June 13, 2026

The Best Street Food in Hanoi

From pho at dawn to bun cha at noon, here is what to eat in Vietnam’s capital.

Hanoi’s Old Quarter is a living menu. Wake up with a bowl of pho from a streetside vendor, then snack on banh mi before lunch. Bun cha—grilled pork with noodles and herbs—is a local institution best enjoyed on a small plastic stool.

For something sweet, try che, a colourful dessert soup, or egg coffee, a Hanoi invention that tastes like liquid tiramisu.

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