Hanoi Cafe — Hoxton, London

Hanoi Cafe is a family-run Vietnamese restaurant on Kingsland Road that has served Hoxton since 2000. The business describes itself as female-led and rooted in three generations of British-Vietnamese family and community history.

Why Hanoi Cafe stands out

This is a full restaurant rather than a lunch-only sandwich counter, so bánh mì can be paired with pho, bún bowls, small plates or Vietnamese coffee. The long daily opening hours also make it one of London’s more flexible options for a bánh mì in the afternoon or evening.

The current sandwich menu stays focused. Each filling is distinct, from the cold-cut style original to honey-glazed pork and grilled lemongrass meats, with a tofu curry for diners avoiding meat.

What to order

The Original bánh mì combines sliced pork belly, pork sausage and homemade pâté, making it the most traditional starting point on the menu. The honey-glazed pork is a sweeter grilled option, while the lemongrass chicken and grilled beef centre the aromatic flavour of lemongrass.

For a meat-free sandwich, choose the curry tofu with the restaurant’s homemade curry sauce. Ask staff about allergens and preparation if you need a vegetarian or vegan meal, since condiments and bread recipes may vary.

Planning your visit

Hanoi Cafe is at 98 Kingsland Road, Hoxton, London E2 8DP. The official website currently lists opening hours of 12pm to 11pm every day. Reservations are available, although a quick sandwich visit may not require one outside busy periods.

Good to know

• Area: Hoxton / Shoreditch
• Best first order: Original bánh mì
• Other fillings: Honey pork, lemongrass chicken and beef
• Meat-free choice: Curry tofu
• Service: Full restaurant with daily opening
• Established: On Kingsland Road since 2000

Sources and verification

Address, hours, family background and menu descriptions were checked on 21 September 2026 using the official Hanoi Cafe website and its current menu. This is an independently researched listing rather than a claim of a personal visit.

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