Top 5 Foods Unmissable When Visiting Hanoi

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is not only a famous destination for tourist to visit when Traveling to Vietnam but also well known for its historical architecture and culture. Coming to Hanoi, you will have a chance to enjoy and discover the long tradition culture of the Vietnamese in music, fashion and in particular food. The rich and unique of food is shown in many delicious and tasty foods that you must try once in life on your travel to Hanoi

TOP 5 FOODS UNMISSABLE WHEN VISITING HANOI

1.Xôi xéo

Xoi Xeo is sticky rice topped with ground bean and fried onion. Sometimes Xoi Xeo can be served with eggs or steamed chicken breast on your request. This delicious food can be found in any outdoors market. The serving is truly filling and it is good for you to try any time of the day but most of Vietnamese have it for breakfast or lunch. 
Chances are you will encounter this dish in almost every outdoors market. There are even two restaurants dedicated fully to this dish in the Hanoi Old Quarters. Xoi Xeo is sticky rice topped with ground dehulled mung bean and fried onion. Sometimes it can be served with eggs or steamed chicken breast on request. The serving is really filling and it is good for any time of the day but most Vietnamese have it for breakfast or lunch.

Xoi Xeo – Hanoi street Food

Where to try

You can try this famous food on Nguyen Huu Huan street or ask anyone in the area and they will give you the instruction. The price is very various, without chicken, a bowl of Xoi Xeo cost you about 50 cents. Have it with a glass of soybean milk and you will feel more energetic to star your day.

2.Bánh cuốn

Banh Cuon is another famous must-try food of Vietnamese when you visiting Hanoi. It is made of wheat, egg and dairy products. Hanoian is so proud of their steam crepe from rice flour and water. Inside of crepe, there are lots of ingredients which may are ground pork, wood-ear, and seasoning. Most of the street chefs make the dish right at door so look for a place that steams are coming up high. Banh Cuon is served with a mixture of fish sauce, sugar, and lime.

Banh Cuon – Hanoi street food

Where to try:
You can try this delicious food at Gia An – Ba Trieu street. The price is not really different from restaurants., about $1.5.

3.Phở (Noodle soup)

This is the most famous and best-enjoyed food in Hanoi, where it was invented in the early of 20th century. Pho or rice of noodle soup is the must try the food when you come to this city. There many type of tastes when you try Pho: Beef, chicken,…The tip is, look for the place where locals gather the most and you will know where you should order and sit down.

Pho – Hanoi street Food

Where to try
You can try Pho Bat Dan, the most famous local restaurant for its Pho Bo (beef rice noodle soup). Or you can try some in Pho 24 store chains. I highly recommend you to join the local, line up for the Pho bowl and bring it to a selected table to eat.

4.Bún Thang

If Pho is well-matched to linguine in shape, Bun is more like spaghetti. Bun thang is one of the most common yet hidden fares in Hanoi and one can hardly find it outside of the Old quarters or a few special restaurants sprinkle across the city. The chicken broth is artistically done and the dish is beautifully served. Bun thang is a melodious blend of color- the yellow of the sliced egg; the white of bun; the off-white of chicken and the green of onions and herbs.

Bun Thang – Hanoi street food

Where to try
Bun thang Ba Duc on Cau Go street is a great place to try the bowl. This street vendor has a limited number of seats on the roadway but you will be amazed how many people can fit in the two stores old house behind the stall. Enjoy bun thang in such a setting gives the meal mammoth highlights in your trip to Hanoi.

5.Cha ca La Vong

You may think you have read about this name somewhere and yes, you are right. Cha ca La Vong is listed as one of the top 100 things you have to try before you die by many cuisine experts. It is exquisitely grilled fish served with bún, peanut, green onions, dills and shrimp paste. The fish is carefully chosen so that there are not too many bones and fishy smells. A glass of Bia hoi or tra da will definitely give your meal more flavor.

 Cha ca la Vong – Hanoi street food

Where to try
Cha ca La Vong restaurant on 14 Cha Ca street is renowned nationally and internationally for its tradition and quality of serving the dish. It is much more expensive than other local food but the fact that you are sitting in one of the oldest house in Hanoi, served by the most traditionally styled chef is all worth it. ($6-8, with drink).

To enjoy all delicious and tasty foods of Hanoian, you should book a Hanoi street food tour and have a truly amazing and memorable experience in your life.

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