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The renowned eateries showcased by Kenhdulich.com below are the familiar addresses that travelers often whisper about whenever they have the chance to visit Hanoi.
1. Grilled fermented pork sausage - No. 10 Au Trieu Street
The grilled fermented pork sausage eatery at No. 10 Au Trieu Street opens from 2 PM until midnight. Despite being labeled as a restaurant, this place is quite humble. The dining setup here essentially consists of trays placed on green chairs arranged side by side and positioned on one side of the alley to avoid obstructing pedestrian traffic.
2. Roast Chicken Sticky Rice - No. 604 Truong Chinh Street
Truong Chinh Street, small and always bustling with traffic, is remembered by food enthusiasts for its delicious chicken dishes, one of which is roast chicken sticky rice. The address is 604. This dish features the yellow color of glutinous rice, evenly cooked roast chicken, and fragrant fried shallots. You can also enjoy it with carrots and pickles on the side to balance the flavors.
3. Fried Pho - No. 206 Kham Thien Street
Starting from a large, soft, and white piece of pho noodle, the chef cuts it into squares about the size of half a palm. Then the noodles are lightly fried until golden brown. When ordered, they are fried again until crispy and slightly charred, emitting a delightful aroma. Served on a plate, fried pho resembles small pizza slices, with a fragrant outer layer and a soft, chewy interior. It is accompanied by piping hot beef sauce.
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4. Jackfruit Yogurt - No. 22 Ba Trieu Street
Located at No. 22 Ba Trieu Street, near the intersection of Hang Khay - Trang Thi turning down, the small Hoang Anh jackfruit yogurt shop sits right on the sidewalk. With just a simple glass cabinet, the shop is always crowded with around 20 seats. Here, there is a variety of dishes mainly made from yogurt such as yogurt sweet soup, fruit yogurt, yogurt with tapioca pearls, yogurt with sticky rice, especially jackfruit yogurt.
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7. Fried donut - Alley 135 Phuong Mai
The filling consists of pork shoulder, glass noodles, wood ear mushrooms, all finely chopped, mixed evenly with spices and pepper to enhance the aroma. But the highlight of the shop lies in the dough. In addition to glutinous rice flour and wheat flour mixed with a pinch of salt, mashed sweet potatoes are added, making the cake crispy without being too dry. The shop is open from 4 pm to 7 pm, priced at 3,000 dong per piece.
8. Sticky rice with freshwater fish - Alley 107 Nguyen Chi Thanh
Preparing this dish takes the longest time in the fish cooking process. Carp fish is scaled, boiled, cooled, and then the meat is separated. After that, marinate the fish with fish sauce, add some pepper for aroma. Let the fish meat absorb the seasoning, then fry until golden. Serve with sticky white rice topped with some fried shallots. A serving of sticky rice for one person costs 25,000 dong, accompanied by a bowl of fresh green soup, which helps to alleviate dryness and prevent satiety.
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9. Pillow cake - Lý Quốc Sư Street
Tourists walking along Lý Quốc Sư Street will easily spot the famous pillow cake shop in Hanoi. The cakes here have a crispy and chewy golden crust. Inside is a filling made from minced meat mixed with Chinese sausage, wood ear mushrooms, vermicelli, and a bit of pepper. The cakes are cut into bite-sized pieces to eat with sweet and sour dipping sauce, pleasing everyone. The price for one piece is around 9,000 dong. Pillow cakes are served with fresh vegetables and dipping sauce.
10. Crispy delights at Tam Thuong Alley
Known as the haven for fried sour fermented rolls in Hanoi, Tam Thuong Alley hides amidst the bustling Hang Bong street. Despite its modest length of about 10 meters, it boasts 6 to 7 stalls selling this delicacy. The rolls are fried to perfection, not greasy, offering a satisfying crunch at a price range of 30,000 to 40,000 Vietnamese dong per plate. Additionally, you can enjoy them with pickled radish, cucumber, green mango, or french fries.
11. Savory Beef Salad - Ho Hoan Kiem Street
Nestled along the vibrant Ho Hoan Kiem Street, indulge in the delectable dry beef salad. A harmonious blend of flavors awaits as you savor this dish. Enjoy the tender beef strips mixed with assorted herbs and vegetables, seasoned to perfection. A culinary delight not to be missed amidst the bustling streets of Hanoi.
Spanning merely 52 meters, the name of this shortest street in Hanoi evokes both familiarity and novelty. Renowned for its crowded scene every evening, it's famous for its dry beef salad. The dish comprises shredded green papaya, sliced dry beef, fresh herbs, roasted peanuts, along with thinly sliced roasted pork and a few pieces of crispy pork skin. Mixing these ingredients together enhances the flavors, priced at 35,000 Vietnamese dong per plate.
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12. Grilled muscovy duck vermicelli and muscovy duck sausage - Hàng Bông street sidewalk
Situated on the sidewalk of Hàng Bông street, near the Phủ Doãn intersection in Hanoi, Hiền's muscovy duck stall is nestled among fashion boutiques, making it somewhat hidden from plain sight. However, once you've dined here, you won't forget the rich taste of the muscovy duck sausage, a specialty of the stall, paired with fragrant and sweet bamboo shoot soup.
13. Mango sweet soup - No. 2 Nguyễn Trường Tộ
Many people in Hanoi have tasted mango sweet soup, while some are yet to discover this delicacy. But if you've savored the refreshing sweetness of this unique dessert, you'll seek out the bustling corner of Nguyễn Trường Tộ street, home to the busiest sweet soup stall in Hanoi. Situated at No. 2 Nguyễn Trường Tộ, at the junction with Hàng Than street, Hong Kong sweet soup stall always attracts a crowd. Offering dozens of sweet soup and jelly varieties, most patrons opt for mango sweet soup first before exploring other options.
14. Grilled offal - Gầm Cầu street
Alongside Mã Mây, Gầm Cầu street is also a popular rendezvous for young people craving grilled delicacies. Here, you'll find a diverse selection of ingredients such as offal, stomach, intestines, omasum, beef, and tendons. To add a twist, restaurants often marinate the meat with honey before grilling, imparting a unique flavor to the dish.
15. Hot rice cake - Lê Ngọc Hân street
This rice cake stall in Hanoi has been famous for about a decade, serving as a beloved snack spot for students. The rice cake is soft yet chewy with a savory and warm flavor. Additionally, it contains the sweetness of ground meat and broth, along with a few crunchy fried beans and fresh herbs, which are essential components. Each bowl of hot rice cake is priced at 13,000 Vietnamese dong.
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16. Shrimp cakes and fried dumplings - No. 55 Hàng Bồ street
The price for a plate of fried dumplings and shrimp cakes is 26,000 Vietnamese dong. The shop opens daily from 2 p.m. Photo by Vân Anh.
These petite crispy fried dumplings steal the spotlight at No. 55. With thin, crispy, and golden shells, each one is generously filled. A serving of about 20 pieces comes with a plate of fresh vegetables and a bowl of sweet and sour dipping sauce. Additionally, you can also order shrimp cakes, another equally popular dish. These cakes are slightly larger than the dumplings and boast a savory shrimp flavor with a crispy outer layer.
17. Mixed chicken pho - No. 5 Phủ Doãn
A bowl of mixed chicken pho is priced at 35,000 Vietnamese dong, consisting of pho noodles, shredded chicken, fried shallots, roasted peanuts, and fresh herbs. Photo by Nguyên Chi.
The mixed chicken pho at No. 5 Phủ Doãn is a familiar haunt for late-night food enthusiasts. The chicken here is boiled to perfection, tender, fragrant, and firm. No industrial chicken varieties are used here to avoid dryness. Additionally, the noodles of the shop are enticing due to their chewiness and softness. Moreover, what sets this place apart is its special broth, expertly cooked to impart a subtle, naturally sweet flavor.
18. Tray-style Pho - No. 1 Hàng Trống
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Right at the beginning of Hàng Trống street, there's a pho stall known by its famous nickname 'tray-style pho.' The stall doesn't have tables, only low plastic stools. Diners hold the bowl in one hand and chopsticks in the other, sipping the broth directly without needing a spoon. Enjoying 'tray-style pho' may be a bit challenging, but customers still flock here because the broth is clear, not greasy, yet rich in traditional pho aroma, making it worth the effort. Pho Hàng Trống only opens from around 4 p.m. until about 8 p.m.
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