Phở 10 Lý Quốc Sư

Phở 10 Lý Quốc Sư is a well-known phở restaurant at 10 Lý Quốc Sư, close to St Joseph's Cathedral in Hanoi's Hoàn Kiếm district, in northern Vietnam. It is popular with travellers who want a comfortable first bowl of phở, because the interior is clean, tidy and air-conditioned, in contrast to the open-fronted street stalls found elsewhere in the city. The restaurant serves phở in the northern style, with a clear beef broth, rice noodles, and either tender brisket (phở bò chín) or rare beef (phở bò tái). Phở gà, the chicken version, is also on the menu, which gives visitors who do not eat beef an alternative. The broth is light and aromatic rather than sweet, and diners typically add chilli, lime or vinegar to taste at the table. The dining room is casual and tidy, with regular tables and chairs rather than low plastic stools. There is no dress code, and the atmosphere is relaxed and quiet compared with the busier street shops. Service is table-based, and menus make ordering straightforward for visitors. Noise levels are moderate and rise at mealtimes when tour groups arrive. Prices are low to moderate, with a typical meal costing about 60,000 to 90,000 VND per person, slightly above a street stall but reasonable for the comfort and location. There is no notable wine programme, and beverages are mostly tea, soft drinks and Vietnamese coffee. The restaurant is open daily from 6AM to 10PM, so it works for breakfast, lunch or a late dinner. Reservations are not needed, as tables turn over quickly, though busy periods near midday can mean a short wait. The location, a few minutes' walk from the cathedral and the cafes and boutiques of the surrounding neighbourhood, makes it convenient to combine with sightseeing in central Hanoi.