Discover 10 irresistible dishes from Hanoi that will tantalize your taste buds!

Embrace the chilly weather of Hanoi by gathering with friends and indulging in hot pot, roasted corn, grilled meat, and more. Here are 10 delicious winter dishes you must try:

1. Hot Pot

Hot Pot: A bubbling pot of broth, surrounded by billowing steam and the warmth of flickering flames, where each bite of meat and vegetables is enjoyed piping hot. This is the perfect remedy for the cold weather. With countless variations to choose from such as chicken hot pot, beef hot pot, duck with sour soup, seafood hot pot, mixed hot pot, beef tendon crab paste hot pot, and more. Famous hot pot spots like Phung Hung, Pho Duc Chinh, and Truc Bach... Sharing the pot, the cost is evenly divided, making it suitable for groups, with each person spending around 100,000 - 150,000 dong to feel satisfied.

2. Grilled Delights

Grilled Delights: Gathering around a charcoal grill, swiftly skewering meat while enjoying the early winter chill has been a delight for many in recent days. The list of grilled items continues to expand, from pork belly, beef, lamb, ribs to cartilage, vegetables, bread, intestines, seafood, and more. The deliciousness depends on the marination and dipping sauces of each establishment. The most renowned grilling spots include those on Quan Su Street, Gam Cau Street, Bach Mai, and Bich Cau... The price for each grilled dish is around 40,000 dong.

3. Beefsteak

Beefsteak: A sizzling plate of beefsteak, served just right with tender meat and eggs is a tempting choice on chilly days. Most eateries serve beefsteak on cast iron pans to retain heat and continue cooking the food when served. Besides beef, essential accompaniments include french fries, vegetables, and in some places, pate, sunny-side-up eggs, sausages, meatballs... The price per serving is around 60,000 - 80,000 dong. Some suggested addresses: Hoe Nhai, Hoa Ma, Hang Buom, Hang Bai...

6. Heavenly Floating Cakes

Heavenly Floating Cakes: The sweet taste of these treats seems even more delightful in the chilly weather, hence even those who aren't fond of sweets often crave this delicacy in the colder seasons. A bowl of heavenly floating cakes typically consists of 2 pieces, each with different fillings such as black sesame and mung bean, sprinkled with some rich roasted peanuts. What makes this dish irresistible is the piping hot broth, enhanced with a hint of spicy ginger. Recommended spots: Hang Can, Hang Dieu, Bach Mai, priced at around 15,000 dong per bowl.

7. Warm Sweet Soup

Warm Sweet Soup: Varieties of sweet soups made from green beans, black beans, cooked into a thick consistency, always simmering on a small fire, ready to be served upon order, topped with some irresistibly enticing shredded coconut. In Hanoi, there's a particularly famous type called grandma's sweet soup, found in Bat Dan, made from glutinous rice, sugar, and ginger, often enjoyed with sticky rice. Priced at around 17,000 dong per bowl.

8. Crispy Dippers

Crispy Dippers: Often enjoyed alongside, but crispy dippers dipped in sweet and sour fish sauce are particularly delightful on their own during the cold season. Compared to the ones served with pho, standalone crispy dippers are usually more fragrant, chewy, and dense. Moreover, the secret lies in the dipping sauce with pickled radish and carrot. You can try the giant crispy dippers at the stalls on Nguyen Khang Street, priced at 5,000 dong per piece.

9. Roasted Chestnuts

Roasted Chestnuts: Not native to Hanoi, but roasted chestnuts are commonly sold along many streets in Hanoi during the cold season. Although called roasted chestnuts, in reality, most stalls prepare them by frying, still ensuring a delightful aroma and texture. Some places even add honey to enhance the richness of flavor. The price for fully cooked chestnuts is around 10,000 dong per 100 grams.

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