Authentic Vietnamese fare, from standout phở to must-try small plates & egg coffee. A top East Village pick.
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 offers a vibrant atmosphere for enjoying some of NYC's best Vietnamese cuisine. The restaurant is celebrated for its flavorful small plates like summer rolls and papaya salad, and its signature Phở Bac is a must-try with its rich broth and tender beef. For a more communal experience, the Bún Chả Hà Nội is a generous platter perfect for sharing.
Hanoi House is highly regarded for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine, with particular acclaim for its flavorful Phở Bac and well-executed small plates such as summer rolls and papaya salad. The Bún Chả Hà Nội is also a recommended communal dish. While most feedback is positive, there are some critiques regarding the price and preparation of the Vietnamese egg coffee.
"Standout dishes include the flavorful Phở Bò, crispy summer rolls, papaya salad with pig ears, and the communal Bún Chả Hà Nội. They are also noted for offering Vietnamese egg coffee."
Customers largely praise Hanoi House for its authentic and flavorful Vietnamese dishes, particularly the pho and small plates. However, some find certain items, like the Vietnamese egg coffee, to be overpriced or not traditionally prepared.
Important Note
Some diners feel the restaurant is overpriced, particularly the Vietnamese egg coffee, and suggest that better or cheaper pho options may be available elsewhere.
"This user recommended Hanoi House."
Positive"The suggested places, including Hanoi House, seem to be more restaurants than bars and are not conveniently located for a bar crawl."
Neutral"This establishment is primarily a restaurant and not suitable for a bar crawl, especially with a large group."
Negative"The original poster included Hanoi House among their preferred restaurants for vegetarian pho, indicating a positive experience with its flavor."
Positive"Hanoi House is listed as a Vietnamese restaurant option, though the commenter notes it's not the absolute most authentic."
Neutral"Hanoi House is listed among several recommendations for good takeout or quick meal options."
Positive"This user criticized the egg coffee at Hanoi House, stating it is not traditionally made and is more of a foam than a custard."
Negative"This user commented that the Vietnamese egg coffee at Hanoi House is priced at $8, implying it is expensive."
Negative"This user noted that Hanoi House in the East Village offers Vietnamese egg coffee."
Positive"The commenter lists Hanoi House in the East Village among their suggestions for good places to eat in NYC."
Positive"The author found Hanoi House extremely overpriced, even when supporting elevation for Vietnamese food, and believes superior, cheaper pho exists elsewhere."
Negative"Recommends checking out Hanoi House, noting it's one of the few places with Vietnamese egg coffee, which is very tasty."
Positive"Hanoi House is a recommended restaurant for Bun Cha"
Neutral"Same with Hanoi House being in the top 10. Yikes."
Negative"for soup pho around that area I prefer Hanoi House in the east village"
Positive"Hanoi House offer fried dough with their pho. It 2019s about cheaper and very authentic."
Neutral"Hanoi House - Hanoi style pho"
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