Halal food downtown Hanoi – Vietnam

Halal food downtown Hanoi – Vietnam: In central Hanoi (Hoan Kiem district/Old Quarter), there are quite a few Halal restaurants for Muslims, especially near Al-Noor Mosque – this area has a small Muslim community, making it easy to find halal food.

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Vietnam is a country located in Southeast Asia , notable for its rich culture, long history, diverse cuisine, and stunning natural landscapes . Below is a detailed overview:

Geographical location

• Continent: Southeast Asia
• Borders: Bordering China (to the north), Laos and Cambodia (to the west), and the South China Sea (to the east).
• Approximately 1,650 km long from north to south.
• Climate: Tropical monsoon, divided into northern, central, and southern regions with distinct rainy and dry seasons.

History & Culture

• With a history spanning over 4,000 years of civilization , dating back to the Red River civilizations.
• Throughout history, we have experienced the feudal era, wars, and the modern era.
• The culture is diverse, with the Kinh ethnic group making up the majority and more than 50 other ethnic minority groups.
• Main language: Vietnamese
• Religion: Diverse – Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Cao Dai religion, folk beliefs

Cuisine

Distinguished by its fresh and delicious dishes with a balanced blend of flavors : sour, sweet, salty, spicy, and rich.

Some famous dishes:

• Pho (Beef Pho, Chicken Pho)
• Bread
• Bun cha, Bun bo Hue
• Broken rice
• Spring rolls / Fried spring rolls

The cuisine shows a fusion of Vietnamese, Chinese, French, and Indian influences.

Landscape & Tourism

Diverse landscapes: Mountains , rivers, seas, forests, plains

Highlights of the destination:

• Ha Long Bay – UNESCO Natural Heritage Site
• Hoi An – Ancient town, cultural heritage
• Hue – The ancient capital with its tombs and temples.
• Sapa – Mountains, forests, and terraced rice fields
• Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi – A center of culture and history.

Special features

• The people are hospitable and friendly.
• Rich cultural festivals : Lunar New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival, and regional folk festivals.
• Famous street food : Pho, vermicelli, banh mi, egg coffee

Halal food downtown Hanoi – Vietnam

Here are some popular halal restaurants in central Hanoi :

1. Halal Food Station

Halal Food Station is a popular multi-cuisine restaurant serving the Muslim community and tourists in Hanoi’s Old Quarter . The restaurant is highly regarded for its authentic Halal menu, combining traditional Vietnamese, Indian, Western, and Chinese dishes at very affordable prices.

📍 23 Hang Cot Street, Hoan Kiem District

• Dishes: halal rice, kebab, grilled chicken, halal Vietnamese dishes
• Price: approximately 80,000 – 150,000 VND
• The restaurant is small but very popular with Muslim tourists.

2. Nan n Kabab Halal Restaurant

Nan n Kabab Halal Restaurant is one of the pioneering and most renowned Halal restaurant brands in Hanoi since 2013. Unlike typical South Asian eateries, this restaurant specializes in charcoal-grilled BBQ dishes in the distinctive  Pakistani, Afghan, and Arabic styles.

📍 34 Lo Ren Street, Hoan Kiem District

• Dishes: Indian & Pakistani halal
• Signature dishes: biryani, naan, chicken curry
• No alcohol for sale.

3. Yalla Kebab & Grill – Halal

Yalla Kebab & Grill – Halal is a unique Middle Eastern culinary gem located right in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter . The biggest difference between this restaurant and most other Halal restaurants in the area is its specialization in authentic Egyptian and Arabic street food (instead of the more common Indian or Pakistani dishes). 

📍 45A Luong Ngoc Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem District

• Middle Eastern dishes: shawarma, kebab, falafel
• Open until late at night (until around 2 AM)
• There were a lot of Muslim tourists.

4. Halal Hanoi Delights

Halal Hanoi Delights (also known as Hanoi Delights Halal Restaurant ) is a multi-cuisine, 100% Halal restaurant system highly regarded by the Muslim community, international tourists, and local tour guides in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter . 

The restaurant boasts a spacious open-air rooftop setting and scores highly with its extensive menu, combining culinary excellence from Vietnam, India, Pakistan, and Arabia, as well as Western dishes . 

📍 6 Hang Giay Street, Hoan Kiem District

• Famous halal restaurant
• There are halal Vietnamese dishes such as: halal chicken pho, halal chicken rice.

5. Raza’s Indian Restaurant – Indian Halal Food

Raza’s Indian Restaurant – Indian Halal Food is one of the prominent and popular South Asian restaurants in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. It’s a familiar destination for the international Muslim community (especially Indonesian, Malaysian, and Filipino tourists) thanks to its commitment to serving 100% Halal-certified dishes with authentic Indian and Pakistani flavors. 

📍 23 Hang Phen Street, Hoan Kiem District

• Halal Indian Restaurant
• Popular dishes: butter chicken, curry, naan

6. Halal Banh Mi Raja Express

Halal Banh Mi Raja Express is a pioneering eatery in Hanoi specializing in serving traditional Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches that are 100 % Halal-certified . Opened by the owner of the Nan n Kabab restaurant chain , it has become a highly popular “lifesaving” dining destination for Muslim tourists wanting to experience the capital’s street food.

📍 29 Hang Luoc Street (near the mosque)

• Halal bread
• Open from afternoon until late at night.
• Cheap, suitable for quick meals.

Halal food 24 hours ordering app

You can order Halal food 24/7 (or late at night) through food delivery apps in Vietnam. However, this depends on whether the Halal restaurant is open . The most popular apps are:

1 Grab (GrabFood)

• The most popular app for ordering food in Vietnam.
• There are many Halal restaurants in Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City.
• You can make a reservation late at night or close to midnight if the restaurant is still open.

How to find Halal

1. Open Grab
2. Select Food / GrabFood
3. Search for the keywords “Halal” or “Indian / Middle Eastern”

GrabFood delivers food from thousands of restaurants in many major cities across Vietnam.

2 ShopeeFood

ShopeeFood is a leading online food ordering and delivery service in Vietnam, integrated directly into the Shopee shopping app . It’s one of the most popular food delivery platforms today thanks to its vast network of partner restaurants and diverse range of discount codes (vouchers).

In Hanoi, you can easily search for and order food from all the Halal restaurants mentioned above (such as Halal Food Station , Nan n Kabab , Halal Banh Mi Raja Express …) for delivery through this app.

Key features of ShopeeFood

• Ordering is convenient: Integrated directly into the Shopee app (ShopeeFood section), no need to download a separate app if you already have a Shopee account.
• Promotional offers: Regularly features major promotions such as Double Days (October 10th, November 11th) , Mid-month sales , Freeship Xtra codes , and exclusive discounts from major brands.
• Multiple payment options: We support flexible payment methods via ShopeePay e-wallet , credit/debit cards, or cash on delivery (COD).
• Additional services: Besides food delivery, the platform also offers ShopeeMart’s online grocery shopping service, helping you buy fresh food and daily necessities.

• Food delivery apps are very popular in Vietnam.
• There are many Halal restaurants on the list.
• There are often discount vouchers.

ShopeeFood and GrabFood currently hold over 90% of the online food delivery market in Vietnam .

3 Be (BeFood)

beFood is an online food ordering and delivery service within the Be Group ecosystem , integrated directly into the Be super app . Along with ShopeeFood and GrabFood, it is one of the leading food delivery platforms in major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. 

The core features of beFood

• Diverse food options: Users can easily search from thousands of partner restaurants, eateries, and brands, both large and small, near their location.
• Fast delivery: Leveraging Be’s extensive network of technology-based drivers, beFood stands out with its focus on fast delivery and avoiding order consolidation to ensure food arrives hot to customers.
• Flexible payment options: Convenient cashless payment support via credit card, Zalopay e-wallet integration, or Cake’s post-payment solution .
• Group ordering feature: Supports link sharing so multiple people in the office or family can add items to a single cart, helping to minimize shipping costs.

• Vietnamese ride-hailing app
• Food delivery service is now available.
• Fewer restaurants than Grab and ShopeeFood, but still Halal.

📍 Mosques in Hanoi:

• Al-Noor Mosque – 12 Hang Luoc Street, Hoan Kiem District
• There are many halal restaurants around this area, making it very convenient for eating and praying.

✅ Tips for Muslim tourists in Hanoi

• Avoid eating regular street food as it often contains pork or broth that is not halal.
• It’s best to eat at a halal restaurant or an Indian/Middle Eastern restaurant .

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