On a narrow lane in Hanoi's Old Quarter, Ngư Restaurant draws a steady crowd with one of the highest review counts in Hoan Kiem — 7,709 ratings at 4.9 stars signals something quietly consistent rather than flashy. The menu spans traditional Vietnamese cooking, with phở as a centerpiece, alongside a dedicated vegan selection that goes beyond token substitutions. That combination — classic northern Vietnamese food and genuinely considered plant-based options on the same menu — is less common in this part of the city than it should be.
The cooking class offering sets it apart from the surrounding concentration of tourist-facing pho shops and street food stalls. Guests can move from eating the food to understanding how it's made, which attracts a different kind of visitor: people who want to leave Hanoi with a technique, not just a memory. The address on Gia Ngư puts it within walking distance of Hoan Kiem Lake and the main Old Quarter streets, but the lane itself stays quieter than the thoroughfares nearby.
With sparse review text to draw from, the numbers do most of the talking: a venue accumulating nearly eight thousand reviews at that rating in a district with fierce competition earns its reputation through repetition, not novelty. Hoan Kiem has no shortage of Vietnamese restaurants, but few combine phở, a serious vegan menu, and hands-on classes under one roof at this level of consistency.
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Full menu below · prices in VND.
We stopped by for lunch and had green mango salad, bo la lot (Beef in betel lead platter with rice paper), and nem nuong (Grilled pork with rice noodles with rice paper). Food was excellent and the greens that came out with it were fresh. Linh was our waitress and she was super attentive and very friendly! Inside was clean and has AC. Would highly recommend!!!
This place is a must! I had the absolute best time as a solo traveler. Sera was very helpful and explained the menu and food very carefully and beautifully. The food tastes marvellous and is healthy, hearty and aesthetic. Portions are great! The place smells nice, the temperature is pleasing and everything is so clean and delicate. Their prices are average but for a western traveler definitely beyond affordable. It’s located in the Old Quarter, near everything in the heart of Hanoi. Overall, I had the most quality experience and I highly recommend!! My photos/videos are attached. Thank you, Sera!
We were delayed arriving from Halong Bay but Tom was extremely great in following up with our arrival time. Presented us with a very wonderful meal although it was close to their closing time! The chicken pho and the sweet sour fish soup,was very good! My husband and I enjoyed the fish….very tasty! We had the banana flower shrimp salad and the shrimp was fresh! Tom’s service was very courteous and engaging. Will consider returning if we could find the time before returning home to Malaysia!
This is our 2nd visit to this wonderful restaurant and one of the reasons we picked the hotel next door. We came last year on our last day in Hanoi and said we must come back again and it was just as good. The food is fantastic with large portions and a great menu to pick from. The staff are very helpful and friendly and Pear is a lovely staff member to help you find the meal you will enjoy. Please come and try them you will not regret your choice. We will keep coming to get the lovely food and service
10/10 dining experience! ⭐️ Not only was the food amazing, but the service made it even better. Big shoutout to Tim, our waiter, for being incredibly attentive, friendly, and making sure everything was perfect from start to finish. He was quick, accommodating, and made the whole experience feel welcoming and enjoyable. Great food + great service = a perfect meal. Thanks, Tim, for the excellent service! Definitely a 10/10 experience. 👏
Menu starts from: 35k VND, based on 37 priced items on the public menu.
Reservations: Call +84 392 337 058 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
Best for: solo dining, cooking class experience, group dinner, vegan-friendly meals.
Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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