Authentic Vietnamese flavors, vibrant atmosphere. Must-try phở & small plates like summer rolls & papaya salad.
Carlo Mantuano reviews Hanoi House, an East Village spot serving some of NYC's best Vietnamese food. He highlights their flavorful phở and must-try small plates like summer rolls and papaya salad.
Hanoi House in the East Village is celebrated as a premier destination for authentic Vietnamese cuisine in NYC. The restaurant offers a vibrant atmosphere, perfect for casual dinners or date nights, with both indoor and sidewalk seating. It's particularly lauded for its exceptional small plates, such as the crispy pork summer rolls and the well-balanced papaya salad with pig ears. The signature Phở Bắc, or Hanoi-style beef phở, features a rich, flavorful broth and generous toppings, while the Bún Chả Hà Nội provides a delightful communal experience with grilled pork and spring rolls.
Hanoi House is highly regarded for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine, with a particular emphasis on its rich and flavorful pho broth, often cited as a standout. Customers also rave about small plates such as the summer rolls and papaya salad with pig ears. While many dishes are recommended, some find the restaurant to be overpriced. The Vietnamese egg coffee has received mixed reviews, with some finding it tasty and others criticizing its preparation and price.
"The pho, particularly the Phở Bắc (Hanoi Style Beef Phở) with its rich broth and bone marrow option, is highly recommended. Small plates like the summer rolls and papaya salad with pig ear salad are also frequently praised."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, frequently praising the authentic Vietnamese flavors, especially the pho broth and small plates. However, a few reviews mention high prices or mixed feelings about the overall vibe.
Important Note
Some customers have found the restaurant to be overpriced and have had mixed experiences with the vibe and service. The Vietnamese egg coffee has also received criticism regarding its authenticity and price.
"This commenter had an amazing cocktail at Hanoi House and mentioned it might still be on the menu."
Positive"Hanoi House offers an egg banh mi with a pho dip, which is served as a breakfast sandwich."
Positive"Hanoi House is recommended for Northern Style pho."
Positive"Hanoi House is listed as one of the pho places the commenter likes, in addition to Mam and Nom Nam."
Positive"This commenter, partial to Northern Pho, likes Hanoi House in Manhattan."
Positive"This commenter, partial to Northern Pho, likes both Hanoi House and La Dong."
Positive"Hanoi House offers excellent pho, and their house special with bone marrow is a particular highlight for this commenter."
Positive"A commenter expressed a strong liking for Hanoi House's pho broth, stating it's one of their favorites and they are currently craving it."
Positive"This commenter loves Hanoi House and specifically mentioned their crispy pig ear salad as being excellent."
Positive"This commenter stated that Hanoi House is awesome, contributing to a generally positive view of the restaurant."
Positive"The original post highlighted Hanoi House in the East Village for its phenomenal broth and the unique addition of bone marrow. Another commenter agreed, praising the broth as a favorite and expressing a craving for it."
Positive"In response to a query about Non La, this user mentioned that while they find Hanoi House's broth more flavorful than other Manhattan options, they may need to try more places."
Positive"This user had a nice pho experience at Hanoi House but did not love the overall vibe of the restaurant."
Neutral"This commenter described Hanoi House as a place for a "vibe" with cocktails and aesthetically pleasing pho, suitable for dining with friends."
Positive"This commenter loves Hanoi House, specifically enjoying the shrimp salad, clams, and veggie pho on a recent visit."
Positive"While enjoying specific dishes like pig ear salad and Manila clams at Hanoi House, this commenter would not return due to rude service."
Negative"This commenter expressed a general dislike for the food at Hanoi House, contrasting it with Non La."
Negative"Hanoi House, located near St. Marks, is recommended."
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