Originating from the Western region, catfish hotpot has become a renowned delicacy nationwide. To savor the finest catfish hotpot, perfectly seasoned, in Hanoi, Mytour recommends 7 top-notch catfish hotpot restaurants that are absolutely worth a try!
1. Western Seafood - Taste of the West Cuisine
- Address: No. 8 TT3D Tay Nam Linh Dam, Hoang Mai, Hanoi
- Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/haimientay6688/
- Phone: 098 336 97 78
Western Seafood - Taste of the West Cuisine is among the favored catfish hotpot restaurants in Hanoi, adored by diners every visit. The enticing hotpot captivates with its fragrant broth, richly flavored with a blend of distinctive spices. A dash of sweet and sour tantalizes the palate, making the dish a sensory delight, leaving no room for culinary fatigue amidst a spread of delectable dishes.
The venue offers various seating options indoors, private rooms, outdoor patio, ideal for gatherings, birthdays, family reunions, or intimate spaces for couples.

Photo: Western Seafood - Taste of the West Cuisine
2. Phu Cuong Pork Rice Paper
- Address:
CS1: 42 Nguyen Hong, Dong Da, Hanoi - 024.3773.9846 - 09.3223.2299
CS2: 104 Yet Kieu, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi - 024.6277.8877 - 092.667.6996
CS3: Floor 1, Ho Guom Plaza Building, 102 Tran Phu, Ha Dong, Hanoi - 024.2244.6060 - 09.3344.6060
CS4: 100 Vu Pham Ham, Cau Giay, Hanoi - 024.2266.6060 - 08.2266.6060 - Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/Banhtrangthitheophucuong
Phu Cuong Pork Rice Paper is a Vietnamese cuisine restaurant, with many enticing dishes. The restaurant is famous for its eel hotpot, which once made a splash in Hanoi, everyone knew about it. When you visit the restaurant, you will always see it crowded with customers, and the staff working at full capacity, yet their attitude remains professional and efficient. The restaurant has spacious seating, a cool air conditioning system, convenient and safe parking.
The menu of the restaurant is quite diverse, besides the eel hotpot, you can enjoy pork rice paper. According to customers' sharing, the eel hotpot here is absolutely delicious, guaranteed in quality. The eel hotpot is sour, spicy, flavorful, and delicious, with a variety of accompanying vegetables.

Photo: Phu Cuong Pork Rice Paper
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3. Saigon Essence - Authentic Mekong Delta Eel Hotpot Restaurant in Hanoi
- Address: 127 Lang Ha, Dong Da District, Hanoi
- Opening Hours: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Known as one of the famous restaurants in Hanoi, Saigon Essence is where Hanoians can once again savor the complete and delicate Southern cuisine. Saigon Essence gathers all the famous delicacies from every corner of Saigon with rich, enticing flavors and unique, beautiful presentation.
Saigon Essence brings the seductive flavor of eel hotpot, infused with the open-minded and balanced personality of Saigonese. The fresh eel fish has delicious, non-fishy meat, accompanied by fresh vegetables dipped in the characteristic sauce that anyone who tries once remembers.

Photo: Collection
4. Sin Quan - Delicious Eel Hotpot Restaurant in Hanoi
- Address: 47 Bat Dan, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
- Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/sinquan.hanoi
- Phone: 091 152 3993
If you want to enjoy authentic Western cuisine right in Hanoi, quickly make a reservation at Sin Quan for a true Western feast without going far. The dishes at Sin are made from natural, clean ingredients. Eel hotpot is one of the outstanding dishes, leaving a lasting impression on many diners here.

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5. Bowl Restaurant - Hanoi's Delicious Eel Hotpot is a Must-Try
- Address: 2nd Floor, 115 Giang Vo, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/quanchenlaucakeo
- Phone: 090 346 46 71
Nestled modestly on Giang Vo Street, Bowl Restaurant offers diners a cozy and comfortable space. The restaurant is chosen by many customers as an ideal place to gather with friends, go on dates with loved ones, or have dinner with family.
If you want to taste delicious Southern dishes, especially authentic Southern eel hotpot, then you must visit Bowl Restaurant. The broth is distinctive, with a special sour taste of giang leaves, refreshing and unparalleled in Hanoi, combined with 100% natural ingredients. Additionally, the restaurant also offers other delicious dishes such as pork rolled in rice paper, seafood hotpot, grilled eel, stir-fried eel with lemongrass and chili, and more.

Photo: Bowl Restaurant - Authentic Southern Eel Hotpot
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6. Southern Fish Hotpot Restaurant Chain in Hanoi - Southern Region
- Addresses:
+ CS1: No. 2 Alley 69 Chua Lang, Dong Da, Hanoi
+ CS2: No. 13 Mai Hac De, Bui Thi Xuan, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
+ CS3: No. 35 Dich Vong Hau, Cau Giay, Hanoi - Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/DeliciousSouthernDishesInHanoi
- Phone: 1800 2028
Another renowned spot to enjoy eel in Hanoi is the Southern Fish Hotpot Restaurant Chain. Specializing in Western specialties and offering delicious Western eel hotpot. The hotpot is enticing with its rich, fragrant broth made from distinctive spices, served with bitter vegetables or wild sunflower buds... giving you an incredibly enjoyable taste experience.
With 3 beautiful locations in the capital city offering stunning views, the restaurant attracts many customers for dining. Along with the skillful hands of professional chefs, customers will have a memorable experience here.

Photo: Phuong Nam Restaurant
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7. Hanoi Eel Hotpot at Alley Restaurant
- Address: 56 Ngo Thi Nham, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
- Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/hemquan.vn
- Phone: 092 595 33 33
When mentioning Alley Restaurant, we're talking about Saigon cuisine, where eel hotpot was introduced to the North a decade ago. Alley Restaurant is designed with a very distinctive Southern style with storks along the alley, green lantern motifs, and vibrant neon lights in the middle of the street.
The eel hotpot broth here is different, creatively crafted with the sourness of giang leaves, so you'll definitely keep eating without getting tired. Eating eel hotpot at Alley is best enjoyed with morning glory, banana flowers, bitter vegetables, water mimosa, sesbania flowers, eel, tomatoes, to match the authentic Southern style. Carefully selected fresh eel, lively and lively, customers scoop up quickly into the pot, releasing a fragrant aroma. The delicious eel hotpot with fatty meat, dipped in tamarind sauce, is the best.

Photo: Alley Restaurant
Here is the top list of Hanoi eel hotpot restaurants that Mytour wants to suggest to you. It would be a miss if you live in Hanoi and have never tasted eel or eel hotpot. Hanoi cuisine is extremely diverse and unique, don't miss out on Mytour's articles to discover more delicious dishes and attractive dining spots!
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