5 Best Restaurants in Hanoi Old Quarter

The best Hanoi restaurants epitomise why Vietnamese food is so adored around the world. With the cultural connections of France and China, as well as a rich native tradition, restaurants in Hanoi bring together many Influences from around the world and make every meal an adventure.

From refined French fine dining options to down-to-earth local joints specialising in one type of dish, dining in Hanoi is something to savour and with our tried and tested list of the most popular restaurants in Hanoi, you are sure to find something to suit.

1. Red Bean Central Restaurant

Superb local flavors underpin the foundation of Red Bean’s casual fine dining. Modern innovative Vietnamese cuisine is demonstrated through menus inspired by north Vietnamese classics and other national dishes. At Red Bean we stay true to the roots of authentic and traditional cuisine underpinned by the five elements of metal, earth, wood, fire and water.

With stunning views from the 7th floor and upper terrace area, Red Bean at La Siesta Central is designed with a trendy modern feel and light floods the space through expansive windows. The views across the tree tops and Hoan Kiem Lake, whatever the time of day, will leave a lasting memory.

Open daily
Address: 1 Cau Go, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Tel: +84 24 3938 0963

2. Red Bean Classic Restaurant

At Red Bean the vision is to become one of Vietnam’s leading restaurant brands serving modern Vietnamese cuisine with high quality and innovative ideas but never forgetting the roots and value of true and authentic Vietnamese cooking.

Their aim is to build a great reputation in the hospitality and restaurant trade. To help lead the way in creating inspirational dishes which keep true to Vietnamese cooking embodying the five elements of metal, wood, fire, water and earth that underpin Vietnamese food.

Open daily
Address: 94 Ma May, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Tel: +84 24 3926 3641

3. Red Bean Trendy Restaurant

At Red Bean our vision is to become one of Vietnam’s leading restaurant brands serving modern Vietnamese cuisine with high quality and innovative ideas but never forgetting the roots and value of true and authentic Vietnamese cooking.

Our aim is to build a great reputation in the hospitality and restaurant trade. To help lead the way in creating inspirational dishes which keep true to Vietnamese cooking embodying the five elements of metal, wood, fire, water and earth that underpin Vietnamese food.

Open daily
Address: 12 Nguyen Quang Bich, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Tel: +84 24 392 340 26

4. Highway 4 Restaurants Hoan Kiem

Highway 4 is a restaurant everyone in Hanoi should visit at least once – despite the terrible name. This stylish venue has classic Vietnamese furnishings, English speaking staff and a large menu running through Vietnam’s entire culinary heritage. The specials are highly recommended, particularly the cat fish spring rolls. Popular with locals and tourists, all food is served with plenty of local herbs which the restaurant tries to source sustainably. With separate sections in the menu for fire, wood, metal and water (relating to the cooking techniques) Highway 4 is perfect for large groups with disparate tastes.

Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 – 23:30
Address: 25 Bat Su, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Tel: +84 243 926 0639

5. Green Tangerine

Evoking a quaint bistro found in the back alleys of Paris, Green Tangerine is a small but beautiful restaurant that serves some of the most creative cuisine in Hanoi. Definitely one for the gastronomists, the chef uses French cooking techniques and adds signature touches best seen in dishes such as king prawns cooked with mango and rum liquor served with carrot cake or marinated pigeon with coffee and cocoa served with beetroot, strawberries and mashed eggplant. The set lunch deal is amazingly good value and highly recommended for any budget!

Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 – 23:00
Address: 48 Hang Be Street
Tel: +84 24 3825 1286