Ten quintessential Hanoi foods that everyone’s gotta taste…
1. Bun Cha - Charcoal Grilled Pork Patties with Vermicelli Noodles and Herbs
Where: Bun Cha Nem Cua Be Dac Kim (67 Duong Thanh Street, Old Quarter)
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2. Cha Ca - Fish Sauteed in Dill and Turmeric, Eaten with Vermicelli Rice Noodles
Where: Cha Ca Thanh Long (31 Duong Thanh Street, Old Quarter)
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3. Xoi Xeo - Sweet Sticky Rice with Mung Bean Paste, Fried Shallots and Meat of Choice
Where: Xoi Yen (35b Nguyen Nuu Huan Street, Old Quarter)
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4. Pho Xao - Saucy Stir-fried Rice Noodles with Beef and Greens
Where: No Name (Hang Giay Street between Hang Buom Street & Ngo Gach Street, Old Quarter)
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5. Nem Cua Be - Crab Meat-Stuffed Egg Rolls
Where: Bun Cha Nem Cua Be Dac Kim (67 Duong Thanh Street, Old Quarter)
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6. Banh Cuon - Thin Rice Rolls Filled with Ground Pork and Woodear Mushrooms
Where: Banh Cuon Gia Truyen (14 Hang Ga Street, Old Quarter)
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7. Mien Xao Luon - Glass Noodles Stir-fried with Crispy Mini Eels, Bean Sprouts, Egg and Topped with Fresh Cucumbers, Fried Shallots and Purple Perilla
Where: Mien Luon (87 Hang Dieu Street, Old Quarter)
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8. Banh Goi - Deep-fried Pockets Filled with Glass Noodles, Ground Pork and Woodear Mushrooms
Where: No Name (52 Ly Quoc Su Steet, Old Quarter)
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9. Xoi Kem - Sweet Sticky Rice Topped with Vanilla Ice Cream and Toasted Coconut
Where: No Name (Corner of Hai Ba Trung Street & Ngo Quyen Street, French Quarter - near Opera House)
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10. Chim Quay - Barbecued Pigeon
Where: No Name (Hang Giay Street between Hang Buom Street & Ngo Gach Street, Old Quarter)
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Honorable Mentions: Northern Noodle Soups
Where: Bun Rieu - Sour Crab-based Noodle Soup with Snails and Tomatoes (Mai Hac De Street), Bun Thang - Chicken and Shrimp Noodle Soup (Hang Dieu Street, Old Quarter), Van Than - Wonton Soup (125 Mai Hac De Street)
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Eat Nha Trang
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