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Snails, hot rice cakes, pho stew, and grilled corn... are all enticing suggestions for you when the outdoor temperature drops.
Hanoi and Saigon are both experiencing chilly weather. Many people bundle up in coats and shiver, their stomachs grumbling with hunger. There are many dishes that perfectly complement the weather that you'll surely want to try today.
3 Picks for Hanoi
Steamed Snails
As the weather gets colder, people love to gather at a roadside snail eatery, picking up plump snails and dipping them in a pungent chili fish sauce, savoring the spicy aroma of lemongrass. The snails, soaked in water or rice washing water with chili for half a day, are cleaned of mud. When customers arrive, they typically scoop out just enough snails to boil with a few spices and lemongrass. However, the secret to each eatery's dipping sauce is the key to winning over guests and is considered the soul of the dish.
You can explore renowned eateries such as Đinh Liệt, Lương Định Của, Hoàng Ngọc Phách, Hàng Bông, Ô Quan Chưởng, Hoàn Kiếm, Trần Phú, Nghĩa Tân... to indulge in delicious dishes.
Hot Rice Cakes
One of the most heartwarming dishes beloved by Hanoians in winter is undoubtedly hot rice cakes. Strolling through the streets at night, enjoying a bowl of hot rice cakes will leave you feeling light yet content. The soft, glutinous cakes swimming in hot broth, with finely minced meat and fragrant herbs, are irresistibly inviting.
Fried Fermented Pork Rolls
Fried fermented pork rolls are a favorite snack for many, especially teenagers, sold in numerous street food stalls, near school gates, or on Hanoi sidewalks. On cold winter days, nothing beats sharing a plate of piping hot fried fermented pork rolls with friends, dipped in spicy chili sauce. Unlike traditional fermented pork rolls, these are not fermented, so they lack the tangy flavor but are instead rich and delicious.
3 Picks for Saigon
Pho Stew
A dish beloved by many young Saigonese, pho stew becomes even more enticing as the weather turns colder. A bowl of pho stew with beef organs, aromatic herbs, and honeycomb tripe is served piping hot alongside crispy baguette. Diners simply tear off a piece of bread, dip it in the stew, and enjoy.
If a baguette isn't filling enough for you, then you can order a bowl of delicious pho stew with budget noodles. Pho stew typically costs between 10,000 to 15,000 dong per bowl. You can try it at Xom Chieu, District 4; Nguyen Van Troi and Tran Quang Dieu beef stew, or Nguyen Thien Thuat...
Grilled Corn with Scallion Oil
The key to delicious grilled corn lies in the scallion oil. The scallion oil is prepared to be sweet, fatty, and fragrant. When the grilled corn is still hot, hold it in your hand, take a bite cautiously to avoid burning, then immediately drizzle it with scallion oil. The crunchy, fragrant corn combined with scallion oil, enjoyed on a cold night, will surely delight you. The price of one grilled corn is around 6,000 to 10,000 dong. This dish can be found on many streets in Saigon such as Su Van Hanh, Hau Giang, near Cho Lon market...
Chinese-style Sweet Soup
Living in Saigon, no one is unfamiliar with Chinese cuisine. Among them, mention must be made of the hot sweet soups prepared in unique ways such as boiled egg sweet soup, black sesame sweet soup, bird's nest sweet soup with fresh milk... Initially, when eating Chinese sweet soup, it may taste strange, but gradually it becomes enjoyable and you'll want more. The best place to enjoy this type of sweet soup is at the Chinese quarter in District 5, along streets like Nguyen Trai, Tran Hung Dao, Thuan Kieu area...
According to vnexpress.net
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Reference: Travel guide Mytour
MytourJanuary 16, 2015
