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Indulge in the tantalizing 555 Vinegar Beef Hotpot
While Hanoi boasts numerous vinegar beef hotpot spots, one taste of 555 Vinegar Beef Hotpot and you'll be hooked instantly. Unlike typical hotpots, the broth here, along with the meat, is exceptionally delicious. Crafted from rice vinegar, the broth achieves a perfect balance of sweet and sour, enhanced with coconut water, a hint of lemongrass, onions, and red chili for an aromatic sensation.
Irresistible 555 Vinegar Beef Hotpot Set
Although the ingredients for the broth may seem simple, perfecting a pot that delights the palate requires culinary finesse. Achieving the ideal balance of tanginess and freshness, ensuring the beef remains tender without losing its flavor, demands a secret 'customer retention' technique exclusive to the restaurant.
To craft the most distinctive and perfect flavor unlike any other hotpot joint, here they add thinly sliced green pineapple, some fried tofu, and a hint of finely shredded coconut, offering a delightful and unique taste.
The Secret to Crafting Deliciously Fragrant Hotpot Broth
While having the right broth is crucial, the quality of the beef for dipping is equally important. The beef here is exceptionally fresh and marinated just right. Every visit, we always order both rare and well-done beef for the perfect combination. The restaurant offers a variety of beef cuts, all incredibly fresh.
The beef platter here is quite generous, yet it's not overcrowded with vegetables like other places. I particularly enjoy the rare beef slices. The fresh beef, dipped into the tangy hotpot broth, is incredibly satisfying, with a crispy texture while retaining its natural sweetness. As for the other two, they prefer to wait until it's well-done.
The beef at 555 Vinegar Beef Hotpot is fresh, delicious, and plentiful
The beef hotpot here is already delicious on its own, but I prefer to wrap it with some fresh vegetables, green bananas, pineapple, and fresh noodles. Just a little of each, tightly wrapped, then dipped in fish sauce, it's absolutely fantastic.
Normally, I'm not a fan of vegetables, but every time I come to 555 Vinegar Beef Hotpot, I end up devouring a basket full, always ordering more. The best part is, the vegetables and noodles here are complimentary, so everyone can choose as they please. They say 'free stuff is often cheap,' but here, despite the complimentary vegetables, they offer a variety from morning glory, sweet cabbage, kale... all fresh, plentiful, and vary according to the season.
A diverse selection of rolls and seasonal vegetables
Explore a variety of cooked dishes, stir-fries, and diverse side dishes
Even though there are only 3 of us every time we go, we end up eating like 5 people. Each visit, we always finish a huge hotpot and still have to order extra oxtail and beef tendon. The oxtail is quite crispy and goes perfectly with the hotpot broth. Additionally, the restaurant has a new dish called 'pineapple stir-fried beef tripe,' which is chewy, crispy, and melds with the slightly sour, slightly sweet taste of pineapple, the fragrance of onions, coriander... overall, it's absolutely delightful! This dish is best enjoyed hot, everyone!
Pineapple stir-fried beef tripe perfect for casual gatherings
Another unbeatable dish is the pickled sour beef tendon. The beef tendon at 555 Vinegar Beef Hotpot is cut thick, not thinly like in other places where it might fly away with a gust of wind. The meat is tender, flavorful, rolled with banana leaves, Vietnamese coriander leaves, then dipped in fish sauce or sweet and sour dipping sauce, both equally delicious. This dish is perfect for this season, as it might be a bit cold during winter.
Moreover, at 555 Vinegar Beef Hotpot, they also offer pork belly spring rolls, beef tendon wrapped in rice paper, salt-covered beef tendon, tongue marinated in satay sauce,... all incredibly delicious and worth a try.
A diverse and abundant array of side dishes
Normally, if you just have the vinegar beef hotpot, it's only 135k per person. We usually order additional side dishes, and even when we eat to our heart's content, it's still under 200k. Overall, it's incredibly affordable for such a delicious meal with top-notch service.
This slightly chilly weather always makes people crave gatherings, outings, and dining experiences. It's only been a few days since we had this dish, and already we're yearning for it. Looks like we'll have to get together again tonight to go eat.
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