Breakfast, Pho, Banh Mi, Vegetarian and Halal Food Near GOAT Tattoo

Short answer: Eat a proper meal one to two hours before your session at GOAT Tattoo Studio. Within about 500 m of 56 Trang Thi there are pho shops, banh mi bakeries, sticky-rice stalls, brunch cafés, more than ten vegetarian or vegan restaurants and several places listed as halal. Many traditional breakfast spots close by early afternoon, so for a morning appointment, eat early.

All places below come from Google Maps in October 2026. Ratings and review counts are as shown then, distances are straight-line from the studio, and nobody paid to be listed. Opening hours are as listed on Maps and do change, so check before you go.

Why eat before a tattoo

A session can last several hours. With low blood sugar, pain feels sharper and some people feel faint or nauseous. A normal meal with some carbohydrate and protein, plus water, makes the session easier for you and for your artist. Our appointment preparation guide covers the rest of the morning, and our post on caffeine before a tattoo explains why one coffee is fine but four is not.

Bring a snack and a drink for long sessions too. A banh mi from the list below travels well.

Pho and noodle soups

• Phở Thành, 64 Quan Su, about 280 m. 4.4 stars (409 reviews). Listed as open until 9 PM.
• Phở Gà Nguyệt, 5B Phu Doan, about 400 m. 4.4 stars (3,607 reviews). Chicken pho, listed as open until midnight.
• Nam Phở Gà, 2 Le Duan, about 380 m. 4.6 stars (60 reviews). Chicken pho, closes around 2 PM.
• Phở Bò Oanh, 3 Tho Xuong alley, about 410 m. 4.4 stars (281 reviews). Beef pho, closes around 1 PM.
• Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su, about 520 m. 4.1 stars (12,326 reviews). One of the best-known pho names in the Old Quarter.
• Vegan Pho Mrs Rose, 74 Quan Su, about 420 m. 4.9 stars (105 reviews). Plant-based pho, closes around 2 PM.

Banh mi and bakeries

• Bánh Mì Mận Ơi, 44 Phung Hung, about 135 m. 4.7 stars (59 reviews). Listed as open 24 hours.
• THAN Boulangerie, 15 Nam Ngu, about 225 m. 4.8 stars (82 reviews).
• Bánh mì cô Chun, 65 Ton That Thiep, about 275 m. 4.8 stars (631 reviews).
• The Banh Mi Station, 14 Ngo Tram, about 325 m. 4.8 stars (696 reviews).
• Bánh Mì Tâm, 8 Hang Da, about 400 m. 4.9 stars (754 reviews).
• Bánh mì Mama, 54 Ly Quoc Su, about 515 m. 4.5 stars (2,764 reviews).

Sticky rice and brunch

Xôi (sticky rice) is a classic Hanoi breakfast: filling, cheap and easy on the stomach.

• Xôi Gia Truyền Bà Thu, 57 Tho Nhuom, about 110 m. 4.1 stars (458 reviews). Closes around 2 PM.
• Xôi Cấm Chỉ, Cam Chi lane, about 90 m. 3.8 stars (220 reviews).

Brunch cafés, for something Western or a slower start:

• Dreamers & Seekers, 1 Tho Xuong alley, about 425 m. 4.8 stars (1,433 reviews).
• The Running Bean, 22 Nha Tho, about 545 m. 4.8 stars (4,301 reviews). Coffee and brunch near the cathedral.
• Puku Cafe & Bar, 16–18 Tong Duy Tan, about 175 m. 4.8 stars (9,473 reviews). Listed as open 24 hours.

Vegetarian and vegan

• Hue Nhien Vegan & Vegetarian, 15 Tong Duy Tan, about 160 m. 4.9 stars (586 reviews).
• Yen Vegetarian Tasty, 54 Quan Su, about 160 m. 4.7 stars (184 reviews).
• Tộp Vegan, 25 Tong Duy Tan, about 165 m. 5.0 stars (81 reviews).
• Cọ Restaurant, 2A Tran Phu, about 230 m. 4.9 stars (6,669 reviews). Vietnamese and vegetarian menus.
• Bánh Mì Chay Since 1998, 50B Quan Su, about 255 m. 4.8 stars (17 reviews). Vegetarian banh mi and dumplings.
• Abracado, 56 Tho Nhuom, about 345 m. 4.8 stars (266 reviews). Vegan.
• Sadhu Vegetarian Restaurant, 87 Ly Thuong Kiet, about 345 m. 4.5 stars (2,044 reviews).

Halal and Indian

These places are listed on Google Maps as halal or are Indian restaurants. If you need certified halal food, ask the restaurant directly.

• Sanur Resto, 1 Tong Duy Tan, about 205 m. 4.5 stars (829 reviews). Malay and Vietnamese halal food.
• Namaste Hanoi, 46 Tho Nhuom, about 250 m. 4.5 stars (5,515 reviews).
• Tadka Indian Restaurant, 26 Phung Hung, about 290 m. 4.7 stars (1,872 reviews).
• Indian Dasco Kitchen & Cafe, 56D Tho Nhuom, about 345 m. 4.7 stars (1,324 reviews).
• d’LIONS Restaurant, 92 Le Duan, about 360 m. 4.5 stars (734 reviews).
• Khan Baba Halal Restaurant, 5 Yen Thai, about 560 m. 4.7 stars (233 reviews).

Timing your meal

• Morning appointment: eat between 7 and 9 AM. Pho and sticky-rice stalls are busiest and freshest then, and many close by early afternoon.
• Afternoon appointment: a normal lunch an hour or two before. Avoid a very heavy, greasy meal right before you lie down for hours.
• Long session: bring a banh mi, fruit or a sweet drink for the break.

GOAT Tattoo Studio is on the 2nd floor of 56 Trang Thi, Hoan Kiem. If you have a dietary need and want a suggestion near the studio, ask us when you book.