Eat · Old Quarter
Phở Gia Truyền (49 Bát Đàn)
Beef phở in the Old Quarter: queue, pay, carry your own bowl; go 06:30–09:00, it sells out.
- Known for phở bò (beef phở)
- Queue, pay, carry your own bowl
- Sells out: go 06:30–09:00
- Tables and stools
- Walk-in window: 06:30–09:00
- Cash only
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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
06:30–09:00
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Paying
Cash only
Per person
₫50,000–80,000 (≈ US$2–4)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
How to order
- Go 06:30–09:00: it can close when the broth runs out.
Tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 5–10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
Allergies and diets
- NoVegetarian · Not possible: beef broth only. · say: “Tôi ăn chay.”
- AskGluten · Rice noodles are wheat-free; quẩy and some sauces are not. · say: “Tôi không ăn được bột mì.”
Paying
Cash only
- Join the queue, order at the counter and pay in cash.
- Pay when you order, carry your own bowl, leave the table when you finish.
- Cash only; pay when you order.
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, in full
How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
- 1Go 06:30–09:00: it can close when the broth runs out.Go 6:30 AM–09:00: it can close when the broth runs out.
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
- Add lime, chilli and garlic vinegar from the table to taste.
- Quẩy: a few thousand đồng per piece — Tell the counter how many you took.
- 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.
- Join the queue, order at the counter and pay in cash.
- Pay when you order, carry your own bowl, leave the table when you finish.
- Cash only; pay when you order.
- 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
- Carry your own bowl to a seat — tables are shared.
- 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.
What to order
Phở tái (rare beef)
The house classic; about ₫50,000–70,000 (≈ US$2–3).
Phở tái nạm (rare beef and flank)
Richer; slightly more.
Quẩy (fried dough sticks)
For dipping in the broth; a few thousand đồng each.
Price and paying
- Typical spend
- ₫50,000–80,000 (≈ US$2–4) per bowl
Paying, diet and allergies
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetarianno
Not possible: beef broth only.
Show: Tôi ăn chay.
- Glutenask
Rice noodles are wheat-free; quẩy and some sauces are not.
Show: Tôi không ăn được bột mì.
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
- Seating
- Tables and stools
- Kids
- kids' menu: no · stroller: poor · Fast turnover and no space to wait: not with a stroller at peak
- Access
- step-free: partial · Queue on the pavement, order and pay first, sit on low stools at shared tables
Hygiene
- Broth is boiled all morning; the risk is raw herbs and chillies on the table, not the bowl.
Facts
- Reservations
- Not on file — Treat as walk-in unless the venue confirms otherwise.
- Capabilities
- food
- Diet
- vegetarian: none · gluten free: unknown · halal: unknown
- Getting there
- 49 Bát Đàn, west Old Quarter · ~5 min walk
Cons
- Queue and self-service; closes when the broth runs out.
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Phở tái | Rice noodles in beef broth with thin rare beef that cooks in the bowl. | Say 'một tái' (one rare) at the counter. |
| Phở chín | Same with well-done brisket. | 'Một chín'; mix as 'tái chín'. |
| Quẩy | Fried dough sticks for dipping. | Take from the plate on the table; pay per piece. |
| Chanh / tỏi ngâm | Lime, pickled garlic vinegar on the table. | Add at the table; free. |
Price check
- locals pay
- Same bowl price for everyone: ₫50,000–80,000 (≈ US$2–4) (2026 estimate).
- tourist price
- No tourist menu here; the queue is the price.
- rule
- Pay when you order, carry your own bowl, leave the table when you finish.
| Extra on the table | Typical charge | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Quẩy | a few thousand đồng per piece | Tell the counter how many you took. |
Deep dive
Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
How does ordering work?
Queue at the counter, say the type (tái, chín or tái nạm), pay cash, then carry the bowl to a seat.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
What time does it close?
When the broth runs out, often late morning; come before 09:00.When the broth runs out, often late morning; come before 9:00 AM.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
If it is closed or full
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
- Chả Cá Thăng Long2 min walkTurmeric fish fried at the table with dill: the classic Hanoi dish; go early for dinner or at lunch.
- Bún Bò Nam Bộ (Hàng Điếu)3 min walkSouthern-style beef and noodle bowls without broth: a fast, cheap lunch; long communal tables.
- Bánh Mì 256 min walkBánh mì stall with a small seating room across the lane: the quick lunch between Old Quarter streets.
- Phở 10 Lý Quốc Sư8 min walkBeef phở near the cathedral with chairs and AC upstairs: the easier phở for first-timers.
Places without an authored walk are ranked by straight-line distance × 1.3 at 5 km/h (3 mph)3 mph (5 km/h).
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Used as a seated rest node in Hanoi in 4 days.
Sources
- secondaryWikivoyage — Hanoi
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