Hanoi Pho 21
Hanoi Pho 21

Taste the Authentic Hanoi

Bring Hanoi’s Timeless Flavors to Your Table

About Us

Our Vietnamese Kitchen in Shoreditch

At Hanoi Pho 21, we celebrate the rich culinary heritage of Vietnam’s capital with every bowl we serve. From the aromatic broth of our traditional beef pho to the bold twist of dry pho with special sauce, each dish is crafted with care, using time-honored recipes and fresh ingredients.

From the old quarter to Shoreditch

From the old quarter to Shoreditch

Our story begins with a family recipe carried from the narrow streets of Hanoi's old quarter to a small kitchen on Paul Street. We cook the way it's done back home - beef bones and charred ginger simmered for 21 hours, until the broth turns clear, fragrant, and deep. No shortcuts, no powders. Just patience, and a recipe that has fed our family for generations.

Made fresh, every morning

Made fresh, every morning

Every day starts before the doors open: baguettes baked crisp for our banh mi, herbs picked and washed by hand, sauces mixed in small batches. Whether you drop in for a quick lunch or gather friends around the table for dinner, we want every visit to taste like home - a little piece of Hanoi, served hot in the heart of London.

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Are you near Old Street station?
Yes, we're at 56 Paul St, about two minutes from Old Street station and a short walk from Liverpool Street.
Do you have vegan and vegetarian options?
Yes - we serve a vegan pho with mushrooms and tofu, a vegan banh mi, and vegan summer rolls. Just ask and we will point you to the plant-based dishes.
Do you serve Vietnamese coffee?
Yes. We serve traditional Vietnamese drip coffee, ca phe sua with condensed milk, and our popular salted cream coffee. They make the perfect finish to a bowl of pho, or a pick-me-up on their own.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Our rice-noodle pho is naturally gluten-free. Let us know about any allergies and we will help you choose - some items such as banh mi contain gluten.
Do you cater for allergies?
Yes, just let us know. Common allergens in our kitchen include peanuts, shellfish, fish sauce, gluten and soy, and our team can point you to dishes that work for you. Our rice noodle pho is naturally gluten-free.
Do you do group or office orders?
Yes! We cater team lunches and group orders - see our catering page or send us your date and headcount.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Monday to Friday 11am–9pm, and Saturday to Sunday 12pm–9pm. Kitchen serves all day, so late lunch or early dinner both work.
What is "Build your bowl"?
Our weekday lunch concept, served 11am–3pm, Monday to Friday. Pick a base (white rice, egg fried rice or noodles), then stack your toppings: fried egg, Vietnamese pork or chicken sausage, and more. Same kitchen and same fresh ingredients as our main menu, built for a fast, filling office lunch.
Is your food halal?
Our restaurant is not fully halal. However, the options in our Build Your Bowl lunch menu come from a halal supplier. Please ask our team if you'd like guidance on what suits you.
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Hanoi Pho 21

A family-run Vietnamese restaurant in the heart of Shoreditch, serving Hanoi's originals cooked the Hanoi way. Our signature: beef slow-stewed in red wine, a Hanoi classic you'll rarely find in London.

02046293242 [email protected]
Mon-Fri11:00 - 21:00
Sat-Sun12:00 - 21:00
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Build Your Bowl

Our weekday lunch counter: big Vietnamese rice bowls, built your way. Pick your base, stack your toppings, and leave full without spending much. Same kitchen and same fresh ingredients as Hanoi Pho 21, made fast for a proper office lunch.

Mon-Fri11:00 - 14:30
Sat-SunClosed
Team lunches & office catering

Feeding the whole team?

Boxed platters and party spreads, delivered and ready to serve.

See catering →