10 essential street foods of Hanoi
VOV.VN - Most visitors to Hanoi sample the most famous dishes— beef pho, bun cha and banh mi, says Lonely Planet. But here’s 10 more adventurous street foods, with something for both the brave and faint of heart.
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A standard bowl of bun oc comes with rice noodles, tofu, sometimes beef and crab meat, and a heaping plate of greens. |
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Bun bo hue is a regional dish with pig knuckles, oxtail and pork, topped with a cube of congealed blood and broth that is somehow sweet, sour, and spicy all at once. |
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Hanoi-style barbecue has a good selection of veggies, meat kebabs, and seafood skewers. |
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Mien xao luon, crispy eel mixed with stir-fried glass noodles, egg, and bean sprouts is not for the faint of heart. |
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Banh Xeo is part crepe, part pancake and absolutely delicious. |
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Banh da tron is a unique local food experience. |
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Ha cao is filled with mushrooms, pork and red onions, while the banh tom is made from battered sweet potatoes and prawns. |
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Banh goi – For an assortment of fried goodies, head to Quan Goc Da at 52 Ly Quoc Su near St Joseph Cathedral, where several women tend to a massive vat of frying oil. |
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My ga tan is one of the most intimidating dishes of Hanoi. |
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Finish off with something sweet, che, a sweet soup made from coconut cream and tapioca, available in many variations. |
