Hanoi topped Tripadvisor’s 2024 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best list for food destinations, recognising the appeal of the city’s restaurants and street food.
The annual awards reflect traveller reviews and ratings submitted over the preceding 12 months. They describe that year’s results rather than a permanent ranking.
Hanoi led the 2024 food list, ahead of destinations including Rome, Crete and Cusco. The recognition drew attention to a city where a simple bowl of noodles can be as memorable as a restaurant tasting menu.
Visitors can explore dishes such as bún chả, phở, chả cá and bánh mì, then pause for an egg coffee. Well-known names mentioned in coverage of the award included Huong Lien, Giang Café, Cha Ca Thang Long and Pho Ly Quoc Su.
Bun cha
Hanoi
The award followed the Michelin Guide’s first Vietnam selection in 2023. That edition included 103 establishments across Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with four restaurants receiving one star: Hibana by Koki, Tam Vi, Gia and Anan Saigon.
Banh mi
Three of those first four starred restaurants were in Hanoi. Together with the city’s neighbourhood eateries and street stalls, they illustrate the range of dining experiences available.
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Hanoi’s tourism authorities reported around 24 million visitor arrivals in 2023, reflecting the city’s recovery following the pandemic.
A food-focused visit is a rewarding way to explore Hanoi. Vietnam Tour Fun can help you combine familiar favourites with local specialities, taking your tastes and dietary needs into account.
For a journey shaped around local flavours, take a look at A Taste of Vietnam: A Culinary Journey - 12 Days. It is a useful starting point for planning time around markets, regional dishes and your own food interests.
