Vietnam: from North to South 🇻🇳
by Camilla Macchia
Sep 20, 2025
#TravelTalk
One of the most popular cafes and restaurants in the Old Quarter, a must-visit for anyone visiting Hanoi. Housed in a century-old colonial building, this cafe exudes a vintage and warm atmosphere. It's a retro vibe! 🏛️✨
🍴 Recommended Menu Items
• Egg Coffee: Rich, sweet, and creamy egg coffee.
• Coconut Coffee: Aromatic, just the right amount of sweetness, and incredibly refreshing. 🥥
• Fried Chicken Noodles: Soft, chewy noodles paired with hot fried chicken, a perfect combination.
• Other Vietnamese-fusion dishes like bún chả, pizza, and steak are also available. 🍕🥩
💸 Price Range
• Drinks start at 40,000 – 100,000 VND (approximately 60–160 THB)
• Main dishes range from 120,000 – 200,000 VND (approximately 180–300 THB)
📍 Location:
2 Dinh Liệt, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi
Located in the Old Quarter, about a 5–7 minute walk from Hoàn Kiếm Lake. 🚶♂️
🚖 Getting there
• Easy walk from St. Joseph's Cathedral or Hoan Kiem Lake.
• Take a taxi/Grab to the shop.
• There's a nearby motorcycle parking area for around 10,000 VND.
🌟 Atmosphere
• The shop has three floors: the ground floor is the cafe, the second floor is the dining area, and the third floor is suitable for special events or dinners.
• Decorated with antique wooden furniture and soft lighting, it's perfect for chilling, reading, or a romantic dinner. 💖
✅ Summary: If you're in Hanoi and looking for both a chic cafe and a vintage restaurant, don't miss Bancông! Both the drinks and food are excellent, and the atmosphere is chic and photogenic from every angle. 📸
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