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About This Place

On Đào Duy Từ street in Hoan Kiem's Old Quarter, Hanoi Cuisine 1925 occupies a niche that few restaurants in the area have bothered to fill: Vietnamese cooking built around health-conscious and gluten-free preparations. The 4.7-star rating held across more than 550 Google reviews points to consistent execution rather than novelty, which in the Old Quarter — where tourist traps and one-night stands are common — is its own distinction.

The restaurant draws a mixed crowd: travelers navigating dietary restrictions who want to eat Vietnamese food without compromise, and locals looking for a lighter alternative to the heavier street-food staples a few blocks away. The Old Quarter context matters here. Most options within walking distance lean into the bún chả and phở bò classics with little accommodation for gluten intolerance or health preferences; this venue carves out space for diners who would otherwise default to international cuisine.

The address on Đào Duy Từ sits within the historic Phố cổ Hà Nội grid, close enough to the main tourist corridors to be accessible but on a quieter lane that keeps the atmosphere more settled than the surrounding chaos. The setting suits the menu's tone — measured, intentional, without the performance of trendier Hoan Kiem openings. For visitors spending several days in Hanoi who want to eat Vietnamese food daily without the same handful of obvious dishes, Hanoi Cuisine 1925 offers a consistent, lower-friction option with genuine local character.

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Menu Highlights

What to order at Hanoi Cuisine 1925

  • Minced Mutter Sandwich at Hanoi Cuisine 1925

    Minced Mutter Sandwich

    310k VND

    Minced spiced meat cooked with green peas, served with soft pav bread.

  • Mutton Kothu Parotta at Hanoi Cuisine 1925

    Mutton Kothu Parotta

    304k VND

    Shredded pieces of tawa paratha pounded with mutton and spices.

  • Prawn Koliwada at Hanoi Cuisine 1925

    Prawn Koliwada

    257k VND

    Crispy, deep-fried prawns marinated in spicy Mumbai-style batter. Bold, tangy flavors with a hint of garlic and chili.

  • Prawn Dosa at Hanoi Cuisine 1925

    Prawn Dosa

    251k VND

    Crispy dosa filled with spicy, juicy prawns.

  • Chicken Kothu Parotta at Hanoi Cuisine 1925

    Chicken Kothu Parotta

    251k VND

    Shredded pieces of tawa paratha pounded with chicken and spices.

Full menu below · prices in VND.

Visit Tips

Visiting Hanoi Cuisine 1925

  • Open late: Doors stay open past 0 AM on at least one day — handy for after-work dinners.

  • Menu starts from: 26k VND, based on 100 priced items on the public menu.

  • Reservations: Call +84 916 400 858 to book — recommended for weekend dining.

  • Best for: dietary-restricted diners, solo lunch, quiet dinner, tourists seeking local food.

  • Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked

Does Hanoi Cuisine 1925 cater to gluten-free diners?
Hanoi Cuisine 1925 specialises in gluten-free-friendly Vietnamese preparations, making it one of the few Old Quarter restaurants to accommodate this dietary need without steering diners toward international food.
What kind of food does Hanoi Cuisine 1925 serve?
The restaurant serves health-conscious Vietnamese cooking in Hoan Kiem's Old Quarter, offering a lighter alternative to heavier street-food staples like phở and bún chả found nearby.
Is Hanoi Cuisine 1925 reliable for repeat visits?
A 4.7-star rating held across more than 550 Google reviews suggests consistent execution — notable in the Old Quarter where quality often drops after a venue's novelty fades.
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