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Crab noodle isn't just a delicious simplicity in a coastal area steeped in sea breeze, but also a flavor that evokes memories for those afar.
Heading to Hai Phong for Crab Noodle Soup
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Some say, if you taste a flamboyant flower petal and sense its sweet-sour essence, you'll feel something remarkably close to the flavors and hues of a bowl of crab noodle soup, where the essence of various ingredients converges. It feels like there's a distinctive blend of heaven's scent and earth's taste - the authentic salty essence of Hai Phong's coastal plains.
Crab Noodle – Carrying the 'Breath' of Hai Phong's Port
How strange it is!
Crab noodle isn't just found in Hai Phong, but it's only in Hai Phong that one truly appreciates the full flavor spectrum of a bowl of crab noodle soup. A complete bowl of crab noodle soup not only has to satisfy the taste buds but also the visual senses: from the deep brown color of the noodle cake; the red hues of tomatoes and chili peppers; the green from water spinach, betel leaves, spring onions, and bean sprouts; the crab roe garnish, golden-fried pork fat with onions, and more... Enjoying a bowl of crab noodle soup, one can discern the fresh sweetness of local coastal crabs, the rich, robust flavor of intact red noodles carrying the scent of the sun, the tangy taste of tamarind, the spiciness of 'chíu chương' (a kind of chili sauce), the crispy yet not greasy fried pork fat, all blending harmoniously together.
Hai Phong's crab noodle proudly earned its place in the Asian Record as one of the 12 Vietnamese specialty dishes in 2012.
It's not by chance that crab noodle soup has made its mark, as songwriter Tran Tien once penned: 'People in Hai Phong are as honest as crab noodles...' Despite being a simple, rustic dish, it's emblematic of the locals' character. Hai Phong residents are accustomed to the sight of women vendors in brown shirts and betel-stained teeth, carrying poles: on one side, a clay pot holding crab noodles, on the other, a bamboo tray with chopsticks and a small clay pot of dipping sauce. People in Hai Phong can enjoy crab noodles all year round without getting tired of them. In the summer, crab noodles help cool down with the refreshing green of water spinach, while in the winter, a bowl of crab noodles warms the heart with its rich crab flavor.
Where can people in Hanoi enjoy Hai Phong's crab noodles?
Throughout the years, crab noodles have flowed along with the specialties of Vietnamese cuisine in this capital city. Perhaps due to the taste preferences of each region, people have slightly adjusted the spices and ingredients to suit the palate of Hanoians. However, there is one place that still retains the authentic flavor of Hai Phong's crab noodles, and that's the 7 Crab restaurant.
So, what sets 7Cua apart from other restaurants?
The red noodles at 7Cua are freshly made, crafted anew every day, absolutely not reused from the previous day. While many eateries use industrial vinegar or citrus fruits to create a sour taste, 7Cua goes the extra mile to prepare natural fruit vinegar to serve its patrons. Another plus point is that 7Cua utilizes crispy pomegranate seeds to enhance the rich, savory flavor of their piping hot noodle soup - a traditional touch that even many eateries in Hai Phong have let go of.
The fresh noodles used by 7Cua are sourced from a traditional craft village with a history of over 700 years
At 7Cua, just the fragrant aroma of crispy fried shallots is enough to make the stomachs of their diners restless, not to mention the enticing bowls filled with goodies like betel leaf-wrapped sausage, shrimp, razor clams, beef sausage, and fish sausage - how could anyone resist drooling! 7Cua is fulfilling its role in preserving the authentic flavor of Hai Phong's crab noodle soup for the people of the capital city.
Come to 7Cua to savor the folk gift turned poetry, to share the genuine emotions of this unique cuisine in the capital land!
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