1. Bun Cha Huong Lien
The “Bún chả Hương Liên” is a prominent family-run restaurant, situated in the southeast of Hanoi’s French Quarter. The place is now commonly referred to as “Bun Cha Obama”, as it was where Barrack Obama and Anthony Bourdain ate their $6 dollar dinner1.
Address: 24 P. Lê Văn Hưu, Phan Chu Trinh, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội, Việt Nam
2. Cha Ca Thang Long
Cha Ca Thang Long is one of the few restaurants specializing in grilled fish in the center of the capital, highly rated by travel and culinary enthusiasts. Cha Ca Thang Long restaurant is one of the reliable culinary addresses honored by the Michelin Guide recently2.
Famous for its traditional culinary style, the restaurant scores points with a list of attractive dishes while maintaining the rustic and sophisticated essence of Hanoi cuisine3.
Address: 6B Duong Thanh Street Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem, Hà Nội Việt Nam
3. Phở Lý Quốc Sư
Phở Lý Quốc Sư is highly rated for both quality and service, and has been associated with the people of Hanoi for nearly 20 years. The brand was founded by Mr. Lan and Ms. Lan Anh, who come from a hometown famous for its pho. The first address and also the place that made the brand famous is at 10 Lý Quốc Sư4.
Address: 10 P. Lý Quốc Sư, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
4. Giang Café
Café Giảng has its headquarters in Hanoi, Vietnam, and is the birthplace of egg coffee, invented by Mr. Nguyễn Văn Giảng in 1946 when he was a bartender at the 5-star hotel “Sofitel Legend Metropole” in Hanoi5.
Address: 39 P. Nguyễn Hữu Huân, Lý Thái Tổ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Việt Nam
5. Kem Trang Tien
Kem Tràng Tiền was born in 1958 along with many other ice cream brands that began entering Vietnam due to French influence. At that time, it was a state-owned dining establishment. The ice cream is named “Tràng Tiền” because it was sold and produced on Tràng Tiền street, first at house number 35 Tràng Tiền, Hoàn Kiếm district. This name has remained unchanged since the first day of production until now6.
Address: 35 Tràng Tiền, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
