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When it comes to Hanoi's snail hotpot, one must mention the iconic Bà Lương snail eatery. Nestled in the alleys of Khương Thượng – renowned as one of the pioneering spots for snail hotpot in Hanoi with over 50 years of legacy. The eatery bustles particularly during lunch hours, drawing in regulars and office workers who've been tantalized by word of mouth about its delectable offerings.
After savoring an array of appetizers like snail cakes, snail spring rolls, and uniquely flavorful snail leaf-wrapped sausages, it's time for the moment everyone anticipates: the snail hotpot. The steaming pot of snail hotpot, when served, emits a tangy and spicy aroma that tantalizes the senses. However, it's the medley of spices and various toppings in the hotpot that truly enhance its appeal.
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In addition to the sizable stuffed snails, there's also snail sausage, snail meatballs, and snail dumplings, all skillfully crafted from snail meat. Alongside these, you'll find fried tofu, green bananas, and slices of pork belly. Essential to the experience are the assorted fresh and delicious greens including perilla leaves, lettuce, banana blossoms, and Vietnamese balm, each contributing distinct flavors, enriching the Bà Lương snail hotpot experience.
2. Thanh Tùng Snail Hotpot
- Address: 107B8 Tô Hiệu, Nghĩa Đô, Cầu Giấy, Hanoi
- Price Range: 250,000 – 500,000Đ/pot
- Opening Hours: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Phone: 097 432 48 23
The restaurant offers two main dishes: snail vermicelli and snail hotpot. The broth here tends to be sour unlike other places, however, not overly so. You can still taste the delightful sweetness. When the hotpot boils, it releases a thick fragrant smoke of vinegar, fried shallots, and shiny orange hue.
A portion of snail hotpot served with snail meatballs, crunchy and chewy. Add a touch of fragrant fried shallots and fresh greens, and your taste buds will dance with delight. The hotpot comes with water spinach and assorted raw greens: perilla leaves, lettuce, Vietnamese balm... The plate of greens is clean and appealing. Perhaps only these two types of greens are most suitable for snail hotpot, refreshing and crispy, blending with the tangy and spicy taste of the broth, surely leaving you amazed and delighted.
Photo: Snail Vermicelli and Snail Hotpot at 107/B8 Tô Hiệu, Cầu Giấy
Compared to other snail hotpot restaurants in Hanoi, Thanh Tùng Snail Hotpot has a relatively modest size. Nevertheless, the restaurant is still arranged in a simple, neat, and clean manner.
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3. Mai Hắc Đế Snail Hotpot
- Address: 153 Mai Hắc Đế, Lê Đại Hành, Hai Bà Trưng, Hanoi
- Price Range: starting from 300,000Đ/pot
Mai Hắc Đế snail restaurant doesn't have a wide variety of dishes, but each dish is of high quality. The most famous is the 6-course snail platter: refreshing snail salad, steamed stuffed snails with mushrooms, wood ear fungus, deeply marinated snail sausage, crispy chewy snail sticky rice,...
Additionally, to meet the demands of customers, the restaurant has added snail hotpot to the menu. A complete set of snail hotpot comes with various toppings. From fish cakes, beef, fried tofu, pork belly, green bananas,... and of course, crunchy and chewy snails.
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The dipping ingredients here are beautifully arranged on a plate, meticulously cleaned. Just one look is enough to whet your appetite. Then comes the broth, a perfect balance of rich bone broth, tangy tomatoes, and vinegar. For those who can handle spice, a bit of spicy satay can be added. All blend together to create an irresistible aroma and flavor.
Located at the intersection of Mai Hắc Đế, the restaurant is easy to find. With its spacious and airy interior, this Hanoi snail hotpot restaurant has become a reliable spot for weekend gatherings with family or friends,...
4. 91’s Village
- Address: No. 14 alley, Vương Thừa Vũ street, Khương Mai, Thanh Xuân, Hanoi
- Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Phone: 093 229 58 25
Compared to other Hanoi snail hotpot restaurants, the snail hotpot at 91’s Village is uniquely prepared and delicious. Instead of the typical clear or tomato-colored broth, it's made in the style of banana leaf stew. This method resembles the commonly eaten stewed snails with banana leaf, resulting in a rich and fragrant flavor with hints of turmeric and finely chopped perilla leaves.
Photo: 91’s Village
Accompanying the broth is a huge platter of toppings. It includes fresh snails, cartilage ribs, pig ears, crispy pork belly, fried tofu, and even balut eggs. Ensuring a satisfying and fulfilling meal. Each ingredient adds to the aroma and allure of the banana leaf snail hotpot. Additionally, the restaurant's menu is diverse with many creatively crafted dishes.
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5. Quán Xưa Snail Hotpot
- Address: 60 Tô Hiến Thành, District Hai Bà Trưng
- Phone: 096 724 32 32
- Price Range: 150,000 – 200,000Đ/person
The snail hotpot at Quán Xưa is considered one of the top-quality snail hotpot eateries in Hanoi. Quán Xưa specializes in serving traditional Vietnamese dishes, ranging from grilled chicken, snakehead fish cakes, vinegar dipped beef, crab noodle soup, snail hotpot,... Among them, the particularly delicious snail hotpot stands out.
There are quite a few places in Hanoi that offer snail hotpot. However, at Quán Xưa, you'll get to enjoy a snail hotpot that is both familiar and unique due to the restaurant's exclusive recipe. The generous dipping platter, beautifully decorated with snails, beef, snail meatballs, fried tofu, vegetables, and noodles. What impresses diners most about Quán Xưa's snail hotpot are the large, plump, and incredibly fresh snails.
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The snail hotpot has a pleasant sourness. Initially, the broth may be a bit mild, but after adding some beef slices and snails a few times, it will gradually become richer. The snails are crispy and crunchy when hot, especially delicious when dipped in snail dipping sauce.
6. Bà Hòa's Traditional Snail Hotpot
- Address: 127 Nam Đồng, Đống Đa, Hanoi
- Price Range: starting from 200,000Đ/person
For food enthusiasts in the capital city, the name Bà Hòa's Snail Hotpot may already be familiar. Located on Nam Đồng Street, Bà Hòa's Snail Hotpot has become a reliable destination for everyone to enjoy delicious and quality snail meals.
The snail hotpot here is cooked according to traditional standards, with a touch of secret ingredients to make the broth even more flavorful and special. The harmonious sour taste of the broth combined with various herbs and spices makes the dish even more enticing. Along with the hotpot set, there are beef, snail meatballs, cartilage ribs, tofu, stuffed snails,... The snail hotpot at the restaurant will satisfy even the most discerning palates.
Photo: Bà Hòa's Traditional Snail Noodle Soup
In addition to snail hotpot, the restaurant also offers many other delicious dishes such as snail spring rolls, snail cakes,... Each dish is not only meticulously prepared and delicious, but also beautifully presented.
Bà Hòa's Snail Hotpot has a spacious indoor area. The ambiance is elegant, luxurious, and most importantly, always clean. The simple wooden tables and chairs are neatly arranged, maximizing space utilization while maintaining distance. Ensuring privacy, comfort, and relaxation for customers every time they dine here.
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Photo: Bà Hòa's Traditional Snail Noodle Soup
7. Ngọc Lâm's Snail Hotpot
- Address: No. 06, Alley 366, Ngọc Lâm, Long Biên
- Phone number: 096 338 25 56
- Price reference: 250,000Đ/pot
With affordable prices around 250K/pot, Ngọc Lâm's snail hotpot has quickly won over countless diners near and far. Despite its relatively modest price, the quality is absolutely top-notch.
A pot of hotpot at this place comes with a variety of toppings such as snails, cartilage ribs, beef tendons, crispy beef, and various vegetables. If you were to search all over Hanoi's snail hotpot spots, it would be hard to find another place like this! The broth is sweet, sour, spicy, poured over noodles, dipped with fresh beef, a few crunchy snails, and golden fried tofu cubes.
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Additionally, don't forget to savor the delicious snail cake combined with the richly flavored snail dipping sauce. The dipping sauce has a tangy taste of vinegar combined with the characteristic spiciness of chili. When these two come together, it's simply irresistible.
8. Phùng Hưng Snail Hotpot
Address: 143 Phùng Hưng, Cửa Đông, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi
Opening hours: 24/24h
Phone: 0856 096 999
Phùng Hưng Snail Hotpot is famous in Hanoi for its uniquely delicious flavor. Just the broth alone showcases the meticulousness of the chef. The broth has a sourness from vinegar, a sweet mellowness from snails and bone broth, and the distinctive aroma of shrimp paste combined with various spices in the hotpot to create a unique broth.
Apart from the basic dipping items like snail meat, cartilage, beef, fried tofu, ... the restaurant also offers a specialty dish of stuffed snails from Dalat. The accompanying vegetables such as basil, sliced banana flowers, split morning glory... are incredibly fresh and clean. In addition to the snail hotpot, the restaurant has a wide variety of delicious seafood dishes waiting for you to enjoy.
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An additional plus point is that the restaurant has spacious and airy spaces. Both indoor and outdoor areas are very clean and elegant, creating a comfortable atmosphere for customers. The staff is enthusiastic and the service is fast.
9. Bà Téo Snail Hotpot
- Address: 104C6 Tô Hiệu, Cầu Giấy District, Hanoi
- Price range: from 250,000Đ/pot
Bà Téo Snail Hotpot is one of the few places serving snail hotpot in Hanoi. And it doesn't disappoint, as the snail hotpot here has a delicious and distinctive flavor that captivates diners.
The snail hotpot at Bà Téo stands out with the rich taste of field crab broth, the refreshing acidity of vinegar, and of course, the distinctive richness of shrimp paste. For those who enjoy spiciness, adding a bit of satay sauce enhances the allure. From color to flavor, everything is irresistibly enticing, leaving diners eagerly anticipating each bite.
A pot of snail hotpot typically comes with a plate of fresh and delicious snail meat, a tray of fresh green vegetables including morning glory, lettuce, banana flowers, basil... When combined, these ingredients create a wholesome and enticing flavor for Bà Téo's snail hotpot.
Snail hotpot is a delicious hotpot dish in Hanoi. Whether it's the chilly winter or the scorching summer, snail hotpot remains a favorite among diners. With the 9 best snail hotpot restaurants in Hanoi listed above, we hope you've found a reputable place to enjoy this delicacy.
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