Hai Bà Trưng

The southern district, less touristy. Where many Hanoi office workers live and eat — including some of the best lunch-only stalls in the city.

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A serving of bún chả — grilled pork patties with rice noodles, herbs and dipping broth

Best bún chả in Hanoi: where locals queue at lunchtime

Bún chả is Hanoi's lunchtime ritual — charcoal-grilled pork patties, rice noodles, herbs, and a sweet-tart fish-sauce broth. Here are the 6 stalls worth queueing for.

May 11, 2026