The Best Brunch Spots In Hanoi

Hanoi has a strong culinary tradition. One of Vietnam‘s most famous dishes, pho, is said to have come from Hanoi. It is no surprise then that Hanoi has some of the best restaurants in the whole of Vietnam. Here we recommend our favorite breakfast spots, we’ve included fine dining and budget options with a mix of Vietnamese and more Western-styled restaurants.

1. JW Café

Restaurant, Japanese, Coffee, Seafood

JW Café is located within the JW Marriott Hotel and has a huge selection of buffet foods to choose from. There’s cuisines from Vietnam, Japan, Spain, Italy, Korea, and more; you name it and they’re likely to have it. The brunch on Sunday costs £28 and includes alcohol; that is, cocktails, champagne and beer, making brunch at this luxurious venue a must-try.

2. Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel

Hotel

The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel actually contains three restaurants to choose from: Le Beaulieu, Spice Gardens and Angelina. The first of these, Le Beaulieu, has French cuisine, the second has Vietnamese food, and the third serves a variety of delicious Italian dishes. All three restaurants come highly recommended for both brunch and, should you wish, dinner.

3. La Badiane

Restaurant, French, European

La Badiane’s menu include international, fusion, French and vegetarian cuisine. The restaurant is situated in an old colonial villa and has a small garden courtyard as well as a cozy dining area upstairs, which is divided into separate rooms. All of the staff speak French, English, and Vietnamese and are very friendly.

5. Puku Café

Cafe, Vietnamese, Coffee, Tea , Beer, Wine, Cocktails, Pub Grub

Puku Café is the first and only café in Hanoi to be open at all hours of every day. The café have also marketed themselves as a takeaway joint offering a 24/7 delivery service. With nachos at 135,000 VND and salads at 90,000 VND, it is well worth ordering online, or indeed visiting the café for brunch.

6. Quan An Ngon

Restaurant, Vietnamese, Vegetarian, Vegan

Quan An Ngon Restaurant on 18 Phan Boi Choi Street is a popular authentic Vietnamese restaurant, Han Noi, Hanoi,Vietnam,. Image shot 2014. Exact date unknown.

‘Ngon’ means ‘delicious’ in Vietnamese and serves as the perfect descriptive adjective for this restaurant. The cooking here is divine and very traditionally Vietnamese, serving a huge array of seafood and varieties of pho. The atmosphere is bustling and always filled with locals.

7. Joma Bakery Café

Cafe, Fusion

Joma is a popular destination amongst expats and serve some of the most delicious coffee in all of Hanoi. Aside from their drinks, they serve great sandwiches, pastries, quiche, muesli and fruit shakes. It’s an excellent place to go to if you want a break from Vietnamese dishes and crave a taste of Western food.

8. The Hanoi Social Club

Restaurant, Mediterranean

The Hanoi Social Club, a relaxed vegetarian and vegan restaurant/cafe for trendy young folk,both tourists, locals.Hanoi,Vietnam.. Image shot 2014. Exact date unknown.

This is another great place to brunch alongside expats and one of the only breakfast eateries where you’ll be able to find English newspapers inside. Acoustic bands often play here so there is also a chance to listen to some music alongside your food. The Hanoi Social Club also has good wifi and a roof from which to enjoy your brunch.

9. Saint Honoré

Bakery, Deli, Restaurant, Coffee, European, French

Saint Honoré is located in Hanoi’s West Lake and serves as a bakery, deli and restaurant. They are famous for selling the best cakes in Hanoi so if you feel like a brunch filled with great pastries, Saint Honoré is the place to visit. Saint Honoré also serves an excellent afternoon tea.

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