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Cafe Hanoi
Vietnamese eating house in Britomart, set halfway along Tuawhiti Lane off Galway Street, serving lunch on weekdays and dinner every night.
At a glance
- Type
- Vietnamese
- Area
- Britomart, Auckland, New Zealand
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- cafehanoi.co.nz
Good to know
- Online reservations
- Private events
- Catering
Why we recommend it
Cafe Hanoi is a Vietnamese eating house in Britomart, in Auckland's city centre. It sits halfway down Tuawhiti Lane, which you reach from Galway Street, and its address is 27 Galway Street. The restaurant is owned and operated by the Comensa hospitality group, which also runs its sister restaurant Ghost Street.
The restaurant publishes four menus on its website: an à la carte food menu, a Signature Menu set option, a Plant Based Set Menu and a drinks list. The à la carte menu suits small groups who want to order several dishes for the table, while the Signature Menu takes the decisions out of your hands, which works well for a first visit or a celebration. The Plant Based Set Menu is the option for vegetarian and vegan diners who still want a complete set meal, and larger groups can enquire through the restaurant's private events section, which covers group bookings. If you have other dietary needs, contact the team before your visit. Reviewers have praised the way the setting blends old Hanoi with modern style, and Metro's Top 50 restaurant guide described its atmosphere as intoxicatingly buzzy.
Lunch is served Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm, and dinner every day from 5pm until close. That makes it a useful choice on a Sunday or Monday evening, when some of Auckland's restaurants are closed.
Reservations for the dining room can be made online, and booking ahead is sensible for Friday and Saturday nights. Cafe Hanoi also hosts private events, from canapé functions to group dinners, and offers outside catering, so it is worth considering for celebrations or work gatherings. Gift vouchers are sold online.
The restaurant suits groups of friends, couples on a lively night out and visitors who want flavourful food in a central location without the formality of fine dining. Families can come too, especially earlier in the evening.
Its central Britomart address makes it easy to reach from hotels in the city centre. For bookings or enquiries, phone the restaurant on +64 9 302 3478 or email [email protected].
If you enjoy your meal, Ghost Street, its sister restaurant, is another option for a later night of your stay.
Cafe Hanoi FAQs
Where is Cafe Hanoi?
At 27 Galway Street, Britomart, halfway down Tuawhiti Lane, which you enter from Galway Street.
What are the opening hours?
Lunch Monday to Friday 12pm to 3pm; dinner every day from 5pm until close.
What kind of food is served?
Vietnamese food designed for sharing.
Can you book?
Yes, dining room reservations are made online.
Does Cafe Hanoi host events?
Yes. It offers private events, canapé functions and outside catering.
Who owns Cafe Hanoi?
The Comensa group, which also runs Ghost Street.
Is it open on Sundays?
Yes, for dinner from 5pm.
How do you contact the restaurant?
Phone +64 9 302 3478 or email [email protected].