Street Delicacies for Night Wanderers

Simple with just a few plastic tables and chairs, these eateries always bustle with customers even when the entire city of Hanoi is in deep sleep.

Explore Hanoi's Street Delicacies for Night Wanderers

Hàng Gà Bún Mọc

This sidewalk stall is situated on Hang Gà Street, near the intersection with Hang Vải, close to Thái Cam Pagoda. Although it's just a sidewalk spot, it's always crowded with customers coming in and out every night, and they usually sell out by around 2 am. The bún (rice vermicelli) here is cherished for its large, fragrant meatballs, the aroma of shiitake mushrooms, and the tender yet crispy texture of pork ribs and tendons. The bowl of bún served is always full and rich, with a clear, aromatic broth that isn't greasy. Additionally, if you come with a group, you can also order a separate bowl of boiled pork tendons with crunchy water mimosa. When dipped in chili sauce or soy sauce, it's delicious. Price: 30,000 VND/bowl.

Hàng Chiếu Phở Cart

For those who live or often return late, overnight around Hanoi's Old Quarter, the noodle stall on Hang Chiếu sidewalk, near the intersection with Hang Đường, is no longer unfamiliar. The shop opens around 4 am but usually sells out by 6 am. In addition to the usual rare and well-done pho, they also offer a popular red wine-infused pho. The deep-fried breadsticks served with pho are particularly special, remaining hot, crispy, and fragrant. Waking up really early or staying up very late is the choice of this stall's regular customers to slowly enjoy a bowl of steaming pho when the whole city is still sound asleep. Prices range from 45,000 VND/bowl.

Hồng Phúc Alley Fish Noodle

The fish noodle shop is located inside Hồng Phúc Alley, near Hàng Đậu booth, and has been operating for many years. The bun shop is open 24/24, making it a favorite stop for wanderers to admire Hanoi at night. The fish noodles here, besides crispy fried fish, also come with thin, flat fish sausage in the style of Hai Phong. The bowl of bun is filled with flavorful broth, subtly sour, along with thin strips of bamboo shoots, making it easy to eat and addictive. Additionally, the shop also has a crispy fried fish head dish, which is quite unique. The average price for a bowl of bun here is about 35,000 VND.

Hà Trung Rice Rolls

The rice roll shop is located in a small alley in the middle of Hà Trung Street, usually open until late at night, even until 3-4 am the next day. The fresh rice rolls are soft and fragrant. The rice rolls here can be served with pork sausage, Chinese sausage, or just a small bunch of shredded pork, all of which are delicious. The hot rice roll blends with the rich aroma of fried shallots and the subtly sweet and sour taste of the dipping sauce will satisfy even the most discerning diners. A serving of rice rolls here usually costs around 35,000 VND.

From Ngôi Sao (The Star)

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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour