Savour the best of Hanoi’s noodle scene without overspending. From rich pho to flavourful bun cha, these MICHELIN-approved spots serve up slurp-worthy bowls that are big on taste and easy on the wallet.
The MICHELIN Guide to Vietnam lists 16 pho restaurants across Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. But which city can claim to serve the most authentic, appetising, and archetypal version of Vietnam’s cherished noodle soup dish?
Forget pho or banh mi – in Vietnam, it’s sticky rice (xoi) that truly takes centre stage in life’s most significant celebrations, from a child’s first birthday to weddings and sacred worship ceremonies.