Seafood noodle soup, a unique and flavorful dish in Hanoi, is as captivating as the city's iconic bun cha or bun ngan. Below are five recommended spots for seafood noodle soup that Hanoi locals and visitors should not miss.

Long Thuy Seafood Noodle Soup

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Ingredients at Long Thuy Seafood Noodle Soup are carefully selected to ensure freshness and quality. (Photo: Long Thuy Seafood Noodle Soup)

Located on Ngu Xa Street, Long Thuy is one of Hanoi's most beloved spots for seafood noodle soup.

Known for its deliciously spicy and tangy Thai-inspired broth, the restaurant offers a wide variety of fresh, meticulously prepared ingredients, including vegetables, squid, shrimp, mantis shrimp, and fried fish.

Customers can opt for specific dishes like shrimp noodles, mantis shrimp noodles, or crispy fried fish noodles, or indulge in a special mixed bowl to enjoy a variety of seafood. Prices range from 35,000 to 50,000 VND per serving.

Lo Duc Seafood Noodle Soup
Customers praise the flavorful broth at Lo Duc Seafood Noodle Soup. (Photo: Nguyen Tran Phong Vu)


This restaurant on Lo Duc Street is renowned for its tomyum-style broth. A bowl of seafood noodle soup here includes noodles, shrimp, fish cakes, mantis shrimp, and more, priced between 45,000 and 60,000 VND.

The broth stands out with its vibrant color, enticing aroma, and rich flavor, blending the sour and spicy essence of seafood with coconut milk.

Additional toppings like American beef brisket, fish balls, leafy greens, and enoki mushrooms, served with a unique dipping sauce, add to the dining experience. A second location is available in Dich Vong Hau, Cau Giay District.

Quyen Hanh Seafood Noodle Soup

Quyen Hanh's noodle soup features a variety of fresh seafood and a distinctive dipping sauce. (Photo: Nguyen Tran Phong Vu)


Tucked away in Alley 30, Hong Mai Street, Hai Ba Trung District, this family-run eatery is a hidden gem frequented by locals.

Each bowl is packed with fresh ingredients, including shrimp, mantis shrimp, fish cakes, squid, tofu, and more, complemented by vegetables and a signature dipping sauce. Customers have praised the sour and spicy broth, reminiscent of Thai hot pot.

The restaurant’s owner, a native of Quang Ninh Province, sources fresh seafood directly from her hometown. Prices range from 35,000 to 55,000 VND per bowl, with complimentary drinks such as herbal tea and green tea.

2S Seafood Noodle Soup

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Seafood noodle soup at 2S is a warming dish, perfect for winter. (Photo: 2S Seafood Noodle Soup)

Though a newcomer to Hanoi's culinary scene, the 2S restaurant on 19/5 Street in Ha Dong District has gained popularity for its delicious dishes at affordable prices.

The seafood noodle soup features a well-prepared mix of fresh ingredients, with a focus on cleanliness and quality.

The restaurant operates from 6 AM to 10 PM daily, with bowls starting at 45,000 VND, making it a great option for those seeking a comforting meal, especially during colder months.

Hang Cot Seafood Noodle Soup

Situated on Hang Cot Street, this restaurant has become a go-to spot for many seafood lovers in Hanoi. Known for its carefully selected ingredients, the dishes feature fresh and firm-textured shrimp, squid, mantis shrimp, and fish.

Customers appreciate the harmonious sour and spicy flavors of the broth, which is both appetizing and easy to enjoy. Prices for a serving range from 40,000 to 60,000 VND, depending on the choice of ingredients.

Thao Trinh