Ha Noi — Restaurant in Kowloon

Tucked beside the entrance of Chungking Mansions in Tsim Sha Tsui is a discreet escalator leading to a lesser-known food court—an unexpected culinary enclave where hidden gems await.

Among them is a spacious Vietnamese eatery that offers comfortable seating even during peak meal times, making it an ideal spot for a relaxed dining experience without long waits

Hanoi House Special Pho – HK$98

The Hanoi-style signature pho arrives in a generously sized bowl, brimming with a satisfying variety of toppings: rare beef slices, tender brisket, shredded chicken, Vietnamese pork roll, and a standout item—betel leaf-wrapped grilled minced pork. The portion is hearty enough to be shared between two diners, leaving room to explore more small bites.

The betel leaf rolls, rarely seen in most pho restaurants, are a delightful surprise. Wrapped in fragrant leaves and filled with savory minced pork, they deliver a rich, herbal flavor that’s beautifully enhanced when served in broth. The brisket slices are thick-cut and plentiful, pairing perfectly with the deeply flavorful beef bone broth.

Blanched Seasonal Vegetables in Broth – HK$22

It’s easy to overlook vegetables when dining out, but here, a simple bowl of blanched leafy greens in clear broth is offered for just HK$22. It’s a wholesome and satisfying complement to the main dish, adding a refreshing touch to the meal.

Longan & Goji Berry Herbal Tea – HK$8

Served hot, the goji berry and longan tea is both soothing and aromatic. Generously filled with whole longans, it doubles as both a beverage and a light dessert—perfect for sipping and snacking at...

First of all, this place is located deep inside the basement of ChungKing Mansions, in the Heath food court.

I ordered the pork chop Pho and it was the most tasteless I've ever had; like regular chicken stock, just salty and umami with none of the fragrance and depth you'd come to expect from Pho.

It's not all bad: Noodles were chewy and not soggy, lemongrass flavour was apparent in the pork chop (which makes the lack of favoring in pho even more surprising), free napkins and tea which are a rarity in Hong Kong.

The reason for the high ratings must be due to the location. Judging by the number of Europeans dining at the establishment, it might've been their first time having Vietnamese food at all so it must have been mind blowing

I would have rated it higher if not for the fact this place has Pho written outside and on menus so I expected...

Restaurants pop up all over Hong Kong at any given time. A local Vietnamese place near the flat closed rather suddenly, and we were in a panic to find a place with decent quality eggrolls.

A friend of my husband suggested Ha Noi. It's good. Not great, but good. Honestly, they don't provide enough noodles or lettuce with the rolls in order to eat them without paying for additional of each. That was disappointing.

Also, we ordered take-away, were the only people waiting, and staff couldn't be bothered to tell us our food had come up despite us standing at the entrance.

Yes, the food is good, but they undermine themselves with a lack of ingredients and customer service that could...