very good service, cute waiter and really good food! sadly they ran out of pho the day we went, but it was still a great dinner, customer service was very nice and the scenery at night is just wonderful thank you so much!

Completely baffled by the reviews for this restaurant. As we were considering it a woman finishing her meal even raved to us and seemed to be a regular but… it’s awful. Maybe people who go here haven’t had good food in a bigger city? Lack of flavor combined with shrimp so chewy and cold that it must’ve been frozen. Bo Bun was no better, nem tasteless too. On top of that they rushed us out as if they had to get to a wedding or other critical event.

Hong Ha means Red River which is the largest river in Northerm Vietnam and reminds me of the Yellow River in China. Hong Ha Restaurant is a small family-owned Vietnamese restaurant run by an old couple. It appeared the man takes care of serving customers and the lady the kitchen though who came out often to greet customers as well. I have to admit there is personal bias in giving a 5 star rating for the restaurant. The rating is based on the holistic dinning experience and would have been lower if assessed purely on the food and ambiance. The owners speak some Cantonese which is my mother tongue. It was an amazing experience as I don't speak French. The restaurant is pretty small and we were bumbling elbows literally (not because of COVID) but the friendly and casual ambience made it easier. We ordered Spring rolls as starter and Pho Bo (Beef noodle soup) as main course. You can judge to a large extent the quality of a Vietnamese restaurant from the Pho it serves. For Hong Ha, the broth of the Pho tasted good but it would have been better if it is more complex with more variety of herbs added in preparing the broth. I was told by the owner the broth is prepared freshly everyday with ox bone and beef which are boiled for 4 hours. I didn't feel any MSG (a bad habit by many Asian restaurants). On another note, the customers at the next table ordered some fried noodle which I found that crispy noodle was used. I believe authentic fried noodle dishes (no matter it is Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Malay, and so on) do not deep fried the noodle to make it crispy. However, this seems to be a common phonemenon in many Asian restaurants that proably trying to cater Western palates. I can't blame them for the adaptation as I am not the one affected by the bottom line. Of course, it would be great to keep the traditional cooking. Lastly, the male owner, who are 67, told me that they planned to retire and are selling the business. I wish him and wife all the best!

Nice restaurant with a very friendly service. The pho broth was OK, but a bit weak to my taste and it didn't come with the usual fresh herbs plate

Authentic Vietnamese cuisine in the heart of Lyon old town. The Pho soup is mild and not as salty yet full of spice flavors. The Bo Bun is fresh with many crispy spring rolls on top. The decor is traditional and classy Vietnamese. There is no English menu and the owner/waiter doesn't speak or understand even a tiny bit of English and keeps rumbling French to us. The owner appeared to be unhappy and also had an attitude problem. Maybe you will get better service if you speak French. This was the only place where we encountered poor service on this France trip.

When I entered the restaurant, I can tell immediately that I was going to have authentic Vietnamese food, love the old fashion decoration. Food is good and very fresh. Nothing can be so satisfying than having a good Vietnamese meal in a such hot summer day! Fantastic!

Authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Try the Bo Buns! The gentlemen has been in Business for over 30 years. Support local !

Brilliant simplicity: I'm giving this review of my recent lunch in this restaurant with mixed feelings. In a nutshell, this is pretty much the best Vietnamese restaurant I've ever been to so far anywhere. The setting is really simple, nearly ascetic, but the food is top notch and absolutely true to Vietnamese cuisine tradition. In addition, it is quite cheap for such quality: you'll end up with a bill of just 20 to 30 euros per person without the drinks. On a sadder note, the owner told me he was going to sell in the coming weeks because he is retiring, which means, dear reader, that you have very little time to try this Vietnamese gem hidden in the narrow streets of the Vieux Lyon!

Quiet place, local atmosphere, normal prices, very well served, and the food is fantastic.

What a lovely place, the staff are so so kind and attentive and the food is unbelievable! The best Vietnamese food I've had. Will definitely be returning!

The food was really good, would definitely want to have it again.

Very small, unassuming place in the old town. Nice ambience but definitely on the casual side, which was fine with us. The food, though, was top notch. Very high-quality ingredients perfectly prepared with not a lot of fuss or strong spices, which allowed the naturally occurring flavors to shine. Our waiter (the owner?) obviously takes a lot of pride in the food and the presentation, and he greeted everyone like they were family. Hong Ha has instantly become our new go-to for Vietnamese food in Lyon. Reservations recommended.

Authentic Vietnamese cuisine with exceptional service. The portions are generous and bursting with flavour, the staff are always so friendly, welcoming and helpful. Highly rated for a reason, a must try in Vieux Lyon.

Good Vietnamese at a good price with great service. I have eaten here numerous times and keep going back.