Discover the Irresistible Flavors of Western Cuisine in Hanoi

Indulge in the crispy delights of banh khot or immerse yourself in the aromatic hot pot filled with the distinctive Mekong Delta fish sauce, captivating numerous diners in the capital city of Hanoi.

Explore Hanoi's Culinary Scene with Delightful Western Dishes

In Hanoi, alongside familiar dishes like crab and corn hot pot, mushroom hot pot, and chicken hot pot, relish the specialties from the Mekong Delta in Southern Vietnam.

Banh Khot

Crafted with simple ingredients such as rice flour and a filling of fresh shrimp and tender meat, the preparation is straightforward yet crucial. Opt for quality iron-rich shrimp and tender meat marinated and placed within the banh mold for a delectable treat.

When the cake is fully cooked, the flour turns golden and glossy. On top, there is a layer of red shrimp, adorned with fresh green onions or coriander, creating an eye-catching color palette.

The dipping sauce is tangy-sweet, paired with thinly sliced ripe papaya and served with fresh vegetables. The hot cake is crispy on the outside, and inside, it combines coconut milk and flavorful shrimp, perfect for chilly weather. The price is around 40,000 VND per plate.

Diners can savor this dish on Mai Hac De Street or Tran Dang Ninh Street.

Mam hotpot

Mam hotpot captivates diners with its richness in ingredients, a blend of river specialties and farm products.

The ingredients for mam hotpot include fish, shrimp, crab, squid, beef, pork, and a variety of vegetables such as morning glory, water lily, bitter vegetables, bean sprouts, water spinach, cabbage, sour star fruit, banana flowers, chili, pineapple...

The broth for cooking this specialty hotpot must feature linh fish sauce, sắc fish, and the unique produce from the rivers and lakes of the Mekong Delta. The hotpot's flavor should not be overly salty, and the pot should take on the distinctive color of fish sauce, with undulating waves infused with the aroma of garlic, chili... As you savor it, you'll perceive the dish as a multi-colored painting, enticing and rich in nutrients. Priced at approximately 250,000 VND per pot.

Reference addresses: near the intersection of Trương Định – Giải Phóng, 65 Văn Cao, 29 Phan Chu Trinh, 99 Ngụy Như Kon Tum.

Catfish Hotpot

A renowned dish from the Southwestern region of Vietnam, catfish hotpot captivates Hanoi diners with its slightly sour, refreshing taste that's hard to find in any other type of hotpot. Not overly complex in its preparation of ingredients, the main components are small catfish, longer than the thumb, and various distinctive greens like bitter vegetables, and giang leaves...

To create the flavor of this catfish hotpot, the broth must be prepared to perfection, balancing the taste to be just right, with a mix of sour, refreshing, sweet, and a hint of bitterness at the tip of the tongue. When eating, place those lively fish straight into the pot, the fish meat tender and sweet, blending the sweetness of the fish's secretions with the bitter taste of giang leaves. Priced at around 200,000 VND per pot.

In Hanoi, you can indulge in catfish hotpot at eateries on Ngụy Như Kon Tum Street, Chùa Láng, Hoàng Cầu Street, Văn Cao, or Giảng Võ.

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