Seven Stories You Didn’t Know About Best Food In Hanoi

Another plus point is that the dish uses fresh ingredients, beautifully presented. Gourmet Corner (Lo Su Street, Hoan Kiem): The restaurant is appreciated by attentive, enthusiastic staff, who are willing to explain and guide guests.

It's topped with mung bean paste and crispy onions. It's a bright yellow colour due to the turmeric that is added when cooking. A break from rice noodles, Xoi Xeo is a staple sticky rice dish of Hanoi that is mostly eaten for breakfast.

Don't forget to try banh troi tau (sweet sesame dumplings), com xao dua (green rice flakes stir-fried with coconut) and xoi che (the mixture of rice and mung beans) - the most popular and traditional versions of che in Hanoi tourist news. Hidden gem: To enjoy a variety of traditional che, head to Quan che Muoi Sau (at No.16 Ngo Thi Nham Street). Instead, that classic Hanoi meal of charcoal-grilled pork patties and pork slices with rice vermicelli is best served with a cup of iced tea.

The truth is, never before have I seen anyone eating bun cha and drinking …beer. Is there any way to talk about bun cha, one of the best Vietnamese food, without mention the US President Obama? Hidden gem: Bun dau at No.5 Ma May is a must-try spot as it meets the only essential requirement: the deep fried tofu must have crusty cover and be crispy inside.

Normally, mam tom can be substituted with nuoc mam (the fish sauce) or xi dau (the soy sauce). To create the best sauce, mam tom is blended with kumquat or lime, sugar and chili peppers, creating an ultimate balance of salty, sweet, sour and spicy. Mam tom (fermented shrimp paste) should be Vietnamese pride, either because its smell and taste is notoriously distinctive or let's say, the foreigners find it too hard to digest that they have no attempt at bringing this Hanoi authentic food recipe back home!

Nonetheless, laced with crunchy fried shallots and a variety of toppings (which depends on your choice) such as pate, chicken, Vietnamese ham, or fried eggs and pickled cucumber, xoi is alive with tongue-wagging flavours. Heavy on the plain rice, xoi might be a little stodgy. After gently simmering for hours, the broth is ladled over silky smooth pho noodles together with either chicken (for pho ga) or beef (for pho bo).

Whenever Kevin and I land in a new city, we immediately check two sources for relevant information '" the New York Times 36 Hours series , which offers jam-packed and solid itineraries for cities all over the world; and Anthony Bourdain , who never fails to find the best eats in town. They are often made of flour or cassava flour then fry. The price is only 6000 - 8000 /pack.

Favorite street food for girls and kids, less fat and can eat in a long time. The sauce is made of lemon juice, salt, ginger and pepper. The price in local market only about 10000VND/10 eggs and in the street shop is about 10000VND/5 eggs coz the sauce and they boil them for you.