Dining

Hanoi Old Quarter Food: A Day of Eating From Morning to Night

Hanoi Old Quarter food lets You eat "around the clock" without repeating a single dish: pho and heritage breakfast dishes in the morning, cha ca La Vong at 14 Cha Ca Street for lunch or dinner, dried beef papaya salad by Hoan Kiem Lake in the afternoon, and Trang Tien ice cream or Bon Mua sweet soup for dessert at any time. These are signature dishes that have been passed down through generations, all within a short walk of the heart of the Old Quarter.

Autumn Melody Set Menu: A Vietnamese Women's Day Date at Sir Elly's

For Vietnamese Women's Day on 20 October, Sir Elly's restaurant at The Haron, 39 Hang Trong, presents the "Autumn Melody" set menu: four European courses inspired by Hanoi's autumn green rice (com): Mung Bean Gnocchi with Bacon, Cream of Green Rice Soup with Seared Scallop, Beef Goulash with Toasted Bread, and Green Rice Pudding. The set is 799,000 VND for 2 guests, served daily from 10:00 to 22:00. Advance reservation is required.

Famous Hanoi Food: The Dishes That Put the Capital on the World's Culinary Map

Famous Hanoi food stretches from pho and Old Quarter specialties to dishes with international fame: bun cha at Huong Lien, where President Obama dined in 2016; bun dau mam tom, humble yet unforgettable; egg coffee, created in 1946 at Cafe Giang; and West Lake shrimp cakes, a taste of memory for generations of Hanoians. If You are looking for a place to take Your partner, West Lake shrimp cakes at sunset or egg coffee in a timeworn setting are choices that rarely disappoint.

Breakfast in Hanoi Old Quarter: 10 Local Spots Beyond Pho

Top 10 Best Pho Restaurants in Hanoi Old Quarter

Pho has become a symbol of Hanoi, and nowhere gathers more long-standing pho shops than the Old Quarter, where every street carries its own family recipe and story.

Bun Cha in Hanoi's Old Quarter: Top 5 Authentic Spots

Bun cha in Hanoi's Old Quarter is charcoal-grilled pork dipped in a sweet-and-sour fish sauce dip, served with rice vermicelli and fresh herbs, once named by National Geographic among the top 15 best street foods in the world. The five spots most worth trying are Bun Cha Dac Kim (1 Hang Manh), Bun Cha Bamboo Skewer (33 Hang Giay), Bun Cha Hang Quat (74 Hang Quat alley), Bun Cha Cua Dong (41 Cua Dong), and Bun Cha Chi Lan (6 Chuong Duong Do).

Bun Thang in the Old Quarter: Origins and Famous Spots

Bun thang in the Old Quarter is a noodle dish in a clear chicken-bone broth, topped with an array of finely shredded ingredients, chicken, Vietnamese pork roll, thin egg strips, dried radish, and dried shiitake mushroom. The three most talked-about spots are Bun Thang Ba Duc (48 Cau Go), Bun Thang Ba Am (16 Lan Ong), and Bun Thang Hang Trong (22 Hang Trong), with reference prices around 25,000 to 135,000 VND a bowl depending on the spot.

Bun Oc in Hanoi's Old Quarter: Best Spots and How to Eat It Right

Bun oc (snail noodle soup) in the Old Quarter is a rice vermicelli dish in a tangy broth made from fermented rice vinegar, served with snails, tomato, spring onion, and Vietnamese perilla, in both hot and cold versions. The three most talked-about spots are Bun Oc Co Hue (43 Nguyen Sieu), the cold bun oc stall across from O Quan Chuong Gate (1 Hang Chieu), and Bun Oc Co Giang (36 Luong Ngoc Quyen), with reference prices around 30,000 to 50,000 VND a bowl.

Cha Ca La Vong: Hanoi's Famous 150-Year-Old Grilled Fish

Cha ca la vong is a dish of catfish marinated in galangal and turmeric, first created in 1871 by the Doan family at 14 Cha Ca Street in Hanoi's Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem. The fish is seasoned, grilled over charcoal, then pan-fried again right at the table with dill, served with rice vermicelli, roasted peanuts, and fermented shrimp paste. Reference price runs roughly 350,000 to 500,000 VND per serving.

The Celestial Cranes Mooncake Collection at The Haron

The Celestial Cranes mooncake collection (Vân Hạc Nghinh Nguyệt) is the second Mid-Autumn gift The Haron Hanoi Boutique Hotel unveils this season, following the earlier Moonlit Lotus collection. This is not a commercial product for sale, but a heartfelt gift The Haron presents to Our Guests and valued partners, inspired by the crane, a symbol of longevity, noble character, and joyful reunion across East Asian culture.

Thanh Lien Nguyet Anh Mooncakes at The Haron

Thanh Lien Nguyet Anh, The Moonlit Lotus, is The Haron's 2026 Mid-Autumn mooncake collection, a gift the hotel prepares for guests and close partners rather than a commercial product for sale. The Moonlit Lotus is a limited edition mooncake collection inspired by a pure lotus blooming beneath the full autumn moon, designed as an exquisite heritage suitcase with a traditional bamboo handle and mother of pearl lotus pond inlay.

Lime Leaf Grilled Chicken: From Folk Rhyme to Fine Dining

Lime leaf grilled chicken is charcoal grilled chicken paired with shredded lime leaves, whose cool, peppery aroma balances the richness of the meat. This pairing runs deep in Vietnamese life, even appearing in the folk rhyme "The Rooster Clucks, Lime Leaves." At Sir Elly's Restaurant, The Haron, the dish is thoughtfully reimagined as part of The Vietnamese Collection.