Most recommended dishes in Hanoi by locals
You are visiting Hanoi and you are wondering what are must try foods in here? Let our local guide give you recommendation.
Pho (Vietnamese noodle)
This is one of the essentially Vietnam’s signature dishes “invented” in the early 20th century by locals. A basic bowl of “pho” is the combination of rice noodle, meat, some kinds of herb in a flavourful soup. It can be added a bit lime wedges, chilli sauce or fermented fish depending on your taste. “Pho” is easily found in every corner of Vietnam, from roadside stalls to luxurious restaurants, offering various types of “pho” such as: beef noodle, chicken noodle with the reasonable price, $1.5 in street vendors and more expensive in fancy restaurants.
Bun Cha (Vietnamese meatballs)
This delicious local Vietnamese dish makes many foreigners fall in love at the first time including President Obama. This simple dish is the harmony of grilled pork, rice vermicelli noodles, fresh greens and a tasty dipping sauce. The perfect balance of sweetness and sourness definitely tastes better than you expected. “Bun cha” is sold in open-air restaurants with $1.2 and a bit more costly in fancy ones.
Banh cuon (Steamed rolled cakes)
This dish, one of the most favorite breakfast item of Vietnamese locals, is worth to be out on a list of must-try food in Vietnam for any first-timer. “Banh cuon’ is made from the mix of ground meat (normally pork), ear mushroom and onions wrapped in a steamed rice. Then you will enjoy it by dipping into a delicious sauce, its taste is really surprisingly perfect.
Banh mi (Vietnamese bread)
If you are felling peckish while going around, “banh mi is a great idea for a quick meal. Due to is diversity, you can be offered numerous options such as: roasted pork belly, grilled pork loin, fried eggs, boiled sausages and many more with a low cost ($1 - $3).
Xoi (Sticky rice)
The glutinous rice is topped with lotus root or boiled peanut with green beans, or with Chinese sausage, stewed pork or chicken etc. This dish is Vietnamese popular breakfast that is nutrient rich. You easily find it served hot for the best taste with a really cheap price ($0.5)
Cha ca (Grilled fish)
This Vietnamese special dish dated back to more than hundred years ago and become one of the most famous food of the country. This dish is the mix of grilled fish, garlic and ginger, spring onion, dill, roasted peanuts and fish sauce
Banh tom (Shrimp cakes)
Originated from Hanoi, capital of Vietnam, “banh tom” is the combination of shrimp and deep-fried potatoes in oil. This dish is eaten with fish sauce with a bit spicy and sweet. It is really better when adding some beers.
Bia hoi (Fresh beer)
This local draft beer is one of the most popular types of beer in Vietnam. Especially, it is a great fun to enjoy some beers with your friends along the bustling streets in big cities of Vietnam such as: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city.
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