A corner of Hanoi in the heart of District 1

Pho Phat Tai cooks northern-style pho in Saigon: crystal-clear broth, dark wood furniture, warm yellow light — open till midnight for anyone passing Bui Vien.

THE ROOM

Dark wood, yellow light

Dark wood tables and chairs, warm yellow light, old-style signage — decor breathing old Hanoi in District 1.

NIGHT

The midnight bowl

Open till midnight — steps from Bui Vien walking street, the shop is a stop for Saigon nights that aren't over yet.

TRAN HUNG DAO

The street front

34-36 Tran Hung Dao, Pham Ngu Lao Ward — a District 1 street front, easy to find, easy to drop into.

“Broth clear as amber — you can tell it's northern pho at a glance.”The northern bowl