Hàng Chiếu Night Pho Cart
The small night pho cart at the intersection of Hàng Đường and Hàng Chiếu has long been a familiar late-night pho spot in Hanoi for locals. Open from 3 AM to 7 AM—a special time when the city streets are quiet and asleep—this corner buzzes with life as the pho cart sets up shop.
Late-night pho is a unique tradition in Hanoi.
The clientele at this night pho spot is diverse: early-rising workers enjoying a hearty bowl, night owls grabbing a bite after work, or groups of young friends exploring Hanoi’s nightlife. The star of the menu is the beef stew pho, a twist on traditional pho with tender, flavorful beef stew. A bowl costs just 40,000 VND and comes generously portioned. The cart also offers crispy fried dough, fresh orange juice, and iced tea.
Trần Nhật Duật Night Pho
The name alone—Phở Thật (Real Pho)—is enough to pique your interest. Open from dusk until 4 AM, this spot caters to both late-night diners and early risers. Phở Thật offers just three options: well-done pho, rare beef pho, and beef stew pho—all equally delicious.
A bowl of Phở Thật is a must-try.
Despite its small size, the shop is always bustling. For 40 years, it’s only opened during the late-night hours, yet it sells 300 bowls daily. Three large pots of broth simmer continuously, filling the air with aromatic steam.
The noodles are perfectly soft, the beef slices generously thick, and the broth rich and golden-brown. Add some scallions, lime, chili, and crispy fried dough for an unforgettable experience.
Hàng Ngang Night Pho
No list of Hanoi’s best night pho spots is complete without Hàng Ngang’s legendary pho cart, famous for its exquisite well-done and rare beef pho.
Originally a street-side cart, its reputation for delicious pho drew crowds. Late-night dining is all about the flavor—no fancy setting needed. If there’s no seating, customers grab a stool, hold their bowl in one hand and chopsticks in the other, and savor every bite, unaware of time passing.
Don’t miss night pho when visiting Hanoi.
True pho enthusiasts care most about flavor, and Hàng Ngang’s pho preserves the taste of old Hanoi. The broth, made from beef bones and pork marrow, is delicately seasoned. The noodles are tender, and the thinly sliced beef melts in your mouth. The beef stew pho is equally flavorful and rich.
Đường Tàu Night Pho
This night pho spot, open since 1968, embodies the traditional flavors of Hanoi pho. Located on a spacious sidewalk, its regulars are so familiar that the owner often prepares their orders just by recognizing their faces. It’s open from 6 PM to 2 AM.
Đường Tàu is always packed with customers.
Originally unnamed, the shop earned its moniker due to its location next to the train tracks. Diners not only enjoy a steaming bowl of traditional pho but also watch trains pass by in the late hours—a quintessential old Hanoi experience.
Many rave about the sweet, clear broth of Đường Tàu’s pho. Despite the late hour, the flavor is so compelling that even those living far away fight off sleep to enjoy it. The portions are modest, but the harmonious blend of flavors is irresistible. The rare beef is perfectly tender and never dry.
Hàng Hòm Chicken Pho
For night owls, the best chicken pho in Hanoi awaits at 15 Hàng Hòm. Despite being a street-side spot, it’s always crowded with visitors exploring the Old Quarter. It’s open from 9 PM to 2 AM.
Chicken pho is another Hanoi delicacy.
The highlight here is the perfectly cooked chicken. Boiled whole, the meat is tender and sweet, with the skin intact and glossy. The broth is rich and pairs beautifully with scallions, fried shallots, soft noodles, and succulent chicken pieces—leaving you craving more.
In addition to chicken pho, the shop offers chicken giblets, chopped chicken, and chicken sticky rice. The giblets are particularly popular and often sell out quickly.
