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Here are 8 Hanoi delicacies deeply rooted in Vietnamese culinary culture, highly acclaimed by CNN, National Geographic... and beloved by numerous foreign visitors. Some of Hanoi's renowned specialties have been featured in foreign publications for years: Hanoi Pho, Bun Cha Hanoi...
These Hanoi specialties aren't just delicious and unique but also boast a long-standing heritage. Let's delve into them!
Exploring Hanoi's World-Famous Delicacies
1. Hanoi's Famous Pho
Hanoi's Famous Pho is undoubtedly well-known, isn't it, folks? Pho, a specialty of Hanoi, appears frequently in foreign newspapers.
How is Hanoi's famous Pho perceived in foreign media?
In 2011, Hanoi's Pho appeared on CNN, the world's leading news channel from the United States. This Hanoi delicacy was ranked 28th out of 50 in the list of the world's most delicious dishes.
In 2013, Pho once again claimed the top spot among Hanoi's specialties in the top 40 dishes to try in a lifetime on Business Insider, a New York-based online newspaper. The Huffing Post, an American news website and blog, once praised Vietnamese Pho as 'food from heaven'.
Most recently, in March 2018, CNN announced that Hanoi's Pho once again made it to the list of the '50 most delicious dishes in the world'.
Hanoi's Pho - a specialty loved by diners (photo taken at Pho Ong Hung)
Why is Hanoi's Pho - the specialty of Hanoi - so famous?
Hanoi Pho is considered a special dish, unique to Vietnam. The flavor of Vietnamese Pho is very distinctive, with the cool, clear taste of noodles, the sweetness of the broth, and the delicious aroma of the meat.
Hanoi's specialty dishes are delicious from the broth to the ingredients
2. Hanoi Bun Cha
How is Hanoi Bun Cha, a specialty of Hanoi, perceived in foreign newspapers?
Besides pho, bun cha is also a famous Hanoi delicacy. Bun cha has also been featured on CNN, voted the best summer dish in 2012.
In 2014, bun cha - a Hanoi specialty - once again made it to the list of the top 10 best street foods by travelers on National Geographic (the documentary television channel produced by the National Geographic Society).
And most famously in 2016, when former US President Obama and renowned chef Anthony Bourdain visited Bun Cha Huong Lien at 24 Le Van Hưu, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi, it was covered by numerous foreign newspapers such as Telegraph, Dailymail, Munchies, CNN...
Bun cha - One of Hanoi's delicious dishes that delights anyone who tries it
Is Hanoi's Bun Cha famous because it's delicious?
If President Obama had two servings in one go, you must know how delicious it is, right? Bun cha comes with a flavorful broth, spicy and sweet, served with tender, fragrant grilled meat and fresh vegetables, irresistibly addictive.
Hanoi's Bun Cha - Hanoi's specialty that's so delicious, it's addictive
3. Giang's Egg Coffee
Not only famous at the 2019 US-North Korea Summit, but Giang's Egg Coffee has also previously been featured in foreign newspapers for its delicious and unique flavor.
Giang's Egg Coffee - A famous Hanoi delicacy originating from a beverage.
Giang's Egg Coffee was previously featured by CNN in a video over 1 minute long to introduce the unique Vietnamese coffee to international tourists.
Previously, in November 2014, Giang's Egg Coffee also topped the list of coffee-based drinks you should try in your lifetime, as voted by Buzzfeed - the world's lifestyle news website.
Hanoi's delicious dishes from coffee
How delicious is Hanoi's famous specialty drink - Giang's Egg Coffee?
CNN once rated Giang's Egg Coffee as one of the most impressive Hanoi specialties. Because Giang's Egg Coffee has been around for over 70 years. Moreover, Giang's Egg Coffee is made from extremely special ingredients, unlike any other coffee in the world. It is a combination of egg yolk, coffee, milk, sugar... When you taste it, you will experience a uniquely sweet, creamy, bitter flavor.
Giang's Egg Coffee - don't miss this delicious Hanoi dish!
4. Hanoi Baguette
Not only Hanoi baguette but Vietnamese baguette has also been highly praised in international publications.
Hanoi Baguette - a world-famous specialty of Hanoi.
In 2013, Vietnamese Baguette was voted one of the 11 best street foods in the world by National Geographic. Additionally, on the American travel magazine Conde' Nast Traveler, Vietnamese Baguette also had the honor of topping the list of 12 street foods.
In 2016, Vietnamese Baguette made it to the top 100 famous dishes in the world as announced by Wordkings - the World Record Union and the World Top Institute. The baguette also ranked in the top 10 most delicious sandwiches in the world by the reputable Australian travel website traveller.com.au.
Baguette - A delicious Hanoi specialty dish that has been featured in National Geographic
How is Hanoi Baguette evaluated in foreign newspapers?
Baguette is considered a must-try local dish when traveling to Vietnam, especially Hanoi baguette, Saigon baguette, and Hoi An baguette. Vietnamese baguette has a crispy crust, soft interior, served with pork, raw vegetables, pate, sausage... you can eat it endlessly without getting tired.
Hanoi Baguette - a delicious dish from Hanoi that you can never get tired of
5. La Vong Grilled Fish Cake
La Vong Grilled Fish Cake - a famous Hanoi specialty featured in a 2-minute clip on CNN.
When it comes to famous Hanoi specialties, La Vong Grilled Fish Cake cannot be missed. La Vong Grilled Fish Cake has appeared on CNN in a clip over 2 minutes long, praising the La Vong Grilled Fish Cake restaurant at 14 Cha Ca Street as one of the oldest and most delicious eateries in Hanoi, for over a century.
Moreover, the La Vong Grilled Fish Cake restaurants in Hanoi were also voted by MSNBC as one of the 10 places to visit before you die.
La Vong Grilled Fish Cake - a Hanoi specialty featured on CNN
Why was La Vong Grilled Fish Cake chosen as a Hanoi specialty featured on CNN?
La Vong Grilled Fish Cake has been around for over 140 years, since the French colonial period, and was used to serve the French army. The method of making La Vong Grilled Fish Cake is quite simple, the fish cake is usually made from smooth-skinned fish, cut into pieces, marinated with spices, then grilled, and fried in fat. The fish cake is served with noodles, herbs, roasted peanuts, shrimp paste...
La Vong Grilled Fish Cake is available at many delicious eateries in Hanoi
6. West Lake Shrimp Cake
West Lake Shrimp Cake - a famous Hanoi specialty that embodies Vietnamese culture.
West Lake Shrimp Cake has appeared on CNN's Destination program because of its deliciousness and rich cultural heritage of the thousand-year-old capital Hanoi, where shrimp cakes first appeared and began to spread in the 1930s.
How is West Lake Shrimp Cake evaluated in foreign newspapers?
CNN praises the delicious taste of West Lake Shrimp Cake, describing it as a harmonious blend of the sweetness of fresh shrimp inside crispy golden crust. It's so delicious that it leaves many people raving, even running out to enjoy it immediately after watching. The best West Lake Shrimp Cake can be found on Thanh Nien Street, Tay Ho District.
The best eateries in Hanoi selling the most delicious West Lake Shrimp Cakes are on Thanh Nien Street
7. Hanoi Crab Noodle Soup
Hanoi Crab Noodle Soup is renowned as the most enticing specialty of Hanoi in Asia.
In November 2018, the travel website Traveller by Fairfax Media, Australia, shared a list of the '21 most delicious dishes in the world', in which 3 Vietnamese traditional dishes including snails, Hanoi Crab Noodle Soup, and Hoi An Bread were honored.
In 2012, Hanoi Crab Noodle Soup was voted by CNN as one of the most enticing dishes in Asia.
Hanoi Crab Noodle Soup - A delicious Hanoi specialty that captivates foreign visitors.
Traveller rates crab noodle soup as one of the most enticing and beloved traditional dishes in Vietnamese cuisine, captivating diners with its rich and sweet broth made from crab paste, served with a variety of fresh herbs. Moreover, the price of each bowl of crab noodle soup is always very affordable, suitable for many diners.
Hanoi Crab Noodle Soup - The most enticing Hanoi delicacy in Asia
8. Hanoi Sandworm Sausage
How is Hanoi Sandworm Sausage, a famous Hanoi delicacy, portrayed in foreign newspapers?
In December 2018, Sandworm Sausage was featured by the French news agency AFP as one of the beloved Hanoi delicacies during the winter season.
Sandworm Sausage - A delectable Hanoi delight sourced from where?
Sandworm Sausage is a famous Hanoi delicacy renowned for its unique and incredibly fresh ingredients, including sandworms and finely ground pork mixed with eggs, green onions, and kumquat peel. According to AFP, this sandworm sausage dish is also a secret to maintaining marital bliss for couples.
Sandworm Sausage is not only a delicious Hanoi dish but also very beneficial for health
When visiting Hanoi, make sure not to miss out on these 8 famous Hanoi specialties. Let me spill the beans: on PasGo, some great eateries in Hanoi also offer these delicacies on their menu. Check them out, folks!
