Xoi Com

Xoi Com offers something that is surprisingly hard to find as a visitor: the kind of food Hanoi families eat at home every day. It is listed as a Bib Gourmand in the 2026 Michelin Guide Vietnam, and its cosy dining room is styled after Hanoi houses of the 1980s and 1990s, with vintage furniture and objects that will feel familiar to many local diners and fascinating to visitors.

The menu changes daily, which is a good sign that the kitchen cooks with what is fresh. Dishes are simple and satisfying, such as stir-fried water spinach with garlic and deep-fried tofu with green onion. The way to eat is family style, ordering a handful of dishes for the table and sharing everything.

The menu is in Vietnamese, but the staff are happy to explain the dishes in simple English, which makes it an accessible introduction to northern home cooking for first-time visitors. Prices are friendly, and the Michelin Guide describes it as a comfortable venue. It suits families, groups of friends and anyone who has had their fill of pho and banh mi and wants to see a different side of Hanoi food.

The restaurant is open every day for lunch from 10am to 2pm and for dinner from 5pm to 9pm, extended to 9.30pm from Friday to Sunday. It is often busy at mealtimes and seating is limited, so booking ahead by phone is recommended, particularly for dinner and for groups. Note that credit cards are not accepted, so bring enough cash. Because the dishes change every day, it is worth asking the staff what they recommend on the day of your visit, and arriving at the very start of a service improves your chances if you have not booked.

Xoi Com is at 107, Lane 36, Lang Ha Street, away from the Old Quarter. It is easiest to arrive by taxi or ride-hailing app with the full address saved, as lane numbers can be hard to follow. A meal here works well after a visit to the Temple of Literature or the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, both of which are west of the Old Quarter.