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Ph\u1edf <\/i>stalls in Hanoi<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>is always the first dish people remember about Vietnamese cuisine, and for good reason. The flavorful broth made by simmering beef bones for hours, combined with the freshness of herbs and beef, makes this dish something every visitor to Vietnam wants to try out.<\/span><\/p>\n

And if your next trip is to Hanoi, here are 9 <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>stalls we highly recommend. Of course, there are many other <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>places around the capital city, and they are all fantastic in their own ways, but these <\/span>9 ph\u1edf stalls in Hanoi <\/b>are the ones with long histories and that hold a special place in the heart of many Hanoians.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Ph\u1edf M\u1ea1nh C\u01b0\u1eddng \u2013 delicious ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/b>with a convenient location<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Ph\u1edf M\u1ea1nh C\u01b0\u1eddng <\/b>is a well-known <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>restaurant with an ideal location facing a busy street in the touristic Hanoi Old Quarter, which welcomes hundreds of diners on a daily basis.<\/span><\/p>\n

A standard <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>bowl featuring either <\/span>rare <\/b>or <\/span>well-cooked beef<\/b> here costs <\/span>VND40,000 (~USD1.73)<\/b>, which is a tad higher than the average, but it\u2019s well worth it. The rare beef <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/span><\/em> variation in particular deserves a special nod, as the beef comes in a mouth-watering pink color and still retains all the juiciness.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>Ph\u1edf with tr\u1ee9ng ch\u1ea7n<\/span><\/i>
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Also order your <\/span>ph\u1edf <\/span><\/em>with a <\/span>tr\u1ee9ng ch\u1ea7n <\/b><\/em>or poached egg<\/b> (VND5,000, ~USD0.22)<\/b>, where a raw egg is cracked into the broth and left to slow cook to medium-rare level. Use your spoon to scoop up the egg and eat it with some <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>broth to feel the creamy taste of egg yolk fill your mouth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 23 H\u00e0ng Mu\u1ed1i Str., Ho\u00e0n Ki\u1ebfm District, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 5AM-10PM, Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Ph\u1edf L\u00e2m \u2013 featuring heel muscle beef for a satisfyingly crunchy bite<\/h3>\n
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Ph\u1edf L\u00e2m<\/b>\u2019s early morning opening hours are a prime example of the saying \u201cthe early bird gets the worm\u201d. The place opens at 6AM and usually runs out of stock at only around 8.30-9AM, which means you\u2019ll have to set your alarm clock a bit earlier than usual if you want to try one of the best <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>in Hanoi.<\/span><\/p>\n

A signature dish praised by many customers at Ph\u1edf L\u00e2m is <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/b><\/em> with heel muscle beef (VND50,000, ~USD2.16), <\/b>where the beef comes with a satisfying crunchy texture, while the broth is flavorful but not too fat.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Again, we\u2019d recommend visiting as early in the morning as your sleep schedule allows, as the venue isn\u2019t exactly what you\u2019d call spacious, and it <\/span>will <\/span><\/em>get crowded.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 46 H\u00e0ng V\u1ea3i Str., Ho\u00e0n Ki\u1ebfm District, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 6AM-9AM, Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Ph\u1edf B\u00e1t \u0110\u00e0n \u2013 with a decades-long history<\/h3>\n
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Massively popular among both tourists and local foodies, <\/span>Ph\u1edf B\u00e1t \u0110\u00e0n <\/b>is widely regarded as a must-try <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>place in Hanoi. Located in the Hanoi Old Quarter, this small but reputable <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>restaurant is easily recognizable for always having a long queue of customers at its door patiently waiting for their turn.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>There\u2019s always a long line of customers queueing in front of the place<\/span>
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Having been around for decades, the place still follows the traditional service style often seen in Hanoi in the old days. Translation: don\u2019t expect smiling staff or a warm welcome here. You get in line, pay for your bowl of <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/span><\/em>, then bring it to wherever you want to eat it. Still, the old school way adds to the unique experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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That said, the fast-moving queue normally only takes 10-15 minutes, and it\u2019s going to be totally worth it for its famous broth. It comes straight from simmered beef bones without much condiment added, making for the most authentic taste.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 49 B\u00e1t \u0110\u00e0n Str., Ho\u00e0n Ki\u1ebfm District, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 6AM-8.30PM, Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Ph\u1edf X\u00e0o Ph\u00fa M\u1ef9 – savory stir-fried noodles<\/h3>\n
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Just a couple of houses away from Ph\u1edf B\u00e1t \u0110\u00e0n is <\/span>Ph\u1edf X\u00e0o Ph\u00fa M\u1ef9<\/b>, which is no less popular than its neighbor, albeit for a different reason.<\/span><\/p>\n

Instead of the traditional <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>served in broth, the star of Ph\u1edf X\u00e0o Ph\u00fa M\u1ef9\u2019s menu is <\/span>ph\u1edf x\u00e0o<\/i><\/b> (stir-fried <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/span><\/i>), where the <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>noodles are stir-fried with beef and veggies. Of course, you can find this in many ph\u1edf<\/em> stalls in Hanoi<\/span>, but Ph\u00fa M\u1ef9\u2019s offering <\/span>(VND70,000, ~USD3.02)<\/b> sets itself apart for its generous use of tapioca flour during the frying process, resulting in a thick and savory sauce that thoroughly seeps through the <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>noodles.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The more common <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>with soup is also available if you want to have the option, and it is a delight in its own right with a meaty but not too heavy taste.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 45B B\u00e1t \u0110\u00e0n Str., Ho\u00e0n Ki\u1ebfm District, Hanoi|<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 6.30AM-1.30PM & 4.30PM-10PM, Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Ph\u1edf B\u01b0ng \u2013 a simple but endearing dining experience<\/h3>\n
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Those who are always exploring every nook and cranny of a new city in search of the most authentic local taste would be hard-pressed to find a more Hanoian experience than at <\/span>Ph\u1edf B\u01b0ng<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tucked away in an obscure alley on a busy street right next to the Ho\u00e0n Ki\u1ebfm Lake, this humble <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>stall has no signs nor even an official name. Instead, it\u2019s simply referred to as <\/span>Ph\u1edf B\u01b0ng <\/span><\/em>by locals for the fact that the stall used to be right out on the sidewalk, and since there were no tables, customers would be sitting on a low plastic stool and <\/span>b\u01b0ng<\/em> <\/span>\u2013 meaning \u201chold\u201d \u2013 their bowl of <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>in their hands while they eat.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Having now moved to the second floor of a residential house inside an alley, which you\u2019ll have to climb up a timeworn stone staircase to access, the stall still retains its signature <\/span>b\u01b0ng<\/span><\/em>-and-eat<\/span><\/i> trait and its simple yet endearing <\/span>ph\u1edf <\/span><\/em>taste that many Hanoians have grown up with.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is no option for drinks and only one item on the food menu: <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/b><\/em> with well-done beef (VND30,000, ~USD1.29),<\/b> so there really isn\u2019t any need for words here at all. Just signal how many bowls of <\/span>ph\u1edf <\/span><\/em>you want, then sit down and enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> Second floor, alley 8 H\u00e0ng Tr\u1ed1ng Str., Ho\u00e0n Ki\u1ebfm District, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b> <\/span>3PM-8PM<\/span><\/p>\n

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6. Ph\u1edf Th\u1eadt \u2013 with beef cooked in red wine for extra flavor and tenderness<\/h3>\n
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If your exploration of the Hanoi Old Quarter got you carried away late into the evening and your tummy is starting to growl again, make a detour toward the edge of the old town and hit up <\/span>Ph\u1edf Th\u1eadt<\/b>. Open from 5PM until 4 in the morning, this is a nice place to take a break and recharge your energy with a delicious bowl of <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>The ph\u1edf s\u1ed1t vang is a best-seller at Ph\u1edf Th\u1eadt<\/span>
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And once you get here, consider trying out the <\/span>ph\u1edf s\u1ed1t vang<\/i><\/b> (VND35,000, ~USD1.51). <\/b>In this dish, the beef is first cooked with red wine and spices before being added to the <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>broth. This process gives the meat a distinct orange color and makes it incredibly tender and flavorful.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, if that\u2019s not to your liking, the usual toppings of <\/span>rare beef<\/b> and <\/span>well-done beef<\/b> are also available, again at a moderate price of <\/span>VND35,000 (~USD1.51).<\/b><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 48 Tr\u1ea7n Nh\u1eadt Du\u1eadt Str., Ho\u00e0n Ki\u1ebfm District, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours<\/b>:<\/span><\/span> 5PM-4AM, Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

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7. Ph\u1edf G\u00e1nh \u2013 late-night ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/b>with authentic old school flavor<\/b><\/h3>\n
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\n<\/span><\/i>The place is simply a makeshift ph\u1edf stall on the sidewalk<\/span>
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Speaking of late-night <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>stalls in Hanoi, <\/span>Ph\u1edf G\u00e1nh<\/b> is another name we have to give a shout out to. You\u2019ll only find it open from 3AM in the morning at a street corner, but despite the strange opening time, the place is always packed full of customers.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the longest time, <\/span>Ph\u1edf G\u00e1nh <\/span><\/em>has been frequented by late-night workers and street vendors who have to wake up early to set up shop, and its authentic Hanoi <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>taste and unique dining experience have kept customers coming back for more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After all, nothing quite compares to sipping on a hot bowl of <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>on a cold winter night and watching the usually busy streets of Hanoi take on an abnormally serene appearance under the yellow street lights.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>here comes in the usual 3 options of rare beef, well-done beef, and <\/span>s\u1ed1t vang<\/span><\/em>, <\/span><\/i>with prices ranging from <\/span>VND40,000 (~USD1.72)<\/b> to <\/span>VND50,000 (~USD2.16)<\/b>. <\/span><\/i>Don\u2019t forget to order some <\/span>qu\u1ea9y<\/em> <\/b>(VND5,000, ~USD0.22)<\/b> to eat with your <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>the way we Vietnamese like to. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>These deep-fried flour sticks can be eaten separately as a crunchy snack to accompany the <\/span>ph\u1edf <\/span><\/em>noodles, or you can dip them directly into the broth to let it soak through the flour layer. Then, as you bite down on the now-softened texture of the <\/span>qu\u1ea9y<\/span><\/em>, all that flavor gushes out onto your tongue for a sublime taste.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> H\u00e0ng \u0110\u01b0\u1eddng-H\u00e0ng Chi\u1ebfu Intersection, Ho\u00e0n Ki\u1ebfm District, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours<\/span>:<\/b> 3AM-6AM, Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

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8. Ph\u1edf G\u00e0 Nguy\u1ec7t \u2013 chicken ph\u1edf <\/b><\/em>with dry and soup variations<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Whenever <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>is mentioned, people often think of the traditional beef <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/span><\/em>, <\/span><\/i>but another variation that\u2019s no less popular is <\/span>ph\u1edf <\/span>g\u00e0<\/span><\/em>, <\/span><\/i>or chicken <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/span><\/em>. <\/span><\/i>And among shops offering this dish in Hanoi, <\/span>Ph\u1edf G\u00e0 Nguy\u1ec7t<\/b> is widely regarded as one of the best.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can get your chicken <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>either with soup or dry, both of which are equally loved by diners. The soup version comes with clear, flavorful broth infused with the sweetness of chicken, whereas in the dry version, the <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>noodles and chicken are served with dry onions and fresh herbs in a tasty soy sauce.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can add some lime and chili \u2013 which are always ready on the table \u2013 to complement the taste.<\/p>\n

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A standard serving featuring chicken breast is priced at <\/span>VND40,000 (~USD1.72) <\/b>for both versions, while a portion with the more popular meat sections such as thighs or wings will set you back <\/span>VND50,000 (~USD2.16)<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 5B Ph\u1ee7 Do\u00e3n Str., Ho\u00e0n Ki\u1ebfm District, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 6.30AM-10AM & 6PM-1AM, Daily<\/span><\/p>\n

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9. Ph\u1edf Cu\u1ed1n Chinh Th\u1eafng \u2013 spring roll-shaped ph\u1edf\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n
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Another more unique variation of <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>that you simply must try during your time in Hanoi is <\/span>ph\u1edf cu\u1ed1n<\/b><\/em> \u2013 spring roll <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/span><\/em>. In this dish, instead of being cut into strips as you usually see, the <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>noodles are left as thin sheets, which you use to roll stir-fried beef and herbs in, then dip the whole thing into fish sauce for a light, refreshing bite.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wander around the Ng\u0169 X\u00e3 Street toward the north side of Hanoi, and you can easily spot several ph\u1edf<\/em> stalls in Hanoi offering <\/span>ph\u1edf cu\u1ed1n<\/em>.<\/span><\/i> However, take a turn toward the quieter M\u1ea1c \u0110\u0129nh Chi Street around the corner, and you\u2019ll arrive at <\/span>Ph\u1edf Cu\u1ed1n Chinh Th\u1eafng.<\/b><\/p>\n

While not as flashy as some of the places out on the main street, this humble shop is the inventor of this creative recipe, and it is here that you\u2019ll find the most original <\/span>ph\u1edf cu\u1ed1n <\/span><\/em>taste.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You might also be interested in trying out the <\/span>ph\u1edf chi\u00ean ph\u1ed3ng<\/b><\/em>, where the <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>is deep-fried into fluffy yet crunchy snacks and served with stir-fried beef and veggies. Prices here range between <\/span>VND50,000 (~USD2.16)<\/b> to <\/span>VND80,000 (~USD3.45)<\/b><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 7 M\u1ea1c \u0110\u0129nh Chi Str., Ba \u0110\u00ecnh District, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 9AM-11PM<\/span><\/p>\n

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Places to try the famous Vietnamese ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/b>in Hanoi<\/b><\/h3>\n
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You simply can\u2019t say you\u2019ve fully experienced Vietnam\u2019s rich food culture without having had <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/span><\/em>, so the next time you\u2019re in Vietnam, drop by one of these 9 <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>stalls in Hanoi to try out different variations of this signature Vietnamese dish, from dry chicken <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>to <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>spring roll and stir-fried <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/span><\/em>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

For more things to do in Hanoi, check out:<\/span><\/p>\n