Gánh Hà Nội - Vietnamese restaurant in Hanoi
About This Place
On Hàng Buồm, one of the Old Quarter's most trafficked lanes, Gánh Hà Nội has accumulated over 10,500 Google reviews at a 4.9 rating — a figure that stands out even against the dense competition of Hoàn Kiếm's restaurant strip. The name references the traditional gánh, the shoulder-pole basket system once central to Hanoi street commerce, signalling a deliberate connection to the city's culinary heritage rather than a tourist-facing reinvention of it.
The restaurant positions itself as a rice-focused Vietnamese kitchen, the kind of cooking that anchors neighbourhood life rather than appearing on hotel menus. That category — cơm Vietnamese, home-style plates — is fiercely competitive in this district, where Hàng Buồm alone holds a dozen options within a short walk. The review volume suggests a clientele that returns, not just passes through; 10,000-plus opinions at that rating average implies both locals and visitors finding the food consistently on point across seasons and sittings.
Hoàn Kiếm diners have plenty of mid-range options chasing the heritage aesthetic, but fewer that back it with this level of documented satisfaction. For visitors navigating the Old Quarter who want a sit-down meal grounded in everyday Hanoi cooking rather than a curated tourist experience, the address on Hàng Buồm offers a reliable anchor.
What to order at Gánh Hà Nội
Rice paper dried in dew, rolled with boiled pork and vegetables
93k VND
Price includes 3,000 VND for the box.
Rice noodle cake with shrimp paste wrapped in rice paper
88k VND
Price includes 3,000 VND for the box.
Rice noodle rolls with grilled pork sausage wrapped in rice paper
88k VND
Price includes 3,000 VND for the box.
Mini Savory Pancakes - 6 pieces
73k VND
Price includes 3,000 VND for the box.
Vietnamese pancake - 1 piece
73k VND
Price includes 3,000 VND for the box.
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Visiting Gánh Hà Nội
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Open late: Doors stay open past 0 AM on at least one day — handy for after-work dinners.
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Menu starts from: 5k VND, based on 61 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 904 528 191 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: casual lunch, group dinner, local food exploration, solo dining.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Frequently Asked
- What type of food does Gánh Hà Nội serve?
- Gánh Hà Nội is a rice-focused Vietnamese kitchen serving home-style cơm plates — the kind of everyday cooking that anchors neighbourhood life rather than hotel menus.
- Is Gánh Hà Nội reliable or just hyped?
- With over 10,500 Google reviews at a 4.9 rating, Gánh Hà Nội demonstrates consistent quality across seasons and sittings — a figure that stands out even in the dense competition of Hoàn Kiếm.
- Does Gánh Hà Nội have vegetarian options?
- Gánh Hà Nội is listed as a vegetarian restaurant alongside its Vietnamese and rice restaurant categories, suggesting plant-based options are part of the menu.
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