Michelin Guide suggests you don't need to spend too much money to eat well in Hanoi

Theo Michelin Guide, Hà Nội có nhiều quán ăn bình dân, quầy hàng trên đường phố và chợ. Ở đó bạn có thể ăn một bữa thỏa mãn mà không phải tốn quá nhiều tiền - Ảnh: Michelin Guide — According to Michelin Guide, Hanoi has many affordable eateries, street stalls and markets where you can have a satisfying meal without spending too much money - Photo: Michelin Guide

According to Michelin Guide, nestled on the banks of the Red River, Hanoi is a city that invites exploration with its rich history, bustling streets and diverse, delicious cuisine .

From fragrant bowls of pho to crispy banh mi, street food is a testament to this city's remarkable heritage.

What makes Hanoi really special? The Michelin guide suggests that in fact, you don’t need a fat wallet to enjoy many delicious dishes here.

The Michelin Guide also suggests affordable places to eat in the city.

Rice Bowl

Here you can find authentic Northern dishes. The space, tables, chairs and decorations are reminiscent of Hanoi houses in the 1980s and 1990s.

Michelin Guide đánh giá Xới Cơm có một không gian thoải mái và giá cả phải chăng - Ảnh: Xới Cơm — Michelin Guide rated Xoi Com as having a comfortable space and affordable prices - Photo: Xoi Com

Xoi Com's menu changes daily, including simple but delicious dishes such as stir-fried water spinach with garlic, tofu with onions...

Foreign guests visiting the restaurant will have the menu explained in English by the friendly staff here.

Thang Long Fish Cake

The highlight here is the catfish patties, cooked at the table in a pan of hot oil with green onions and dill. When eaten, combined with vermicelli noodles, herbs, shrimp paste and peanuts, creating an attractive combination.

Chả cá Thăng Long - Ảnh: Web Chả cá Thăng Long — Thang Long Fish Cake - Photo: Thang Long Fish Cake Web

Au Trieu Beef Pho

The restaurant has no signboard, Hanoians usually call it Pho Au Trieu or Pho Tu Lun - Au Trieu. The Michelin guidebook appreciates the outstanding deliciousness of the rare pork.

Phở Tư Lùn Ấu Triệu là một trong những quán phở ngon có tiếng của Hà Nội - Ảnh: CLB Tuần phở — Pho Tu Lun Au Trieu is one of the famous delicious pho restaurants in Hanoi - Photo: Pho Week Club

Anyone who is a regular customer of this restaurant knows that even though the meat is sliced by machine, the owner still uses a knife to pound and flatten it thinly, then puts the meat in a bowl and pours in the broth.

According to the Michelin Guide, the broth here is simmered for more than 10 hours.

Habakuk

Tucked away in a small side street, Habakuk is not an easy-to-find location. During the day, it is a cafe that specializes in single origin coffee and a few light snacks between morning and lunch.

In the evening, the restaurant transforms into a modern pub. The dinner menu is light with European dishes.

Don Duck Kitchen

The food here is delicious, the atmosphere is comfortable and the prices are reasonable.

Michelin Guide gọi Don Duk là — Michelin Guide calls Don Duk a "paradise" for duck lovers - Photo: Don Duck

This restaurant on Bat Dan Street sells just about every dish made with duck. For an authentic local experience, try the duck pho, according to the site.

If you want to eat Chinese-style duck, you can choose Peking duck. In addition, there are also duck hotpot, spring rolls...

The East

Michelin Guide recommends crab spring rolls made from a mixture of fillings, wrapped in rice paper and fried until delicious.

Next is bun cha - a famous and quintessential street food of Hanoi. Finally, Vietnamese flan to end an interesting culinary experience.

In addition, there are also ceramics made by local artisans for sale.

Bun Cha Ta

Bun Cha Ta has many types of bun cha and nem ran. Of these, the most notable is the traditional bun cha with well-marinated and tenderly grilled pork. There are many types of nem ran, including the interesting seafood nem…

Vegetarians can order vermicelli with fried tofu and fried spring rolls (vegetarian).

Hello

True to its name, Hello Friend is a "miniature" of friendliness. Chef Hang is creative and has new variations on traditional Vietnamese recipes.

There are spring rolls such as traditional fried spring rolls, spring rolls with shrimp and pork, spring rolls with vermicelli, mushrooms and beans, crab spring rolls, vegetarian spring rolls...

Bat Dan Traditional Pho

The restaurant's menu is diverse, including rare beef pho, rare beef pho, well-done beef pho... It's even more delicious when eaten with crispy fried breadsticks.

If you're hungry, the Michelin Guide suggests adding a beaten egg.

Nguyet Chicken Pho

Among the pho dishes here, the chicken thigh pho is the most popular. Depending on your taste, you can choose to eat pho with broth or pho tron.

At Nguyet chicken pho restaurant, anyone who likes mixed dishes can order a combination of thighs, wings, breasts...

Bí quyết hấp dẫn của phở gà Nguyệt nằm ở nồi nước dùng, được ninh trong hơn 12 tiếng đồng hồ - Ảnh: Linh Pham/ MICHELIN Guide Việt Nam — The secret to the deliciousness of Nguyet chicken pho lies in the broth, which is simmered for more than 12 hours - Photo: Linh Pham/ MICHELIN Guide Vietnam

Open until midnight, this is one of the ideal choices for a late night snack.

Snow Bun Cha

Tuyet Bun Cha restaurant on Hang Than Street has delicious bun cha, served with herbs and rice noodles. You can also add fried spring rolls for an attractive combo.