Crispy pho with beef sauce, grilled nem or roasted duck spring rolls are the go-to choices for office workers in Hanoi seeking delicious and budget-friendly options amidst the bustling streets.
Top Recommendations for Office Workers' Dining in Hanoi
For approximately 50,000 VND, you can savor the following dishes in Hanoi.
Crispy pho with beef sauce
On Khâm Thiên street, there's a popular affordable eatery renowned for its crispy pho with tender beef, rich flavorful sauce, thick noodles, and generous beef portions.

Pho cakes are cut into square pieces, then fried until they turn a captivating golden color, crispy around the edges. When enjoyed, the outer layer of the cake is delightfully crispy while the inside remains soft and chewy, accompanied by hot and flavorful beef or heart and liver sauce. Each plate of fried pho is served with pickled radishes and fresh vegetables.
Grilled duck spring rolls
A budget-friendly eatery near the intersection of Hang Bong - Phu Doan is a haven for food enthusiasts. The grilled duck dish here is aromatic, perfectly seasoned, with boneless and thickly sliced duck meat marinated and grilled on charcoal until tender and moist.

Grilled duck is dipped in garlic-infused fish sauce, served with fresh vegetables and pickled radishes. You can enjoy it with vermicelli or use vermicelli with bamboo shoot soup on the side. The restaurant opens from late afternoon until late evening.
Grilled skewered spring rolls
Located on Phan Huy Ich street, the skewered spring roll eatery offers a clean, cool space with convenient parking and is a popular spot to savor famous Hue dishes in Hanoi.
The nem here is expertly prepared, delicious, and has the perfect chewiness. The meat, chosen for its freshness, is finely ground and mixed with finely shredded pork skin, combining with spices such as sugar, pepper, and MSG. After that, the meat is molded onto bamboo sticks, grilled over charcoal until it turns a deep reddish-brown color.

The dipping sauce for the nem at this eatery is meticulously crafted, providing a perfect balance of flavors, and is served with a variety of fresh herbs.
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Reference: Travel guide Mytour
MytourNovember 24, 2015