The short answer
Pho Thin Bo Ho: what visitors should know first
A short walk from the lake and an easy way to have Hanoi pho. Beef broth is the base, so it is not for vegetarians. Check the opening hours, as none are stated in our sources.
Useful facts
Pho Thin Bo Ho facts at a glance
- Location
- 61 Dinh Tien Hoang, near Hoan Kiem Lake
- Dining style
- Simple pho shop
- Price signal
- Budget; check the menu
- Signature order
- Try: pho tai (rare beef)
- Good for
- A quick pho near the lake
Why it matters
Why Pho Thin Bo Ho is worth your time
Pho is the dish many visitors expect from Hanoi, and this shop is named by two pages we opened. It is close to Hoan Kiem Lake, so it fits easily into a morning walk.
A bowl is a light meal rather than a long sitting, which suits travellers who tire quickly. The stir-fried rare-beef style is a local variation worth knowing about, though it will not suit everyone.
If your group includes people who avoid beef, consider a chicken pho shop or one of the vegetarian restaurants elsewhere in this guide.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Rare beef pho
Pho tai, with rare beef, is the dish VietnamNet names.
- 02
By the lake
Close to Hoan Kiem Lake on a flat street.
- 03
Check the branch
Other pho shops share the name.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
VietnamNet names Pho Thin Bo Ho for beef pho, especially pho tai with rare beef, at 61 Dinh Tien Hoang near Hoan Kiem Lake. Vietnam Airlines gives the same address and calls its speciality pho tai lan, stir-fried rare beef over the noodles.
Order a bowl and add herbs and chilli to taste. If you want a milder serving for older relatives, ask for less chilli before it arrives. Because the pho is beef-based, vegetarians and those avoiding beef should pick another restaurant.
Note that other branches with similar names exist; HungryGoWhere lists a Pho Thin at 13 Lo Duc. Use the 61 Dinh Tien Hoang address when you navigate.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Navigate to 61 Dinh Tien Hoang
- Ask for less chilli if needed
- Confirm hours
- Vegetarians should choose another place
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 61 Dinh Tien Hoang, near Hoan Kiem Lake
- Time needed
- 30-45 minutes
- Best time
- Breakfast or early lunch
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Dinh Tien Hoang is a flat street beside the lake, so the walk is easy for most people. Pho shops are usually simple, with plain tables; our sources do not describe seating, so ask staff if you need a back support.
- Tickets and access
- No booking details were found. Pho shops usually serve walk-ins; confirm hours before you go.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Pho Thin Bo Ho
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Dinh Tien Hoang is a flat street beside the lake, so the walk is easy for most people. Pho shops are usually simple, with plain tables; our sources do not describe seating, so ask staff if you need a back support.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is it vegetarian?
No. The broth and toppings are beef-based.
Where is it?
61 Dinh Tien Hoang, near Hoan Kiem Lake, per VietnamNet and Vietnam Airlines.
What is the signature dish?
Pho tai, rare beef pho, per VietnamNet.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
