North versus south: it's not just a political divide. In India, in Italy, in the United States, in Vietnam, the foods on these points on the compass tend to be wildly different from one another. And most Americans, because of patterns of immigration, have only ever tasted southern Vietnamese food. Prepare to be bowled over by bowls of northern pho (noodle soup). As you'll discover at Hanoi House in the north no impromptu basil salad is added to the top, or squirts of lime, nor does the broth bear any trace of sugar. The pho here is an umami flavor bomb, a deeply meaty clear broth, created from bones simmered for 24 hours. Also on the menu are the best summer rolls I’ve ever tried, an array of Vietnamese street food, and a shaved ice sundae that shouldn’t be resisted.
New York City
Travel Guide
New York City› Restaurant
Hanoi House
119 St. Marks Place (near Avenue A)
Courtesy of Hanoi House/ Nick Solares
Our Rating
Neighborhood
East Village & Noho
Hours
Tues–Weds 5:30–9:30pm, Thurs 5:30–10pm, Fri noon–3pm and 5:30–10:30pm, Sat 11:30–3:30pm and Sun noon–3pm and 5:30–9pm
Transportation
Subway: 6 to Astor Pl. or F, M to Second Avenue
Phone
212/995-5010
Prices
Pho $18, other main courses up to $35 (most diners share these)
Cuisine Type
Vietnamese
Web site
Hanoi House
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