Lynhhin's Hanoi Recomendation
Hanoi is home, and I’ve spent years exploring its streets, food, and hidden corners. From street food stalls to cozy cafés, I love finding places that capture the real spirit of the city. This guide is a collection of my favorite local experiences – simple, authentic, and full of Hanoi’s everyday charm.
Best Local Street Food
7 spots
Sugarcane Juice
Fresh sugar cane, super sweet, icy cold, you’ll love it!
Fresh sugar cane, super sweet, icy cold, you’ll love it!
Papaya salad
Beef Jerky Papaya salad with crushed peanut and herbs
Beef Jerky Papaya salad with crushed peanut and herbs
Sticky rice
Hearty bowl of sticky rice with wide range of toppings
Hearty bowl of sticky rice with wide range of toppings
Banh mi
Top 10 dishes in Asia, 1 you must try in Viet Nam
Vegetarian/ Vegan, we've got you!
Top 10 dishes in Asia, 1 you must try in Viet Nam
Banh Xeo
Vietnamese omelet with shirmp and minced pork
Vietnamese omelet with shirmp and minced pork
Bánh mì Ơi
Top 10 dishes in Asia, 1 you must try in Viet Nam
Vegetarian/ Vegan, we've got you!
Top 10 dishes in Asia, 1 you must try in Viet Nam
Vegan and Vegetarian? We’ve Got You Covered!
11 spots
Chay Tam Khoi
A cozy street-side vegetarian eatery serving a great variety of delicious plant-based dishes.
A cozy street-side vegetarian eatery serving a great variety of delicious plant-based dishes.
Tam Hoai An
One of the best vegan/vegetarian buffet restaurants in town
One of the best vegan/vegetarian buffet restaurants in town
Vegan Banh Mi
Top 1: Best vegan banh mi in my heart! <3
Top 1: Best vegan banh mi in my heart! <3
Little Bowl
One of the best sweet soup (chè) shops in the Old Quarter
The menu lists all ingredients clearly, and there are vegan-friendly options too!
One of the best sweet soup (chè) shops in the Old Quarter
Vo Vi Chay
One of the best vegan/vegetarian restaurants in town
One of the best vegan/vegetarian restaurants in town
Vegan Ice-cream
100% Vegan Ice Cream made with soy milk!
100% Vegan Ice Cream made with soy milk!
Vegan Noodle Salad
Vegan vermicelli with herbs, peanuts and a delicious sauce
Vegan vermicelli with herbs, peanuts and a delicious sauce
La Vegarie
One of the best vegan/vegetarian restaurants in town
One of the best vegan/vegetarian restaurants in town
Hẻm Vegan
One of the best vegan restaurants with "local" price
One of the best vegan restaurants with "local" price
Best Noodles in Hanoi
4 spots
Bun Bo Nam Bo
Southern delicacies with stir fried beef & rice vermicelli in lighten sweet & sour fish sauce
Southern delicacies with stir fried beef & rice vermicelli in lighten sweet & sour fish sauce
Mien Tron Muc
Glass noodle with squid in savoury soya sauce
Glass noodle with squid in savoury soya sauce
Mien Tron Ga
Glass noodle salad with chicken breast and delicious soy sauce base
Glass noodle salad with chicken breast and delicious soy sauce base
Bun Cha Que Tre
Traditional BBQ pork with rice noodles in sweet, Sour & savoury sauce - Hanoi delicacy
Traditional BBQ pork with rice noodles in sweet, Sour & savoury sauce - Hanoi delicacy
Best Phở in Hanoi
7 spots
Pho Cuon
Pho spring roll: stir fried beef rolls in sheets of pho
The same shop with Crispy fried-Phở with Eggs Go one get 2 =))
Pho spring roll: stir fried beef rolls in sheets of pho
Pho Ga
Chicken pho: an alternative to the original beef pho
Chicken pho: an alternative to the original beef pho
Pho ga tron
Flat rice noodle salad with chicken in flavourful soy sauce
Flat rice noodle salad with chicken in flavourful soy sauce
Pho xao
Stir fried beef with flat rice noodle (Pho) and veggie
Stir fried beef with flat rice noodle (Pho) and veggie
Pho bo
The famous traditional flat rice noodle with beef
The famous traditional flat rice noodle with beef
Pho Chien
Fried pho: deep fried pho (with stir fried beef andveggies chop suey) - wut?? - yes.
Fried pho: deep fried pho (with stir fried beef andveggies chop suey) - wut?? - yes.
Crispy fried-Phở with Eggs
Crying because too delicious!
The same shop with Pho cuon Go one get 2 =))
Crying because too delicious!
Best Dessert in Hanoi
4 spots
Local dessert
Sticky rice ice-cream, coconut ice-cream, bingsu, mixed fruits and many more to satisfy your crave for sweet!
Sticky rice ice-cream, coconut ice-cream, bingsu, mixed fruits and many more to satisfy your crave for sweet!
Sweet soup
Chè: traditional sweet soup with various ingredients, find your own favorite!
Chè: traditional sweet soup with various ingredients, find your own favorite!
Trang Tien ice-cream
My fav ice-cream shop in Hanoi !!!
💔 No vegan option
My fav ice-cream shop in Hanoi !!!
Vietnamese Milk Jelly Dessert
Chè khúc bạch: crazy delicious!!! fresh, cold and (not toooo) sweet
Chè khúc bạch: crazy delicious!!! fresh, cold and (not toooo) sweet
Best Cafe in Hanoi
7 spots
Skyline Hanoi
One of the few high-rise spots in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, where you can sip your drink and enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the city’s ancient rooftops.
One of the few high-rise spots in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, where you can sip your drink and enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the city’s ancient rooftops.
The Note coffee
Soy milk avalable for vegans !!! A cute café filled with message notes — a drink with a story.
Soy milk avalable for vegans !!! A cute café filled with message notes — a drink with a story.
Loading Tea
A charming French colonial-era house turned coffee shop, where vintage architecture meets Hanoi’s slow, soulful vibe.
A charming French colonial-era house turned coffee shop, where vintage architecture meets Hanoi’s slow, soulful vibe.
MONO Coffee Lab
Diversed menu, highly qualified barista in a relaxing atmosphere
Diversed menu, highly qualified barista in a relaxing atmosphere
Giang Cafe
The original café where Vietnam’s iconic egg coffee was born
The original café where Vietnam’s iconic egg coffee was born
Cat Cafe
Enjoy your drink surrounded by adorable furry friends — purrfect for animal lovers!
Enjoy your drink surrounded by adorable furry friends — purrfect for animal lovers!
Best Restaurants in Hanoi
6 spots
Cha Ca Thang Long
Hanoi traditional cat fish dish with turmeric, dill and Scallion
Hanoi traditional cat fish dish with turmeric, dill and Scallion
Quan An Ngon
Wide range of delicious dishes from around Vietnam
Wide range of delicious dishes from around Vietnam
A Ban
Brilliant delicacies from the mountainous area
Brilliant delicacies from the mountainous area
SENTÉ
Creative lotus fusion dishes in a relaxing atmosphere
Creative lotus fusion dishes in a relaxing atmosphere
Tam Vi
Classic Vietnamese dining atmosphere with great food
Classic Vietnamese dining atmosphere with great food
SAY HI TO History-culture lovers?
5 spots
Water Puppet Show
Water puppetry is a traditional art form you won’t see anywhere else, with live music and playful storytelling. Sit back, enjoy the show, and just take in a piece of old Vietnam.
Hiring the audio, a better experience
Water puppetry is a traditional art form you won’t see anywhere else, with live music and playful storytelling. Sit back, enjoy the show, and just take in a piece of old Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
A historic and symbolic site where Ho Chi Minh rests. Quiet, respectful, and worth visiting to better understand Vietnam’s culture and history.
The Mausoleum isn’t open every day, so always check the schedule before you go
A historic and symbolic site where Ho Chi Minh rests. Quiet, respectful, and worth visiting to better understand Vietnam’s culture and history.
Hoa Lo Prison Relic
Not just a museum — this place hits different. Known as the “Hanoi Hilton,” Hoa Lo Prison tells raw, real stories from war times that are intense, emotional, and impossible to ignore.
Get ready for some eerie facts
Not just a museum — this place hits different. Known as the “Hanoi Hilton,” Hoa Lo Prison tells raw, real stories from war times that are intense, emotional, and impossible to ignore.
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Temple Of Literature
Hanoi’s oldest university, but way more than that. Think ancient courtyards, stone turtles, and a calm vibe that feels like stepping back in time — a total escape from the city’s chaos.
Night tour is great but rare!
Hanoi’s oldest university, but way more than that. Think ancient courtyards, stone turtles, and a calm vibe that feels like stepping back in time — a total escape from the city’s chaos.
Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
At the Thăng Long Imperial Citadel, every layer of earth tells a story — tracing Hanoi’s journey from a royal capital, through centuries of war and change, to the city that stands today.
Bring comfortable shoes for long, long, long walking
At the Thăng Long Imperial Citadel, every layer of earth tells a story — tracing Hanoi’s journey from a royal capital, through centuries of war and change, to the city that stands today.
Daily Beauty
4 spots
Mint Cosmetic
They’ve got several locations! Just search "Mint Cosmetic" on Google Maps and you’ll see the closest store.”
really local, not high-end products
They’ve got several locations! Just search "Mint Cosmetic" on Google Maps and you’ll see the closest store.”
Guardian
They’ve got several locations! Just search "Guardian" on Google Maps and you’ll see the closest store.”
really local, not high-end products
They’ve got several locations! Just search "Guardian" on Google Maps and you’ll see the closest store.”
Cocolux
They’ve got several locations! Just search "Cocolux" on Google Maps and you’ll see the closest store.”
really local, not high-end products
They’ve got several locations! Just search "Cocolux" on Google Maps and you’ll see the closest store.”
Sammi Shop
They’ve got several locations! Just search "Sammi Shop" on Google Maps and you’ll see the closest store.”
really local, not high-end products
They’ve got several locations! Just search "Sammi Shop" on Google Maps and you’ll see the closest store.”
More About Us !!!
9 spots
Hanoi First Day: Highlights & Local Life Uncovered by Bike
Your first step to real Hanoi – no stress!
🧢☀️ Hat & sunscreen – stay cool and protected! 🚲✨ Basic cycling skill required – just easy, slow riding!
Your first step to real Hanoi – no stress!
The Hidden Hanoi Old Quarter Experience!
Hidden gems and stories.
History on the walls, life on the streets 🏛️🌆
Hidden gems and stories.
Hanoi Not-To-Go-Alone!
Vietnam War stories and adventures.
Open eyes 👀, open heart ❤️, open mind 🧠
Vietnam War stories and adventures.
Vegan Street Food Tour
Vegan food and Life of the locals
Come curious 🤔, leave full 🥗❤️
Vegan food and Life of the locals
French Quarter Tour
Coffee, History, and Architecture of the French Quarter Tour
History tastes better with coffee 🏛️☕
Coffee, History, and Architecture of the French Quarter Tour
Hanoi - Eat like a Local!
Local dishes and hidden paths.
Come hungry 🍴, leave happy 🥰
Local dishes and hidden paths.
Morning Run Through Historic Hanoi – 12K Signature Route
Run through stories, silence, and sunrise.
☀️👟 Start early & wear comfy shoes – lots of walking ahead! 📍✨ Keep your camera ready – hidden corners everywhere!
Run through stories, silence, and sunrise.
Ninh Binh Train Tour with Boat Ride and Lunch
Trains, rivers, and quiet countryside.
🧢🌞 Hat & sunscreen – countryside sun can be strong! 🚲🌿 Ride slow & enjoy – it’s all about the scenery!
Trains, rivers, and quiet countryside.
Customised & Private Tours
Explore Hanoi, Vietnam in your way — no fixed routes.
📝✨ Share your interests early – the more we know, the better we design. 🕰️🌿 Keep your schedule flexible – the best moments are unplanned.
Explore Hanoi, Vietnam in your way — no fixed routes.
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1 spots