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Explore the nighttime streets of Hanoi during the winter days of your trip. Delicacies like mixed chicken pho, grilled spring rolls, or baguette with red wine sauce will satisfy your sudden hunger pangs.
Suggestions for Nighttime Dining for Culinary Enthusiasts in Hanoi
Night dining is considered a delight for many in the capital city. However, not everyone knows where to find delicious food late at night. Below are some suggestions you should try. These dishes will give you a fresh experience of the cuisine and culture of the thousand-year-old city.
Mixed Chicken Pho
Mixed chicken pho at 5 Phu Doan is a familiar spot for night-time foodies. The chicken here is boiled to perfection, fresh, fragrant, and firm. No industrial chicken is used here, as it tends to be dry. Additionally, the noodles in this shop are attractive to diners due to their chewiness and softness.
Moreover, what makes this place special is its unique broth, skillfully cooked to have a light, refreshing, and naturally sweet taste. When poured into the bowl, diners won't find the rice noodles soggy but instead experience a rich flavor. You can visit the eatery even when the clock strikes 1 a.m. every day.
Baguette with Red Wine Sauce
Located on Dinh Ngang Street, at the intersection of Cua Nam, is the famous baguette with red wine sauce shop that has been renowned for decades. Not only is it known for its delicious quality, but also because the shop is open from 3 p.m. until 11:30 p.m., ready to serve all customers.
The baguette with red wine sauce here is prepared quite uniquely. The beef portion usually consists of ribs and tendons marinated in various spices, then braised. The attractive red color of this dish comes from gac fruit and does not use any other industrial food coloring.
Chicken Noodle Soup
With its prime location at the corner of Hang Bo and Luong Van Can, the chicken noodle soup shop is an ideal spot to admire the night streets and to satisfy your sudden hunger pangs. It's one of the best eateries in the Old Quarter, so it's always bustling with customers.
A complete serving includes instant noodles, pickled bean sprouts, and chicken. The noodles are cooked just right, soft and chewy, easy to eat, while the chicken is rich, sweet, with a clear broth, fragrant, and not overwhelming. The price for a bowl is 45,000 dong.
Grilled Fermented Pork Rolls
When Au Trieu Street is mentioned, many think of the renowned grilled fermented pork rolls of the capital. Unlike fried fermented pork rolls with crispy golden skin, the grilled ones here maintain a fresh pink color without being undercooked. Adding a bit of spicy chili sauce enhances the flavor.
The price for one grilled fermented pork roll is 5,000 dong. Additionally, you can also order other snacks like golden fried fish, beef jerky, or grilled squid...
Dried Beef Salad
Dried beef salad is a specialty on Hoan Kiem Street. From 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., you'll always find rows of closely packed chairs on the sidewalk and a constant stream of customers.
The main ingredients include shredded green papaya, beef, herbs, roasted peanuts, and dressing, but this dish has a unique flavor found only here. You can feel the chewiness of the carefully marinated beef along with the crunchy texture of tendons and the perfectly balanced sweet, sour, and spicy dressing.
Source: VnExpress
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Reference: Travel Guide Mytour
MytourDecember 3, 2014
