, Pho tai chin, Quay fried dough
Order: Pho tai chin with rare and well-done beef; the broth is clear and simmered overnight.
Tip: Sit at street level for the open kitchen; upstairs is air-conditioned. Closed mid-afternoon.