Quán Phở Chay anh Hải - Vegan restaurant in Hanoi
About This Place
On a quiet stretch of Hàng Vôi in the French Quarter, this small restaurant has built an unusually loyal following around a single idea: Vietnamese comfort food made entirely without meat. The anchor dish is phở chay — a clear, aromatic broth served with rice noodles and plant-based toppings that holds its own against the beef and chicken versions that dominate Hoàn Kiếm. The 5.0 rating across 130 Google reviews is a genuine outlier for any restaurant in this part of the city, and striking for a vegan spot where consistency is harder to maintain without the fat and collagen that animal bones contribute to depth of flavor.
The French Quarter address puts it within easy reach of Hoàn Kiếm Lake, the Old Quarter, and the cluster of cafés and galleries along Đinh Tiên Hoàng — making it a natural stop for visitors who want something restorative without straying far from the tourist corridor. But the crowd skews local: office workers from nearby ministries and apartment residents who treat it as a regular lunch option rather than a destination.
What distinguishes Quán Phở Chay anh Hải from the broader wave of vegetarian restaurants that have opened across Hanoi in recent years is restraint. The menu stays narrow, the cooking stays focused, and the result is a bowl that tastes considered rather than compromised. For anyone navigating Hoàn Kiếm who eats plant-based — or simply wants a lighter, cleaner meal — this is one of the more reliable addresses in the district.
What to order at Quán Phở Chay anh Hải
Set 2
784k VND
Includes these types of meat: Rare beef - Beef brisket - Beef heel muscle - Tendon - Oxtail Accompanied by: Vegetables
Set 1
524k VND
Includes Types Of Meat: Rare - Well-Done - Brisket - Tendon Served With: Vegetables + Pho Noodles + Instant Noodles + To
Beef Shank Pho | Beef Shank, Brisket, or Chuck in pho soup
100k VND
Beef Shank Pho | 牛腱河粉
95k VND
Pho with beef shank - crispy, firm beef shank, sweet deeply, blended harmoniously in a bowl of broth, clear but rich in
Brisket Pho | 牛腩河粉
95k VND
Pho with well-done flank - tender, rich and harmonious brisket, standing out in a bowl of broth, sweet and authentic to
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Visiting Quán Phở Chay anh Hải
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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: 18k VND, based on 34 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 839 134 871 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: solo lunch, vegetarian travelers, light dinner, midday break.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Frequently Asked
- What is the specialty dish at Quán Phở Chay anh Hải?
- The anchor dish is phở chay — a clear, aromatic broth with rice noodles and plant-based toppings that rivals the beef and chicken versions dominant in Hoàn Kiếm.
- Is Quán Phở Chay anh Hải fully vegan?
- Yes. The restaurant specialises entirely in Vietnamese comfort food made without meat, with a focused menu built around plant-based cooking.
- How is Quán Phở Chay anh Hải rated by customers?
- It holds a 5.0 rating across 130 Google reviews — a genuine outlier for any Hoàn Kiếm restaurant, and especially rare for a vegan spot.
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