Food & Drink in Hanoi

Hanoi is a foodie's paradise with cheap, fresh, and delicious food and drink, satisfying all the demands and tastes of diners, even the most fastidious ones. Hanoi's food and drink list offers a diverse range of unmissable dishes, such as: noodle soup (Pho), buns, rolls, and Vietnamese sandwiches (Banh Mi), etc., paired with an abundance of fresh herbs—and also fresh beer (Bia Hoi). Much of what is related to eating in Hanoi takes place on the street. It can be found almost anywhere and is an important part of many people's livelihoods in Hanoi. Street food and drinks are available on Hanoi's main streets as well as many of the city's minor alleys and alleyways.