Indulge in an endless list of exquisite dishes along Lò Đúc street, ensuring satisfaction until the end of 2016 without ever getting bored.
Roasted Duck Pho
Firstly, let's savor the unique flavor of a local specialty from Lạng province – roasted duck pho. Instead of the usual beef or chicken, this pho stands out by using tender, flavorful roasted duck with a captivating layer of red and fatty skin.
Sticky Rice with Fresh Carp
Sticky rice with fresh carp captures the essence of ancient capital cuisine, requiring meticulous preparation. Carefully selected carp, large, fatty, and golden, undergoes thorough processing, including de-boning, marination with rich spices, and steaming to perfection. After bone removal, the fish is stir-fried with shallots and pepper, producing an irresistibly fragrant aroma. Mixed with piping hot, fragrant sticky rice, just the thought of it makes the stomach growl.
Cheese Oven-Roasted Chicken
This dish is a mouthwatering sensation that has the young people of Hanoi buzzing with excitement. The quality of the chicken is beyond debate – succulent, fragrant, and rich. Paired with velvety cheese, it stimulates both the visual and taste senses. Served with bread, it's not just delicious but also satisfyingly filling.
Razor Clam Sausage
Lò Đúc street boasts numerous unique dishes, but it would be a true oversight not to mention the renowned Hanoi dish for the past 18 years – razor clam sausage. A traditional family recipe gives this dish a uniquely special flavor that is hard to find elsewhere. The proprietor reveals that from catching the razor clams to making the sausage, each step demands precision and finesse. Served hot in front of diners, the sizzling razor clam sausage is irresistibly appealing, ensuring freshness and flavor.
Steamed Rice Rolls
Steamed rice rolls have long been an indispensable part of Hanoi's breakfast menu. The ones at Lò Đúc are prepared using a traditional, time-honored recipe, offering a special taste – soft, chewy, resilient, and fragrant with the aroma of rice flour. What sets it apart is the hot dipping sauce, simmered from tail bones and tenderloin meat, giving it a sweet, savory richness that anyone who tries it will find hard to forget.
Beef Minced Hot Dog
When hunger strikes, nothing beats the satisfaction of a steaming hot dog like this. Since its introduction to Hanoi, the hot dog has swiftly become a favorite among the youth. The Lò Đúc street hot dog is undoubtedly a must-try. Priced at 28,000 VND per hot dog with hearty beef minced sauce, just a glance is enough to make anyone crave its deliciousness.
Grilled Delights
In the menu of these winter days, one cannot forget the divine grilled dishes. Grilled offerings at Lò Đúc, like many other places, boast a variety of ingredients. The meat is marinated with a unique formula, rich and enticing, with generously filled plates. The prices here are wallet-friendly, with a set priced at 250,000 VND, featuring a variety of delicious meat pieces sufficient for 2-3 people to feel comfortably satiated.
Weighed Ice Cream
As one of the oldest ice cream shops in Hanoi, Lò Đúc's weighed ice cream comes in numerous flavors, reasonably priced, and the surrounding space is spacious and comfortable. If it's your first time here, you're sure to be dazzled by the extensive ice cream menu, each flavor irresistibly tempting. For just 25,000 VND, a half-kilogram box of cool, delightful ice cream is enough for two people to feel satiated and satisfied.
Salted Egg Sponge Cake
Compared to the mentioned dishes, the Salted Egg Sponge Cake may receive less attention, but its allure and quality are nothing short. The uniqueness of Lò Đúc's salted egg sponge cake lies in the absence of flour and the use of diet-friendly sugar, ensuring indulgence without worrying about excess sweetness. The recipe is precise, producing moist cakes that guarantee a delightful experience.
Hot Sweet Soup
While sweet soup is generally considered the ultimate refreshment, on chilly winter days like these, hot sweet soup truly becomes the most fantastic savior. The variety here may not be extensive or overly extravagant, but it is more than capable of satisfying your taste buds. Imagine strolling down the windy streets in the late afternoon, parking your bike at a street corner, holding a steaming bowl of hot sweet soup – a comforting blend of warmth and the bustling cityscape. Is there any feeling more endearing than this?
Source: Yan News
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MytourFebruary 4, 2016