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| - I've visited Hanoi Bistro whenever I get a craving for Pho or the need for a real meal while studying and Subway just wouldn't cut it. It's another Baldwin VIllage favourite of mine. I'm a big fan of Vietnamese cuisine in general and from the few Vietnamese places I've been to, this is my favourite. I've actually dined alone here for 2/3 time I've been and really enjoyed that aspect too since it's a very quiet slow going spot.
It's located on top of the laundromat so it might not be easy to spot unless you look above street level. It's never been crowded whenever I've been there. I enjoy the interior, it's all one space and gives off a very spacious vibe.
The "mayor" on foursquare mentions that Hanoi Bistro's alternative to traditional pho (a seafood alternative) is the best she's ever had. I stick to their "special hanoi pho" (pictured above). For me, it tastes healthier than a pho I usually get from Pho Hung. What I think I mean is that it tastes fresher, and the edible pieces of beef actually taste something I wouldn't mind trying were it as a stand alone dish even. Very moist and yummy! I do realise the soup base does not adhere to my "healthy" take on the dish, but whatever right? Prices were pretty cheap with most of the menu items being below $10 (mine amounting to $9).
Whenever I get pho I order an accompanying tropical fruit juice/shake to go with it (typically durian or mango), Hanoi Bistro has a good selection of drinks as well, maybe not as much options as some places you might find down Chinatown though. But I thoroughly enjoyed my mango shake!
I would like to think that the place is run by a husband and wife combo since every time I've been there it's been the same lady that's served me, and the last time I happened to glance into the kitchen it was just an old man doing the cooking, and their interaction seemed to suggest they were together. And she gives off a friendly and genuinely appreciative vibe towards her customers. Stuff that made me appreciate the venue more. This place just gives off a very home-y feel to it, and I definitely noticed it. I guess the lack of business made it seem even more so though.
It's my first choice for Vietnamese cuisine, although the typical pho taste might be missing, I attribute that to this place being a tad bit healthier than most cheap Vietnamese places :) And I would recommend it to anyone next time they are on Baldwin looking to try something new or on the hunt for pho!
It's another Baldwin location I hope continues to flourish and stick around!
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