If you're a hotpot enthusiast, you're likely familiar with Phan Hotpot. As the leading and expanding brand of Australian beef buffet hotpot in Hanoi, Phan Hotpot has numerous branches throughout the city, including Long Bien area. Let's explore Phan Nguyễn Văn Cừ hotpot together with Mytour!
1. Introduction to Phan Nguyễn Văn Cừ Hotpot Restaurant
- Address: 485 Nguyễn Văn Cừ, Ngọc Lâm, Long Biên District, Hanoi
- Phone: 1900 2808
- Opening Hours: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM | 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Website: https://lauphan.com/
Nguyen Van Cu branch is one of the renowned establishments in the Phan hotpot chain. Starting from a small shop on Dao Duy Anh street facing numerous hardships. Just after 3 years, the name Phan hotpot has become a sensation across Hanoi, becoming an ideal gathering place for office workers, students, and families.
To win the affection of customers, the most crucial aspect lies in quality and trustworthiness. At Phan Nguyen Van Cu Hotpot, you will savor dishes made from 100% imported Australian beef or indulge in the enticing flavors of Thai hotpot and spicy kimchi hotpot.

Photo: Phan Hotpot – Buffet with Australian beef until you can't beef anymore
Positive experiences, affordable prices, and consistent quality are the strengths of Phan hotpot.
2. Ambiance at Phan Hotpot 485 Nguyen Van Cu
Phan Nguyen Van Cu Hotpot is the first and only branch (as of now) in the Long Bien area. The expansion beyond the central districts of Hanoi demonstrates the brand's strength and its ability to meet the demands of many customers in this region.
Being the younger sibling among its peers, Phan Nguyen Van Cu Hotpot is well-invested. The restaurant is located on a spacious main road, easily recognizable from a distance. With a large capacity spread across 4 floors, it can serve hundreds of customers simultaneously.

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The restaurant stands out with the characteristic black - orange - white color scheme of the Phan Hotpot brand. It features a modern, youthful design with aesthetically pleasing lines. From the second floor and above, the restaurant offers a beautiful outdoor view thanks to large windows.

Photo: Summer Design
Brightly colored wooden chairs in various sizes cater to both small and large groups. The drawback is the narrow walkway between tables, which can be inconvenient during movement. Phan Nguyen Van Cu Hotpot does not have private rooms or partitions. During peak hours, the place can get quite noisy.

Photo: Summer Design
The overhead lighting system and air conditioning create a comfortable and convenient space for customers to enjoy their meals. The restaurant provides parking for cars and motorcycles (with a fee). Payment support includes card, app, and free wifi.
Mytour recommends:
- Phan Hotpot 278 Thượng Đình
- Phan Hotpot 989 Giải Phóng
3. Explore the Australian beef buffet at Phan Nguyen Van Cu Hotpot
3.1. Diverse and Tempting Menu of Side Dishes
Kudos to the investment of Phan Nguyen Van Cu Hotpot, not just focusing on the hotpot but also offering exceptional side dishes. You'll find common dishes like fried bao buns, french fries, salads, and more. There are also more sophisticated options such as shaking beef, cheese-covered beef, tamarind-flavored chicken, Fireball clams, Thai sauce mussels, and more.

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The variety of side dishes served abundantly on each table may lead many, unfamiliar with the Phan hotpot brand, to mistake it for a Hanoi restaurant emphasizing à la carte dishes rather than a buffet hotpot restaurant.
Although just a side dish, the quality is quite decent, and the presentation is attractive and visually pleasing.
3.2. Hotpot Broth and Dipping Ingredients
When you come to Phan Hotpot, there are two main hotpot broths: Kimchi hotpot and Thai hotpot, with a third broth often being rotated. For example, sour soup hotpot, crab paste hotpot, or sweet and fruity Orange hotpot.
However, Mytour Blog recommends trying the Thai hotpot, as it is the most successful flavor at Phan Hotpot. The hotpot broth is preserved according to the traditional recipe, rich and has a captivating orange hue.

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Once you've chosen the hotpot broth, you'll step into a buffet feast. Initially, Phan Hotpot served Australian beef. However, later on, the restaurant diversified its selection of hotpot ingredients to meet the demands of customers.
From Australian beef brisket, beef shank, beef tendons for the beef lovers to chicken meat and pork ribs. Especially with the premium set, you can enjoy 8 types of seafood: salmon fillet, squid tentacles, octopus, clams, and more. Additionally, each hotpot set includes various vegetables, mushrooms, and noodles to ensure a satisfying meal.

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- Offers a variety of delicious side dishes
- Rich and flavorful hotpot broth
- Various and diverse selection of dipping items. However, the beef brisket trays contain a significant amount of fat, resulting in a substantial layer of oil in the pot after a while
4. Buffet Prices at Phan Hotpot Nguyen Van Cu
Phan Hotpot Nguyen Van Cu offers three buffet price tiers: 119k, 169k, and 199k. According to reviews, the prices at Phan Hotpot are quite reasonable considering the quality. In fact, compared to other restaurants at the same price range, Phan Hotpot's menu stands out in terms of quantity.
- With the lowest price of 119k, you can choose one of three hotpot broths and enjoy 7 dipping items + 2 side dishes.

- Set priced at 169k/person, the menu includes 24 appetizers and hotpot dipping items

- Set priced at 199k/person: includes all the hotpot dipping items from the previous two sets and an additional 10 seafood items.

Besides the traditional buffet, Phan Hotpot regularly updates its menu with new items like the 5-tier Steamboat,...
5. Customer Reviews
Blog Mytour has compiled some customer reviews to provide you with a more objective view of Phan Nguyen Van Cu Hotpot. Hopefully, it will help you decide whether to come and enjoy a meal here.

Above are the details about the restaurant Phan Nguyen Van Cu Hotpot. Wishing you delicious and joyful meals with your friends and family. Don't forget to visit Blog Mytour for more useful culinary information!
Some other branches of Phan Hotpot:
- Phan Hotpot 67 Phung Khoang
- Phan Hotpot 106 Hoang Quoc Viet