A Foodie’s Guide to Hanoi’s Old Quarter: Indulging in Delicious Delights From Bún Ốc at Đồng Xuân Market to Nộm at Hàm Long Street.

Address: Alley 74 Hang Quat, Hoan Kiem

Bun Cha is one of the delicious Hanoi dishes that always attracts tourists with its affordable price of just VND 30,000 – 40,000/set. The Hang Quat Bun Cha shop has been around for a long time and is almost always bustling. The highlight of this restaurant is the unique-flavored grilled pork patties, tender belly pork marinated with spices, garlic, shallots, and fish sauce, and then grilled over charcoal, creating an alluring aroma.

Bun Oc Dong Xuan

Address: Alley of Dong Xuan Market, Hoan Kiem District

Although the restaurant is small and located deep in the alley of Dong Xuan Market, it is extremely crowded because of its delicious and flavorful dishes. Each bowl of snail vermicelli here costs from VND 30,000 – 40,000 and is open from 10 am to 4 pm. This is a popular destination for many people because of its quality food and reasonable prices.

Bun Dau Mam Tom Hang Khay

Address: Alley 31 Hang Khay, Hoan Kiem

Hang Khay vermicelli with shrimp paste is famous all over the old quarter and has become a destination for diners everywhere. A set of vermicelli and shrimp paste here is quite plentiful and diverse. In addition to the golden-fried tofu and white vermicelli, there are also many other dishes for customers to enjoy, such as pork knuckles, belly pork, and green rice patties, giving customers a variety of options. Each set of vermicelli and shrimp paste costs an average of VND 35,000.

Bun Thang Cau Go

Address: 48 Cau Go, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

For decades, Bun Thang Cau Go has been a familiar dish for generations of Hanoians. It’s just a small restaurant without fancy signs or decor, but Bun Thang Ba Duc still manages to attract passersby to stop and try its delicious food. The bun thang here is quite substantial, with chicken, pork, shrimp, eggs, and mushrooms blending together in a delicious and flavorful dish for only VND 40,000/bowl.

Xoi Xeo Hang Bai

Chi May’s sticky rice shop in Hang Bai has been a familiar address for Hanoians for almost 20 years. This is a popular breakfast spot for locals, with a price of only VND 15,000. There is only one dish of sticky rice with shredded pork, mung beans, and some scallions, but it is so delicious that anyone who tries it will be hooked. The shop opens from 6:30 am to about 9:30 am, so if you want to eat, you have to get up early.

Xoi Ran Hang Dieu

Address: 25 Hang Dieu, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

There are many places to sell fried sticky rice in Hanoi, but the most popular one is still the sticky rice shop on Hang Dieu Street. The sticky rice is scooped out hot from the pot, pressed square and flat, and then fried golden on both sides. The dish is crispy on the outside and sticky on the inside, served with braised eggs, pork, and sausage, making customers want to eat more, even though they are already full, for only VND 20,000.

Nom Pho Ham Long

Salad is a typical Hanoi snack that is very easy to eat and addictive. There are two main types of salad here: traditional dried beef salad and mixed salad with beef offal. In addition, the restaurant also serves some other snacks such as: cassava cake, neck bone, and roasted bird… with prices starting from VND 40,000.

My Van Than Hang Chieu

Address: 54 Hang Chieu, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

When it comes to delicious wonton noodles in Hanoi, we cannot miss Binh Tay restaurant on Hang Chieu Street. The bowl of noodles here is quite large and substantial, with chewy noodles, sweet broth made from shrimp and bone, and wontons stuffed with shrimp and meat seasoned with a unique recipe, creating a flavorful dish. A bowl of wonton noodles here costs VND 40,000, which is enough to fill you up.

Chan Ga Nuong Ngo Gach

When it comes to grilled chicken feet, there are many places to eat in Hanoi. However, grilled chicken feet in the alley of Gach Street is also a very worthy destination for you to try when visiting the old town. The chicken feet here are marinated and seasoned, and only grilled when customers order, so they are always hot and fresh. On average, each person will spend about VND 40,000 – 50,000 to fill up.

Nem Chua Ran Tam Thuong

Address: Tam Thuong Alley, Hang Bong

Tam Thuong Alley is known as the “paradise of fried sour spring rolls” in Hanoi. It’s only about 10 meters long, but there are 6 or 7 shops selling this delicious snack. The spring rolls are fried just right, not greasy, and served on a banana leaf tray with cucumbers, lotus roots, and green mangoes. The price is very reasonable, at only VND 6,000/piece, so you can eat as much as you like.

Ha Cao Chien Hang Bo

Although the ha cao here are small, the meat filling is quite substantial, served with fresh vegetables and a sweet and sour dipping sauce. What surprises customers the most is the price of these ha cao, only VND 9,000 for a plate of 10, so the restaurant is always crowded. Ha cao lovers should not miss this year-round destination in the heart of the old quarter.