Cuisine

1	Hanoi Pho A Traditional Vietnamese delicacy, associated with Hanoi for many generations. Pho is not only a symbol of the capital city, but also that of Vietnamese cuisine. SUGGESTED SPOTS: Pho Bat Dan: No. 49 Bat Dan Pho Thin: No. 13 Lo Duc Pho Ly Quoc Su: No. 10 Ly Quoc Su
2	Bun Cha Bun Cha is a famous Hanoian delicacy that was voted by National Geographic to be in the top 10 best street food dishes around the world. While it only requires simple ingredients, to make a good bowl of Bun Cha requires the cook to be meticulous in every step of making this dish. SUGGESTED SPOTS: Bun Cha Tuyet: No. 34 Hang Than, Ba Dinh, Hanoi Bun Cha Sinh Tu: No. 2 Nguyen Phong Sac, Cau Giay, Hanoi
3	Banh Mi Banh mi is considered the essence of Vietnamese Cuisine. This dish can be found anywhere from stalls on sidewalks to luxury restaurants. SUGGESTED SPOTS: Banh Mi Pho Ha Noi: No. 64 Hang Bong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi Banh Mi Pho Co: No. 38 Dinh Liet, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
4	Cha ca Cha ca dates back more than 130 years. It was first invented by the local Doan family, who served the special dish to troops during French colonial rule. Usually made with snakehead, a freshwater fish found across Vietnam, cha ca is considered one of Hanoi’s signature dishes. SUGGESTED SPOTS: Cha Ca La Vong: No. 14 Cha Ca, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi Vua Cha Ca: No. 269 Giang Vo, Dong Da, Hanoi. Cha Ca Thang Long: No. 6B Duong Thanh, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
5	Bun Oc Nguoi Bún ốc (“snail noodles”) is a Hanoi’s speciality. It is famous for its red broth and its unique, sour taste called “bỗng”. The ingredients are tangled white rice vermicelli noodles (similar to regular white rice vermicelli noodles but thinner) and boiled Helix Snails SUGGESTED SPOTS: Bun oc nguoi ba Lan: No. 26 Bui Thi Xuan, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi Bun oc nguoi co Bau: No. 136 Tay Son, Dong Da, Hanoi.
6	Banh Cuon Thanh Tri Bánh cuốn is a staple originating from northern Vietnam — a thin, fermented rice batter is steamed gently, then filled with seasoned ground pork and minced wood-ear mushrooms. This dish originated from Thanh Tri Ward, Hoang Mai District, Hanoi, SUGGESTED SPOTS: Banh cuon Hang Bo : No. 57A Hang Bo, Hanoi Banh cuon Ba Hanh: No. 26B Tho Xuong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
7	Egg Coffee Egg coffee is a Vietnamese nationally acclaimed specialty made of egg yolks, sugar, condensed milk, and robusta coffee. This is a very popular drink in Hanoi, which can also be found in almost every coffee shop in other parts of Vietnam. SUGGESTED SPOTS: Café Giang – No. 39 Nguyen Huu Huan, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi - Café Đinh – No. 13 Dinh Tien Hoang, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
8	Tay Ho Lotus Tea Aside from coffee, tea is also a cherished specialty for Hanoians. Lotus tea is considered a specialty of Ha Thanh land while enjoying lotus tea is an art. Because tea enjoying must be delicate to be able to feel all the elegance in the teacup. Every lotus flower season, Hanoians have fun watching flowers, sipping a cup of fragrant lotus tea, and talking about life. SUGGESTED SPOTS: Ho Tay Lotus Tea – No. 2A, 431 Au Co Alley, Tay Ho, Hanoi