In the Morning
MUST GO
STREET FOODClosed now
Xôi Mây
Homey sticky rice stall with multiple toppings and late hours.
CAFEClosed now
Blackbird Coffee
Specialty coffee roaster with polished café vibes.
TEMPLE /
SHRINEClosed now
St. Joseph's Cathedral
French-colonial cathedral—quick stop, great photos, big vibe.
MUST GO
CAFEClosed now
Cafe Dinh
Balcony-view egg coffee overlooking Hoàn Kiếm.
In the Afternoon
STREET FOODClosed now
Bún Cá Sâm Cây Si
Famous fried-fish noodle soup under a big banyan tree.
SHOPPING
Hang Gai (Silk Street)
Hanoi’s classic silk-shopping stretch—browse, compare, negotiate.
STREET FOODClosed now
Trang Tien Ice cream
Hanoi’s classic ice cream institution since the 1950s.
MUST GO
STREET FOODClosed now
Phở bưng Hàng Trống
Iconic “standing phở” shop balancing bowls on plastic stools.
In the Evening
WALKING AREA
French Quarter
Leafy boulevards and colonial architecture—Hanoi’s prettiest walk.
Reservation Recommended
RESTAURANT
Chả Cá Thăng Long (6B Duong Thanh Street)
Turmeric-dill sizzling fish cooked tableside, Hanoi-style.
MUST GO
Reservation Recommended
COCKTAILSClosed now
The Haflington
Museum-inspired cocktail bar with fossils, books, and serious drinks.