Hanoi is the place which you shouldn’t miss especially for the foodies.
Hanoi and its environs are the birthplace of
many quintessential Vietnamese dishes, such as pho and bun cha, and the city is
often cited as one of the world's great food capitals.
It's a street eater's paradise, with a
plethora of options for those who want to eat like a local. In fact, many swear
that the best food in Hanoi - Best of North Vietnam is found on the sidewalk, with dishes that often
feature fish sauce, lemongrass, chilies, and cilantro and other fresh herbs.
The city, which celebrated its one-thousandth
birthday last year, has put those centuries to good use perfecting its curbside
nibbles.
Although vendors often cook in small shop
fronts, they serve their wares on the sidewalk, on small plastic tables and
chairs that can seem woefully inadequate for overgrown foreigners.
1. Bun cha in Hanoi
Possibly the most delicious food available to
man, bun cha is the lunch of choice all over Hanoi.
Pork patties and slices of pork belly are
grilled over hot coals and served with fish sauce, tangy vinegar, sugar and
lime, which, when combined, creates a sort of barbecue soup that is eaten with
rice vermicelli and fresh herbs.
Accompanied by deep-fried spring rolls, this
calorically rich dish is served with garlic and chilies on the side for an extra
kick.
Try
it at: Bun Cha, 34 Hang
Than, Hanoi
2. Pho Hanoi
As the birthplace of pho, Hanoi is ground zero
for the fragrant rice noodle soup served with fresh herbs that has become
popular all over the world. It's no surprise, then, that Hanoi's pho is outstanding.
Two variations are most popular: pho ga (with chicken) and pho bo (with beef).
Pho is traditionally served as a breakfast food, so you'll find pho sellers all
over town from before dawn to mid-morning.
Try
it at: Pho 112, 112 Van
Phuc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
3. Bun rieu cua in Hanoi
Freshwater crabs flavor this tangy tomato soup
that's made with round rice vermicelli and topped with pounded crabmeat,
deep-fried tofu and, often, congealed blood. An odoriferous purple shrimp paste
is offered on the side -- it tastes delicious.
Chilies and fresh herbs are the finishing
touches for a complete one-dish meal.
Try
it at: 11 Hang Bac St, Old
Quarter, Hanoi
.
4. Barbecue chicken in Hanoi
Ly Van Phuc is its official name, but the
place is colloquially known as "Chicken Street" in honor of the tasty
poultry being barbecued up and down this crowded alley.
Grilled chicken wings and feet, sweet potatoes
and bread that's been brushed with honey before being grilled are served with
chili sauce and pickled cucumbers in sweet vinegar.
The simple, enticing menu is nearly identical
for all the vendors on the street.
Try
it at: Pho Ly Van Phuc,
Hanoi
5. Sticky rice in Hanoi
In the morning you'll find the sticky rice
vendors out hawking their wares. Sticky rice is a hugely popular carb-rich
breakfast food that comes wrapped in a banana leaf. There are dozens of
variations on the dish.
One is served with crushed peanuts and sesame
salt, another involves white corn and deep-fried shallots.
Try
it at: Street Xoi, 6 Hang
Bac St, Old Quarter, Hanoi
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6. Iced coffee in Hanoi
Coffee was brought to Vietnam by the French
and is, along with baguettes, one of their lasting culinary legacies. Beans are
grown in Vietnam and roasted, often with lard, before being ground and served
in single-serving metal filters.
Drinking a cup of cafe nau da, iced coffee
with condensed milk, on a busy side street is one of Hanoi's great pleasures.
Try
it at: Cafe Nang, So 6 Hang
Bac, Hanoi
7. Nem cua be in Hanoi
You can find many types of excellent spring
rolls all over Vietnam, but nem cua be, made with fresh crab meat, are
particularly good. Unlike regular spring rolls, they are wrapped into a square
shape before being fried.
Nem cua be are a specialty of Hai Phong, a seaside
town not far away, but are fantastic in Hanoi as well.
Try
it at: Nem Vuong Pho Co, 58
Dao Duy Tu, Old Quarter, Hanoi
8. Chao ca in Hanoi
Toast has nothing on chao ca, so if you're
looking for a satisfying breakfast in Hanoi, why not try a steaming bowl of
fish porridge?
Like Chinese congee, it's a rice gruel made by
cooking down the grains until they are nearly liquid. In Hanoi, it's most often
served with green onion, sprigs of dill and slivers of ginger.
Try
it at: Doan Xom Chao Ca,
213 Hang Bang, Hanoi
9. Banh cuon in Hanoi
Banh cuon is a Northern Vietnamese dish that
migrated to Hanoi. Thin steamed rice flour pancakes filled with minced pork and
cloud ear mushrooms are served with nuoc cham, a fish-sauce-based dipping
sauce, fried shallots and fresh herbs. Slightly goopy in texture, banh cuon are
often eaten for breakfast or as an evening pick-me-up.
Try
it at: Thanh Van Banh Cuon,
14 Hang Ga, Old Quarter, Hanoi
10.
Muc nuong in Hanoi
There's no greater pleasure than drinking on a
busy Hanoi sidewalk, and what better to nosh on at while you do than muc nuong?
Dried squid is grilled over hot coals before being shredded and served with a
spicy sauce. It's a chewy treat that is best washed down with shots of rice
wine.
Try
it at: Muc Nuong, 36 Hang
Bo, Old Quarter, Hanoi
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