Eating in Hanoi

Why go

Use a food stop to understand the street you are already on. A bowl of pho, bun cha or another northern specialty has more context when paired with the Old Quarter or a nearby market. Small meals can break up a walking route without requiring a cross-city detour. Choose a place whose current menu and setting suit your day.

Useful to know

• Look for a current pho menu along your Hoan Kiem walk and choose a shop whose setting suits you.
• Try bun cha as a separate meal near the Old Quarter if it fits your walking route.