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Soft, chewy hot 'bánh đúc', rich in flavor, always the perfect choice to warm up the chilly evenings of Hanoi winters.
Experience 4 hot 'bánh đúc' destinations that are incredibly enticing for the Hanoi breeze.
1. Lê Ngọc Hân's Hot 'Bánh Đúc'
Lê Ngọc Hân's hot 'bánh đúc' has a history of over 30 years. Located in a deep alley, quite small but always bustling with customers due to its delicious taste affirmed over time. The bowl of 'bánh đúc' here is known to be hearty with hot, sticky 'bánh đúc', minced pork, fried tofu, fried shallots, herbs, and of course, the indispensable savory-sweet broth.
Not only delicious but Lê Ngọc Hân's 'bánh đúc' is also known to be affordable at only 15,000 VND/bowl. In addition to hot 'bánh đúc', in recent years, the shop also sells other dishes on the menu such as snail noodles, mixed noodles... all very affordable, only 25,000 VND/bowl. Truly an ideal evening treat for chilly winter evenings, isn't it!
Explore the warmth of Trung Tự's hot 'bánh đúc'.
Located in the C2 collective housing area, this 'bánh đúc' shop shines bright in the Trung Tự culinary scene. Open every day from 2 PM to around 6 - 7 PM, but according to the shop owner, on weekends it gets much busier than usual, so around 6 PM or a bit later, they often have to put up a 'sold out' sign.
Compared to 'bánh đúc' at Lê Ngọc Hân's, the broth here is slightly bland, so if you're used to richer flavors, just add some extra seasoning for more flavor. As for the cake, it's very chewy and elastic here, with plenty of minced meat and fried shallots, but no tofu like Lê Ngọc Hân's. Besides 'bánh đúc', they also sell sweet soup here for diners looking for more options.
Indulge in the hot 'bánh đúc' at Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm's.
This place is not only famous for its hot 'bánh đúc' but also for its sweet soups, so if you get tired of 'bánh đúc', you can switch to sweet soup to change your taste. The shop is quite small and narrow but still attracts many customers. The 'bánh đúc' here is cooked to perfection, with various types of minced meat, and the broth has just the right balance of saltiness and sweetness.
However, compared to other shops, the price of 'bánh đúc' here is 25,000 VND/bowl, much higher than those above. Besides hot 'bánh đúc', they are also very famous for banana sweet soup. Just one bowl of hot 'bánh đúc' with a bowl of banana sweet soup and you're full enough to skip dinner. One thing to note is that the shop only opens in the afternoon, around 3:30 PM.
Indulge in the warmth of Minh Khai's hot 'bánh đúc'.
Though just a street vendor, the hot 'bánh đúc' stall at the beginning of Minh Khai alley is also a familiar spot for Hanoians. The 'bánh đúc' at Minh Khai is slightly thick, giving the sensation of eating porridge, which is very interesting. The amount of 'bánh đúc' here is one and a half times more than at Lê Ngọc Hân's, so just one bowl in the afternoon can make those with hearty appetites struggle with dinner. Served with the 'bánh đúc' here is just lightly seasoned broth, a bit of minced meat, and fresh herbs for extra flavor.
So it's no surprise that the shop opens at 4 PM but by 5 PM or at most 6 PM, the pot of 'bánh đúc' has been completely emptied. The hot 'bánh đúc' here mainly caters to takeaway customers, as the seating area is minimal with just plastic chairs. This 'bánh đúc' stall has a price of only 7,000 VND/bowl, so it's always bustling with 'fans' coming to enjoy.
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourDecember 16, 2016
