Eat · Hoàn Kiếm Lake & French Quarter
Phở 10 Lý Quốc Sư
Beef phở near the cathedral with chairs and AC upstairs: the easier phở for first-timers.
- Known for phở bò (beef phở)
- Chairs and air-conditioning upstairs
- Easy first phở
- Bowl about ₫65,000–95,000 (2026 estimate)
- Walk-in window: before 11:30
- Queue risk: 11:30–13:00
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Rules in force · 9Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…Old Quarter pavements are blocked by parked motorbikes an…
- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Vietnam ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Vietnam ↗Crossing streets: walk slowly and steadily; motorbikes flow around you — do not stop or run.
- Vietnam ↗Carry Vietnamese đồng in small notes; many stalls and taxis are cash-only.
- North Vietnam ↗Dec–Feb in the north is cool and damp (10–18°C): pack a warm layer.
- North Vietnam ↗Sa Pa and Hà Giang can drop near freezing in December–January and fog in for days; keep a spare night and do not plan a single-day summit.
- Hanoi ↗Old Quarter pavements are blocked by parked motorbikes and stalls: large suitcases go from the car to the door, never on a walk.
- Hanoi ↗Around Hoàn Kiếm Lake, streets close to cars on Friday–Sunday evenings; taxis drop you at the edge.
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, when you can walk in, what to order
Go now?
Open?
Hours not published
Easiest walk-in
before 11:30
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Per person
₫65,000–95,000 (≈ US$3–4)2026 estimate · check
Walk-in windows
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
How to order, tip and pay, allergies, and booking
Tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 5–10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
Allergies and diets
- YesVegetarian · Not available. · say: “Tôi ăn chay.”
- NoNo pork / halal · Beef broth; not halal-certified (check with staff). · say: “Tôi không ăn thịt lợn.”
Paying
- Printed menu with prices; check the bill against it.
Booking
- Booking
- Walk-in, no reservation
- Note
- Treat as walk-in unless the venue confirms otherwise.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where this place is, how to get there, and what is around it
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How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
No shared language? Point at the dish or a photo of it. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.
What to say
| In English | Say or show | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| How much is this? | Bao nhiêu tiền? | bow nyew tee-en |
| Not spicy, please | Không cay | khom kai |
| The bill, please | Tính tiền | ting tee-en |
| Hello | Xin chào | sin chow |
| Thank you | Cảm ơn | gahm un |
| Delicious! | Ngon quá! | ngon kwah |
| Where is the toilet? | Nhà vệ sinh ở đâu? | — |
Extras, condiments and what costs extra
- Wet towels and bottled drinks: ₫3,000–5,000 (≈ under US$1) towel; drinks at menu price — Decline the towel if you do not want it.
- Wet wipes and peanuts on the table are charged if you open them (₫2,000–10,000 (≈ under US$1)).
Paying and tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 5–10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
- Printed menu with prices; check the bill against it.
- Tipping: Not expected at stalls or cafés; round up drivers and guides; about 5–10% in upmarket restaurants without a service charge.
At the table
- Eat where the locals queue and the turnover is fast; a busy stall has fresh stock.
- Prices on the wall are the price. Where there is no menu, ask 'bao nhiêu?' before sitting.
Paying, diet and allergies
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetarianyes
Not available.
Show: Tôi ăn chay.
- No pork / halalno
Beef broth; not halal-certified (check with staff).
Show: Tôi không ăn thịt lợn.
Who it suits, booking and the kitchen
Show the kitchen
Tap a need to get a large screen you can hold up to staff. The wording is the guide’s; a helper who reads the language should confirm it if your allergy is serious.
Comfort, facts and cons
Hygiene and comfort
- Air
- Air-conditioned
- Seating
- Chairs at tables
- Kids
- kids' menu: no · stroller: caution · A small bowl and extra noodles for sharing; chairs and AC make it the easiest phở with kids
- Access
- step-free: partial · Street-level room with chairs; air-conditioned seating upstairs
Hygiene
- Chairs, AC upstairs and a proper kitchen: the easiest phở for a sensitive stomach.
Facts
- Reservations
- Not on file — Treat as walk-in unless the venue confirms otherwise.
- Capabilities
- food · ac
- Diet
- vegetarian: none · gluten free: unknown · halal: unknown
- Getting there
- 10 Lý Quốc Sư, near St Joseph's Cathedral · ~4 min walk
Cons
- Pricier than street stalls.
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Phở tái lăn | Beef stir-fried with garlic before it goes into the bowl; smoky and rich. | The house signature; say 'tái lăn'. |
| Phở tái nạm | Rare beef with flank. | Good first bowl. |
| Phở gà | Chicken phở — check if served. | Ask; not every beef shop has it. |
Price check
- locals pay
- About ₫65,000–95,000 (≈ US$3–4) a bowl (2026 estimate), above street stalls.
- tourist price
- Menu prices are printed and the same for everyone.
- rule
- Printed menu with prices; check the bill against it.
| Extra on the table | Typical charge | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Wet towels and bottled drinks | ₫3,000–5,000 (≈ under US$1) towel; drinks at menu price | Decline the towel if you do not want it. |
Deep dive
Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Which phở should I order?
Phở tái (rare beef) or phở chín (well-done brisket); tái nạm mixes both. Add lime and chilli at the table.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
Is it open for dinner?
Yes, it serves through the day into the evening (check the day's hours at the door).
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
If it is closed or full
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
- Bún Bò Nam Bộ (Hàng Điếu)5 min walkSouthern-style beef and noodle bowls without broth: a fast, cheap lunch; long communal tables.
- Chả Cá Thăng Long6 min walkTurmeric fish fried at the table with dill: the classic Hanoi dish; go early for dinner or at lunch.
- Phở Gia Truyền (49 Bát Đàn)8 min walkBeef phở in the Old Quarter: queue, pay, carry your own bowl; go 06:30–09:00, it sells out.Beef phở in the Old Quarter: queue, pay, carry your own bowl; go 6:30 AM–9:00 AM, it sells out.
- Xôi Yến11 min walkSticky-rice bowls with toppings on the Old Quarter's east edge: breakfast or a late snack; upstairs seating.
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Source: Opening hours
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Source: Best time
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