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Mixed Rice Paper Salad: On Hoang Cau Street, the mixed rice paper salad is a must-try dish that you cannot overlook. This is the first mixed rice paper stall that appeared in Hanoi. A complete serving here includes small-cut rice paper mixed with dried beef, finely sliced mango, quail eggs, fried shallots, and crispy shrimp crackers all blending together in a harmonious combination of sour, salty, and the distinctive sweetness of Southern cuisine. The first taste might be unfamiliar to many, but once you try it, you'll be immediately enchanted, and the craving lingers even after a while without indulging.
Skewered Meat Baguette: Those who were students at Quang Trung School surely cannot forget the skewered meat baguette at the school gate. The baguette here is placed directly on the charcoal stove, always hot and crispy. The skewered meat is marinated richly, exuding a flavorful aroma. Each baguette is stuffed with plenty of meat, accompanied by cucumber, pickled papaya with a sweet and sour taste, biting into a piece is enough to make you feel heavenly.
Stir-Fried Snails with Coconut: When it comes to snacks for Hanoi's youth, the stir-fried snails are undoubtedly unforgettable. Despite the countless snail stalls in Hanoi, the one on Luong Dinh Cua Street becomes famously outstanding. The snails here are carefully selected, large, delicious, and each one is plump and tender. Especially, the snail's firm texture, combined with the creamy coconut sauce, the fragrant sweetness of tamarind, the aroma of ginger, and the spicy taste of chili, create a flavor that is hard to put into words.
Pan-Fried Bread: Pan-fried bread has always been a familiar dish, but its appeal has never cooled down. The pan-fried bread stall on Dang Van Ngu Street, amidst the hustle and bustle, is sure to satisfy even the pickiest diners. The pate here is aromatic, the fried egg is perfectly cooked, the sausage is rich and fatty, and the pan-fried potatoes blend perfectly with the unique sweet and sour sauce, creating a distinctive flavor that few places can match. If you have the opportunity to explore Dong Da district, it would be a shame to miss out on this delicious dish.
Avocado Sweet Soup: The Avocado sweet soup in Xa Dan is probably a dish that requires little debate, it has long been a favorite and an excellent refreshing dessert. Avocado sweet soup is not a complicated or 'fancy' dish, but hardly anyone can resist its charm. Spooning a soft, smooth piece of avocado sweet soup, melting on the tongue with the sweet coconut flavor, it is guaranteed to create a lingering and affectionate taste.
Caramel Pudding: It would be a real oversight not to mention the beloved dessert when talking about favorites, and caramel pudding is the one. The caramel pudding shop on Thai Thinh Street is also an extremely popular destination. The caramel pudding here is famous for its softness and fragrance, made especially with a hint of ginger aroma. Whether paired with grass jelly, agar, or fruits, it is always a delightful experience without feeling too heavy.
According to Youth World
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourFebruary 26, 2016
