Three Notable Pha Lau Spots in Hanoi

Cô Dần Stall, Sohi, or Anything Goes are recommended destinations for you to savor pha lau beef - a Saigon specialty.

Three Notable Pha Lau Spots in Hanoi

Pha lau is a popular snack in southern provinces, made with beef or pork offal and a rich broth flavored with coconut cream, cinnamon, and five-spice powder. Variations include skewered pha lau, dried pha lau, and stir-fried. It's commonly served with bread or instant noodles. In Hanoi, diners can enjoy this dish at the following spots:

Cô Dần Market

Located at 119 Nam Đồng Street, this eatery specializes in southern dishes like pha lau, broken rice, Vietnamese pork sausage, mixed ears, and green mango salad. Additionally, they offer Phu Yen chicken rice and braised fish. The pha lau here is praised for its Saigon-like flavor and fragrant coconut essence. However, some find the broth too mild and lacking in fish sauce depth. The generous portions of ingredients may also be overwhelming. On the upside, the stall boasts a clean environment, with the kitchen on the first floor and seating on the upper levels. A serving of pha lau costs 45,000 VND.

Savor Delicious Pha Lau at Sohi

This eatery is located at 96 Cửa Bắc, specializing in various pha lau dishes, hotpot, and snacks like marinated ears and stir-fried noodles. Pha lau here includes meat, tendons, ribs, and beef offal. Many diners praise the well-balanced stew, with tender fillings and no unpleasant odor. The broth is fragrant, infused with coconut essence, and served with either chili oil stir-fried noodles or bread. The spot's plus points include spacious, beautifully decorated premises with a youthful pink theme. Additionally, diners can also order peach tea, white fungus soup, or savory dishes like pulled chicken feet and marinated eggs.

Anything Goes

Apart from the soup-based pha lau dishes, diners can switch things up with dry pha lau, stir-fried cabbage pha lau, or tomato pha lau at Anywhere Works (42 Lý Thường Kiệt). The dishes here are prepared in the original Chinese style, featuring heart, ears, stomach, pig heart, dipped in black vinegar. You can opt for pha lau with rice for 75,000 VND. Other recommended dishes at the spot include Yangzhou fried rice, beef stir-fry, and seafood stir-fried noodles. The average price range for dishes is 70,000 - 80,000 VND.

According to Lan Huong/ Vnexpress

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