Hanoi Bistro
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About Hanoi Bistro
On East St in Southampton, Hanoi Bistro is a Vietnamese restaurant serving a menu of pho, banh mi, and lemongrass chicken alongside spring rolls and summer rolls. Bun hue appears in both spicy and special versions, and fried rice and chicken wings round out the order sheet, with chili oil offered as a condiment on the side. Lemon ice tea is available to drink. Service runs on a walk-in basis, with table service once seated, and arriving before peak hours generally means a seat without a wait, though the room is small and can fill up. Payment is cash only, with bank transfer accepted as an alternative since cards are not taken. The restaurant keeps its toilet clean for guests using the space during a meal.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bun hue, summer rolls, cash only payment and pho.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bun hue, summer rolls, cash only payment and pho.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly return for the bun hue, with several singling out the special and king prawn versions along with the spicy bun hue as standouts, chili oil recommended on the side. Summer rolls come up again and again as fresh and flavourful, and the pho draws steady praise for its warming broth, though one reviewer would have preferred the mint, spring onion, and bean sprouts served separately to add themselves. Other named favorites include the chicken banh mi, grilled pork com, ban xeo, and lemongrass chicken, with portions described as generous for the price. Servers are consistently called lovely and helpful, including one who patiently walked a diner through paying by cash. Cash and bank transfer are repeatedly mentioned as the only accepted payment, with cards not possible. Walk-ins report finding seats without booking, even as the restaurant fills up at peak times, and one delivery order arrived warm and correctly customized as requested.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly return for the bun hue, with several singling out the special and king prawn versions along with the spicy bun hue as standouts, chili oil recommended on the side. Summer rolls come up again and again as fresh and flavourful, and the pho draws steady praise for its warming broth, though one reviewer would have preferred the mint, spring onion, and bean sprouts served separately to add themselves. Other named favorites include the chicken banh mi, grilled pork com, ban xeo, and lemongrass chicken, with portions described as generous for the price. Servers are consistently called lovely and helpful, including one who patiently walked a diner through paying by cash. Cash and bank transfer are repeatedly mentioned as the only accepted payment, with cards not possible. Walk-ins report finding seats without booking, even as the restaurant fills up at peak times, and one delivery order arrived warm and correctly customized as requested.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Got a chicken banh mi to takeaway. Absolutely delicious and so fresh! And the prices for all the menu are really good. I cant wait to come back and try something else! Also lovely service from the lady who served me :)”
- Google user
“Summer roll was fresh and packed and very tasty! The pho was warming and had good broth flavour but would have liked items such as mint and spring onion and the bean sprouts separate as in Vietnam to add yourself. My son’s lemongrass chicken was really flavourful t”
- Google user
“The venue is convenient. The food tastes great, we ordered Pho Tender beef, grilled pork com, summer rolls and Ban Xeo. The portions have satisfied our hunger. Bring cash! They have toilet and it's clean always. We keep coming back when we don't want to cook at home. We came an hour and a half before they close and there's not many people, I know for sure at peak hours they're full.”
- Google user
“Tasty Vietnamese food with reasonable price. Good thing every time we walk-ins there’s seats without needing to book table or wait. Definitely recommend !”
- Google user
“I’ve been here twice now, once on my own and other with family. I’ve ordered the spring rolls, spicy bun hue (king prawn 1st time, chicken 2nd time), the food is absolutely delicious. My brothers othered the fried rice, chicken wings, squid rings and my mum ordered the pho, all said it was very tasty and delicious. The service is great, the servers are so lovely and kind, and the food waiting time is quite quick. Deffo recommend to anyone looking for some yummy Viet food in Southampton.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Wheelchair accessible seating
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