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About This Place

Hàng Da street sits at the western fringe of Phố Cổ, where the Old Quarter's dense alleyway grid starts to open up toward Hàng Bông. Hanoi Delights Halal occupies this in-between zone and draws a mixed crowd: Muslim travelers navigating limited halal options in the capital, South Asian expats, and curious locals looking beyond Vietnamese staples. With 195 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars, the kitchen has built consistent goodwill without the tourist-trap pricing that plagues restaurants closer to Hoàn Kiếm Lake.

The menu centers on Indian and Pakistani classics — biryani, curry, and tandoor preparations — cooked to halal standards throughout. In a city where halal-certified restaurants remain sparse, that certification alone draws guests from well outside the neighborhood. The setting is straightforward: a ground-floor dining room suited to small groups and solo diners rather than celebratory tables, though the central location makes it a practical stop before or after sightseeing.

What distinguishes it from the handful of Indian restaurants elsewhere in Hanoi is the Pakistani kitchen influence alongside the Indian one — a dual heritage that shows in spicing and in dishes less common at purely Indian-leaning competitors. The Hoan Kiem address puts it within walking distance of the lake, the Night Market corridor, and the main cluster of Old Quarter guesthouses, making it a realistic dinner option without a taxi. The rating holds across a substantial review base, suggesting the kitchen performs consistently rather than peaking on a good night.

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Menu Highlights

What to order at HANOI DELIGHTS HALAL

  • 1x Mutton Biryani, 1x Chicken Roll at HANOI DELIGHTS HALAL

    1x Mutton Biryani, 1x Chicken Roll

    999k VND

    gifts for you enjoyed over combos with full option choices for each item

  • 1x Mutton Biryani, 1x Chicken Roll at HANOI DELIGHTS HALAL

    1x Mutton Biryani, 1x Chicken Roll

    999k VND

    1 chicken pizza sizaL 1 chicken taco 1 lacha paratha 1 chapati 1 mutton biryani 1 mixed veg curry 1 mango lessi 1 cocoa

  • 1x Mutton Biryani, 1x Chicken taco 1x chicken pizza sizaL at HANOI DELIGHTS HALAL

    1x Mutton Biryani, 1x Chicken taco 1x chicken pizza sizaL

    599k VND

    combo

  • 1X Chicken Biryani, 1X Mutton Pizza 1X Fresh Salad at HANOI DELIGHTS HALAL

    1X Chicken Biryani, 1X Mutton Pizza 1X Fresh Salad

    499k VND

    Combo

  • 1X Chicken Pizzal 1X Dalh Tadka 1X Plain Nan at HANOI DELIGHTS HALAL

    1X Chicken Pizzal 1X Dalh Tadka 1X Plain Nan

    459k VND

    Combo Good Meal

Full menu below · prices in VND.

Visit Tips

Visiting HANOI DELIGHTS HALAL

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

  • Menu starts from: 25k VND, based on 100 priced items on the public menu.

  • Reservations: Call +84 766 077 786 to book — recommended for weekend dining.

  • Best for: halal dining, group dinner, solo traveler meal, lunch break.

  • Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked

Is Hanoi Delights Halal certified halal?
Yes. Hanoi Delights Halal operates to halal standards throughout its kitchen, drawing Muslim travelers and South Asian expats from well outside the Old Quarter neighborhood.
What cuisine does Hanoi Delights Halal serve?
The menu covers Indian and Pakistani classics — biryani, curry, and tandoor preparations. The Pakistani kitchen influence adds dishes and spicing less common at purely Indian-leaning competitors in Hanoi.
Where is Hanoi Delights Halal located?
It sits on Hàng Da street at the western fringe of the Old Quarter, within walking distance of Hoàn Kiếm Lake, the Night Market corridor, and the main cluster of Old Quarter guesthouses.
Is Hanoi Delights Halal good for solo dining?
The ground-floor dining room suits small groups and solo diners; it is not oriented toward large celebratory tables.
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