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Crab noodle soup, beef pho, rib congee, steamed rice rolls, and hot savory cakes are the comforting morning companions of Hanoi residents, enjoyed before heading to school or work.
Discover Winter Breakfast Delights in Hanoi
Hanoi, known for its culinary richness from various regions, provides Hanoi residents with a myriad of diverse choices for breakfast. In the chilly winter, these dishes are even more cherished.
Crab Noodle Soup
A bowl of crab noodle soup, simple with noodles, crab bricks, green onions, and piping hot broth, always entices diners, especially on cold winter mornings. Starting the day with a steaming bowl of crab noodle soup, fully savoring the rich flavor of crab bricks, white noodles, and fresh herbs, is a perfect and light choice. Hanoians often share recommendations for excellent crab noodle soup spots on Trieu Viet Vuong Street, Hang Buom Street, Quang Trung intersection, Ngoc Ha market, and more.
Beef Pho
Beef Pho is a favorite among Hanoians, with finding a good beef pho near your place being easy and affordable. The original Hanoi beef pho has a sweet taste from beef bones, the fragrance of perfectly cooked beef, clear pho broth, and tender pho noodles – the top choice for a chilly winter breakfast. Well-known pho brands like Co, Suong, Thin, and Bat Dan always satisfy diners to kickstart their day.
Rib Congee
One of the most common breakfast dishes in Hanoi is rib congee. To make a delicious bowl of rib congee, chefs need to follow specific standards in simmering bones, cooking rice, and seasoning. Hanoians prefer to enjoy rib congee with shredded pork or hot fried dough sticks, sometimes both depending on individual tastes. Though not as filling, the rich flavor from the bone broth, the sweet aroma of shredded pork, and the crispy texture of fried dough sticks make for an exciting start to the day.
Hot Steamed Rice Rolls
A plate of hot steamed rice rolls with various fillings such as chicken, shrimp, meat, or eggs, accompanied by a bowl of delicious dipping sauce with meatballs or fragrant cinnamon pork sausage, is a favorite and satisfying dish for many people, from the elderly to the young. During winter, sitting in a local eatery, waiting for the owner to skillfully spread each thin, elastic rice roll, releasing a tempting aroma in the thin smoke, dipping hastily into a bowl of sauce full of delicious meatballs – you won't know how much is enough.
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Hot Pyramid Dumplings
A hot pyramid dumpling is a convenient choice for those who wake up late. If you manage your limited time, you can also sit down and quickly enjoy the dumpling without waiting for too long. The soft, plain rice flour crust and the fragrant, pure meat filling inside appeal to all palates. If you find the simplicity of the dish not entirely satisfying, you can order additional Vietnamese sausage or pork patty according to your taste.
According to VnExpress
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourJanuary 20, 2015
