{"id":518,"date":"2026-01-21T02:22:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:22:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/?p=518"},"modified":"2026-08-02T08:08:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T23:08:35","slug":"hanoi-pho-best10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/travel-guide\/hanoi-pho-best10\/","title":{"rendered":"[Latest 2026] 8 recommended famous pho shops in Hanoi | Authentic flavors carefully selected by a Japanese resident"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hanoi is the birthplace of pho. In the lanes of the Old Quarter, famous shops that have lasted for decades are still going strong today. From Michelin-listed powerhouses to hidden gems only locals know, we introduce 8 carefully selected shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of pho<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chicken pho (Pho Ga)<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Pho topped with chicken is called \"Pho Ga\" and is characterized by a lighter flavor than beef pho. At some shops you can choose the cut of chicken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beef pho (Pho Bo)<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Vietnamese menu<\/th>English menu<\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
TAI<\/td>MEDIUM\u3000RARE\u3000BEEF<\/td>Rare beef<\/td><\/tr>
CHIN<\/td>WELL\u3000DONE<\/td>Well-simmered meat<\/td><\/tr>
NAM<\/td>PLATE\u3000BEEF<\/td>Fatty cuts like brisket<\/td><\/tr>
GAU<\/td>BRISKET\u3000BEEF<\/td>Beef brisket (a cut with both lean and fat)<\/td><\/tr>
TAI LAN<\/td>BEEF STIR FRY<\/td>Stir-fried beef<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Beef pho is called \"Pho Bo,\" and its rich broth taken from beef bones goes well with the smooth noodles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The menu name differs depending on how the beef is prepared. Popular among Vietnamese is \"TAI,\" topped with raw meat that's blanched in the broth. Because it's more tender than boiled meat, it's easy to eat. If you don't mind raw meat, be sure to try it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fried pho (Pho Cuon)<\/h3>\n\n\n
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This is pho where square, mochi-like pho is fried, topped with a vegetable-and-meat gravy. The area around Truc Bach in Hanoi has many famous fried pho shops, so anyone who wants to enjoy a slightly unusual pho shouldn't miss it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stir-fried pho (Pho Xao)<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Stir-fried pho topped with vegetables and meat has a yakisoba-like flavor and is easy for Japanese people to eat too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the shop, some are oily, but that junky flavor is another charm. Richer and more filling than pho in broth, it's recommended when you want to fill up properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Features of Hanoi pho<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Comparison item<\/th>Hanoi<\/th>Ho Chi Minh City<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Broth color<\/td>Clear and transparent<\/td>Slightly cloudy and rich<\/td><\/tr>
Flavor tendency<\/td>Light and delicate<\/td>Sweetish<\/td><\/tr>
Noodle thickness<\/td>Slightly thin<\/td>Thick<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Even among Japanese living in Vietnam, it's said that \"if you're going to eat pho, Hanoi,\" so much so that Hanoi has many famous pho shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It depends on the shop, but while Ho Chi Minh City's pho is sweetish, Hanoi's pho is light and delicate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether to wake yourself up in the morning, to finish lunch quickly, or after drinking, Hanoi pho is something you'll want to eat in all kinds of situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Famous pho comparison table | Price range and features at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Shop name<\/th>Characteristics<\/th>Price range<\/th>Area<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Pho Gia Truyen Bat Dan<\/td>Guidebook-listed shop, beef pho<\/td>50,000-60,000 dong<\/td>Old Quarter<\/td><\/tr>
Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su<\/td>Beef pho<\/td>50,000-130,000 dong<\/td>Old Quarter<\/td><\/tr>
Pho Th\u00ecn 13 Lo Doc<\/td>\u5275\u696d47\u5e74\u30fb\u7092\u3081\u725b\u8089\u304c\u7279\u5fb4<\/td>60,000-120,000 dong<\/td>Hai Ba Trung and others<\/td><\/tr>
Pho Minh Thuy 66 Th\u1ee5y Khue<\/td>Stir-fried beef pho<\/td>50,000-100,000 dong<\/td>South side of Tay Ho<\/td><\/tr>
Pho Tam<\/td>Beef pho<\/td>50,000-150,000 dong<\/td>Ba Dinh<\/td><\/tr>
Pho Tu Trang A Tra<\/td>Chicken pho, hand-cut noodles<\/td>50,000-100,000 dong<\/td>Ba Dinh<\/td><\/tr>
PHO GA VM17<\/td>Chicken pho, tourist-oriented<\/td>50,000-120,000 dong<\/td>Dong Da (in front of the Temple of Literature)<\/td><\/tr>
Pho Cuon 31<\/td>Fried pho<\/td>80,000-100,000 dong<\/td>Tay Ho<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2 Michelin-listed famous pho shops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pho Gia Truyen Bat \u0110an<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A time-honored famous shop in the Old Quarter, said to be Hanoi's No. 1. Its Michelin Guide listing was confirmed in 2024, and it bustles daily with locals and tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The broth, rich with the umami of beef, has nothing extraneous, and the amount of beef is astonishingly generous. The cramped, hot interior has local flavor and is, if anything, the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There can be a long line in the morning, and it sometimes closes as soon as it sells out, so we recommend going early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address<\/strong>: 49 P. Bat Dan, Cua Dong, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Hours<\/strong>\uff1a6:00\u301c10:00 18:00\uff5e20:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n