| Place | Style | Bowl price (sources, Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Pho Gia Truyen (Bat Dan street) | classic pho bo, clear broth, Michelin Bib Gourmand | about 55,000 to 70,000 VND |
| Pho Thin (Lo Duc street) | beef stir-fried with garlic and ginger before serving | about 40,000 to 100,000 VND depending on the source |
| Pho Ly Quoc Su | generous bowl, fast service, more touristy | about 50,000 to 130,000 VND |
| Pho Suong | simple, cheap bowl | about 20,000 to 45,000 VND |
Sources disagree widely on prices: ask before you sit down and check the bill.
How to order
- Pho bo: beef. Tai: rare beef, chin: well-done brisket, nam: flank. Pho ga: chicken.
- Pho tai lan (at Pho Thin): stir-fried beef, often with a soft-boiled egg.
- Quay (fried dough sticks) are dipped in the broth. Taste the broth before adding sauce, chili or lime: in Hanoi it is not drowned in herbs.
When to go
Pho is a breakfast dish: the good broths run out by late morning. Arrive before 9 am for the well-known shops.
Taste more than pho
If you want pho, bun cha and egg coffee in one go with a guide, a walking tour of the Old Quarter saves the search. See also our street food tour guide, bun cha in Hanoi and the dishes to try in Vietnam.
Pho ga (chicken pho) in Hanoi: where to eat it
Pho ga is the chicken version of pho: clear broth, rice noodles and shredded chicken, often with a dry "trộn" (mixed) variant without broth. The Michelin Guide and local press name these Old Quarter addresses (November 2026): confirm opening hours and prices on site.
| Place | Street | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Pho Ga Ha | Hang Hom | Bib Gourmand pick, dry chicken pho and sticky rice |
| Pho Ga Huyen Huong | Bao Khanh | One of the pricier chicken pho spots |
| Pho Ga Nguyet | Old Quarter | Dry mixed chicken pho, a Michelin "hidden gem" |
