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Hotpot is a culinary staple in Hanoi. Now, let's explore Vntrip.vn's curated list of the most delightful hotpot spots in Hanoi, perfect for socializing with friends over the weekend!
Top-notch hotpot places in Hanoi for chilly days
1. Bảo Quyên Restaurant – Mushroom and Rib Cartilage Hotpot
Located at 67 Lò Đúc, Bảo Quyên is a familiar spot for enthusiasts of rib cartilage mushroom hotpot. The broth is simmered with pork bones, various fresh mushrooms, and sweet corn, resulting in a naturally sweet flavor. Tender young ribs must be chosen with the most appealing pink color. Besides rib cartilage mushroom hotpot, you can opt for mushroom and native chicken hotpot or corn-fed beef hotpot, all of which maintain consistent quality to suit individual preferences. The average price for a pot is 250,000 VND, serving 4 people.
Rib Cartilage Mushroom Hotpot at Bảo Quyên (Photo: Collected)
2. Crab Paste and Crab Soup Hotpot at 66 Phó Đức Chính – A Popular Hotpot Spot in Hanoi
Phó Đức Chính is renowned as the street of crab paste and crab soup hotpot in Hanoi. Among them, the most favored and selected store is located at No. 66. The hotpot here is elaborately prepared, featuring a delicious, refreshing broth simmered from pork bones. It is rich but not overly sour, with a naturally beautiful color and a sudden vinegar aroma. The food is abundant without additional layers of vegetables or beans underneath. The chili sauce is separately processed to create a distinctive flavor. A serving for 6 people costs from 400,000 to 500,000 VND.
Crab Paste and Crab Soup Hotpot at Phó Đức Chính (Photo: Collected)
3. Mrs. Sáu’s Restaurant – Snakehead Fish Hotpot
Snakehead fish hotpot is a specialty of the Mekong Delta provinces but is quite popular in Hanoi restaurants. Its distinctive features include a sweet and sour taste with a fragrant aroma of galangal leaves, accompanied by the soft and sweet sensation from the snakehead fish. When combined with bitter vegetables and banana flowers, the dish becomes richer and more tempting. In Hanoi, you can visit Mrs. Sáu’s Restaurant at 65 Văn Cao to savor it, with prices ranging from 300,000 to 500,000 VND per pot.
Snakehead Fish Hotpot (Photo: Collected)
4. Chen – Thai Hotpot
Thai hotpot is a familiar dish for Hanoians, but for a delicious taste and good service, you can visit Chen Restaurant at 47 Mai Hắc Đế. The distinctive spicy and sour flavor here is especially enjoyable in the chilly weather. The price for a pot is 350,000 VND for 2 people, including beef, crab sticks, shrimp balls, Japanese tofu, water spinach, and banana flowers.
Thai Hotpot (Photo: Collected)
5. Nam Dương Tửu Quán – Bird Porridge at 21 Hòe Nhai
Bird porridge hotpot is a unique and exotic dish; once you taste it, you won't forget its delicious, refreshing flavor. Nam Dương Tửu Quán is the go-to place for hotpot in Hanoi if you want to experience bird porridge. The broth here is light, cooked with dove, combined with the gentle touch of chrysanthemum greens and natural mushrooms, creating a refreshing sensation. The porridge is not too thick, very easy to eat, and especially not too filling. A pot for 4 people costs around 350,000 VND.
Bird Porridge Hotpot (Photo: Collected)
6. Khối Crab Hotpot – 79 Trần Hưng Đạo
Khối Crab Hotpot is one of the famous hotpot spots in Hanoi. The rich broth and firm crab meat are highlights for diners coming here. The ingredients are mainly sourced from Cà Mau, ensuring fresh and high-quality food. The hotpot price depends on the quantity of crab you choose, ranging from 350,000 to 500,000 VND.
Khối Crab Restaurant (Photo: Collected)
7. Vinegar-Dipped Beef Hotpot 46 Trần Xuân Soạn
Although originating from the South, this hotpot dish is widely favored by Hanoi locals. One of the most famous places for this dish is the vinegar-dipped beef hotpot restaurant on Trần Xuân Soạn street. The hotpot broth has a fragrant pineapple scent with a refreshing taste. The fresh beef and beef tendon are thinly sliced, tender, and not chewy. The accompanying vegetables are clean, fresh, and delicious. The prices here are quite reasonable, a full hotpot costs around 150,000 VND per person.
Vinegar-Dipped Beef Hotpot Trần Xuân Soạn street (Photo: Collected)
8. Nodding Hotpot – 88 and 90 Trương Định
In the chilly breeze of winter, there's nothing more delightful than gathering with friends around a steaming hotpot. A favored dish at Nodding Hotpot is the frog hotpot. The frog meat is marinated to perfection, rich in flavor, yet maintaining its crispiness when dipped into the spicy and sour broth. Additionally, the restaurant serves a variety of frog dishes such as salt-roasted frog, frog stir-fried with lemongrass and chili, and sweet and sour frog. The average price for a pot is around 250,000 VND for 4 people.
Nodding Hotpot (Photo: Collected)
9. Banana Snail Tofu Hotpot Mrs. Lương – 32 Alley 191 Khương Thượng
Bun Oc Mrs. Luong is a well-known spot for Hanoians. However, the snail and banana hotpot here truly captivates diners on chilly winter days. In addition to the crispy, marinated snail pieces, the hotpot also features sweet and chewy snail dumplings, a few pieces of wood ear fungus, and crispy fried tofu along with pork belly and green bananas. The broth is rich with the flavor of simmered bones, the sudden tanginess of vinegar, and the spiciness of chili. The prices here are quite reasonable, around 300,000 VND for a meal for 4 people.
Snail Hotpot (Photo: Collected)
10. Countryside Crab Hotpot – 53C Phan Bội Châu
Among the various hotpot dishes, the countryside crab hotpot seems to be less mentioned, perhaps because it's easy to make but challenging to make delicious. Therefore, in Hanoi, the number of restaurants offering this dish is limited. One of these modest establishments is located at the end of Phan Bội Châu Street, near Hanoi Railway Station. The food is presented in small, round trays, lined with green banana leaves, giving it a rustic and distinctive appearance. A regular hotpot is priced at 200,000 VND for 2 people.
Countryside Crab Hotpot Phan Bội Châu (Photo: Collected)
11. Moon Hotpot – 106 Nguyễn Du
A delicious and affordable hotpot place in Hanoi that hotpot enthusiasts cannot miss is Moon Hotpot on Nguyễn Du Street. If you come here for the first time, you'll surely be surprised when the staff brings a tray of food to fill the hotpot to the brim. The hotpot broth is well-balanced, mildly sour, with the sweetness of crunchy cartilage, rich crab roe, and a bit of spicy satay, perfect for enjoying on cold days. You can also order deep-fried dough sticks to dip in the hotpot for extra flavor. For those who enjoy the lively atmosphere of food stalls, this is an ideal meeting place.
Moon Hotpot, a delicious Hanoi hotpot spot (Photo: Collected)
12. Moon BBQ Hotpot – 32/92 Nguyễn Khánh Toàn
Hanoi's Moon BBQ restaurant offers a warm and romantic atmosphere, making it an ideal date spot for many couples. Specializing in Japanese-style hotpot and grill, although relatively new, it has attracted many Hanoi food enthusiasts. The young and enthusiastic staff will ensure you have unforgettable dining experiences here. The reference price for dining at Moon BBQ is 170,000 – 200,000 VND/person.
Moon BBQ Hotpot (Photo: Collected)
