Experience Flavor Explosion with Hanoi's Top 6 Hotpot Delicacies

Explore 6 uniquely named and delicious hotpot dishes in Hanoi with Mytour, and witness the culinary diversity of the capital city!

Indulge in Flavor Explosion with Hanoi's Best 6 Hotpot Dishes

1. Dry Hotpot

With its intriguing name, Dry Hotpot sparks curiosity among diners from the very first mention. This hotpot is known for its tantalizing flavors, greatly loved by many patrons.

Typically, chefs stir-fry the ingredients in a wide non-stick pan, adding characteristic spices to enhance the enticing aroma. Unlike traditional hotpot, the dry version is cooked without broth, using only a bowl of sauce on the side. The pan contains pre-prepared chicken or duck meat along with various vegetables such as kale, carrots, potatoes, and turnips. Additionally, it includes Chinese cabbage and egg noodles.

When indulging in this dish, travelers need to grab the pan and stir the sauce until boiling, then it's ready to be served. The toppings in the hotpot are marinated to perfection. When the sauce runs low, diners can continuously add more sauce to avoid burning. If you ever get the chance to visit Hanoi, make sure to try this dish as it will bring many surprises to you.

2. Congee Hotpot

Congee hotpot is a popular dish from Guangzhou, China. Although it's not overly elaborate, congee hotpot offers a deliciously addictive flavor. It still uses bone broth, but congee hotpot includes cooked white rice, creating a thick and aromatic broth.

The dish to be transformed into hotpot is quite simple yet diverse: fish congee hotpot, offal congee hotpot, rib congee hotpot, etc. Served with the congee hotpot are various vegetables such as bitter melon, pennywort, basil, mustard greens, mushrooms, chrysanthemum greens, etc. On windy and chilly days, gathering around a congee hotpot, accompanied by a sip of wine, will warm your heart even more.

3. Grilled Hotpot

Grilled hotpot is an impressive and unique combination, allowing diners to enjoy both hotpot and grilling simultaneously, a fantastic and convenient 2-in-1 experience. Imagine the cool breeze up high, comfortable seating, and the tantalizing aroma wafting from the hotpot. Especially designed with a full range of toppings, including beef, pork, pork cartilage, along with various greens such as kale, water spinach, etc. Enjoying the hotpot and grilling simultaneously brings a fresh taste experience for diners.

 4. Vinegar Beef Hotpot

Unlike chicken hotpot with sudden vinegar addition, vinegar beef hotpot's broth also includes lemongrass, onions, and a few slices of pineapple to enhance the aroma. Just tasting the broth alone is enticing due to its subtly sweet and sour flavor. Although a simple dish, it offers a delicious and refreshing taste for diners, especially for hotpot enthusiasts.

To fully enjoy this dish, the beef must be fresh to fully appreciate its sweet aroma. Depending on the restaurant, some use beef brisket, while others use beef flank or tendon. However, all are served with fresh greens and individual dipping sauce, blending the flavors together excellently, creating an unforgettable dining experience.

5. Chicken Hotpot

Chicken hotpot is a familiar dish to Hanoi residents. Its unique feature lies in the chicken meat being placed on a separate plate instead of directly into the hotpot broth to prevent overcooking. A portion of chicken hotpot typically includes chicken meat, a plate of vegetables, noodles, mushrooms, etc.

The broth of chicken hotpot usually has a sweet meaty flavor with a hint of vinegar. When paired with various greens like water spinach, mugwort, it becomes addictive from the very first chopstick.

6. Snail Hotpot

While still relatively unfamiliar to diners, snail hotpot has introduced a new flavor to Hanoi's culinary scene since its appearance. Unlike other hotpot dishes, snail hotpot offers a delicious and unique taste. The snails are marinated to be chewy and crunchy, very satisfying to the palate. The broth of snail hotpot has a clear, sweet taste from the simmered bones, enhanced with the aroma of snails and sudden vinegar. Besides snails, there are also dumplings, fried tofu, pork belly, and green bananas, essential accompaniments to the snails. If you ever visit Hanoi, remember not to miss out on this delicious and unique hotpot dish.

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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide