Hanoi by MeVui

Street‑side Hanoi in South Bali

Right on Jl. Cemara No.33 in Sanur, beside a hotel (reviews mention both Puri Santrian and Sagara Villa & Suites), Hanoi by MeVui brings northern Vietnamese comfort food to this quiet Bali strip. Open daily from 09h00 to 22h00, it sits at that easy middle ground between a simple warung and a polished hotel restaurant.

Diners repeatedly call it one of the safest bets in Sanur for Vietnamese food, with Google‑style ratings hovering around 4.7–4.8/5 and plenty of repeat customers who “always visit MeVui” whenever they’re in Bali.

Ambience, Seating and Parking

You enter from the street into an open‑air front area with lanterns and a casual, slightly elegant feel, plus indoor air‑con seating across from the hotel. Some guests loved the terrace and the “charming little” hut‑style setup, while another noted a musty smell in the air‑con room.

Parking is described as “plenty” by some, “not very spacious” by others, so arriving by scooter or at off‑peak times helps. At busy dinner hours and high season you may wait 10–15 minutes for a table and they sometimes don’t take reservations.

From 24‑Hour Pho to Bun Cha

The menu stretches across Vietnam: pho cooked 24h, Bun Cha bowls, Cha Ca La Vong, Vietnamese grilled chicken salad, cơm tấm, platters, fried and fresh spring rolls, plus Vietnamese drip coffee and playful drinks like Spicy Hue. Portions are generally generous, with several people impressed by “a lot of meat for the price”.

Pho draws mixed notes: many praise a tasty broth (Pho Hanoi, Pho Saigon, Pho Ha Noi Special), while a few find noodles too flat or “packet‑like”, and one “king‑sized” bowl felt like the normal portion in a larger bowl with extra soup. Spring rolls and salads are standouts, especially crispy cha gio, chicken spring rolls and Goi Viet Nam salads.

Prices, Portions and Value

Prices sit above basic street food but below hotel dining: pho around 73k IDR, banh mi about 42k IDR plus tax, with real‑world bills like 170k IDR for drinks, banh mi and spring rolls, or around 350k IDR for two entrees, two mains and beers.

Most guests find this “not that pricy for that kind of quality”, especially given the meat portions and fresh herbs. A few budget‑minded diners do notice the price gap versus simple warungs.

Service, Consistency and Wait Times

Staff are widely described as friendly, professional and efficient, with some diners praising how well the team explains the menu and the story of founder Maria Huyen and “Maman Vui”. Orders usually arrive quickly, though platters can take “quite long” and peak hours may slow the kitchen.

There are a few grumbles about food consistency over time—one long‑term guest felt the Sanur branch slipping compared to Canggu, and a recent group found their banh mi under‑filled but appreciated that the manager apologised and removed them from the bill.

Dietary Needs and Who It Suits

Vegetarian and vegan options (tofu, mushrooms, meat‑free rolls) appear clearly marked, but one report of a very minimal “vegan” roll underlines the need to clarify expectations when ordering.

Hanoi by MeVui suits travellers and expats wanting a relaxed, flavour‑forward Vietnamese meal in Sanur—comfortable enough for families and date nights, and especially rewarding if you care more about nuanced broth and generous toppings than rock‑bottom prices.