What to eat in Hanoi during summer

  • 04/10/2026
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???? 1. Bun dau mam tom – the go-to Hanoi lunch

  • ???? Bún đậu Hàng Khay

  • ???? 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  • ???? 40,000 – 70,000 VND

???? Quick, filling, and not greasy like fried foods. On a hot day, a plate of bun dau with iced tea is enough to “bring you back to life.”

???? 2. Bun rieu cua – light, tangy, easy to eat

  • ???? Bún riêu Hàng Bạc

  • ???? 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  • ???? 30,000 – 50,000 VND

???? The broth is light and slightly sour (with tomato and fermented vinegar), making it perfect for summer without feeling heavy.

???? 3. Pho cuon – light, fresh, no oil

  • ???? Phở cuốn Hương Mai

  • ???? 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

  • ???? 50,000 – 80,000 VND

???? Not a soup pho → no heat, easy to eat in the evening or after a walk around West Lake.

???? 4. Nom bo kho – perfect afternoon snack

  • ???? Nộm Long Vi Dung

  • ???? 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  • ???? 35,000 – 50,000 VND

???? Sweet-sour flavor + crunchy green papaya → the ultimate refreshing street snack for a Hanoi afternoon.

???? 5. Che & cold desserts – a must in summer

  • ???? Chè Bốn Mùa

  • ???? 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

  • ???? 20,000 – 40,000 VND

???? Black bean sweet soup, lotus seed dessert, jelly → instant cooldown.

☕ 6. Coffee to escape the heat – space matters more than drinks

  • ???? Tranquil Books & Coffee

  • ???? 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM

  • ???? 40,000 – 70,000 VND

???? Not a “check-in” café, but a quiet, air-conditioned place where you can comfortably stay for hours.

???? A useful local insight:
???? In summer, Hanoi locals tend to:

  • eat less oily food

  • choose light, sour, and cooling dishes

  • prioritize places with air-conditioning or good airflow

???? Where to stay to enjoy this list without exhaustion?

Instead of a hotel, it’s much more convenient if you:

  • stay near the center (Hoan Kiem / Ba Dinh)

  • can walk or travel within 5–10 minutes

  • have a place to rest during the hottest hours of the day

???? Apartments by Toan Tien Housing & Maison Nha:

  • located right between Hoan Kiem and Ba Dinh

  • easy access to all the spots above

  • air-conditioned, private space to recharge midday

→ Eat, go back to rest, then head out again in the evening — exactly how locals “survive” Hanoi summer.