Hanoi
Free at leisure.
Over night in Hanoi.
Must-try dishes in Hanoi:
1. Bun cha
Bun Cha was the dish that president Obama fell in love with when he first came to Hanoi. Understandably so as this is one of the most flavorful and outstanding dishes of Vietnamese cuisine. Bun Cha consists of grilled pork strips and balls or chả served over a bed of steaming rice vermicelli noodles or bún. The vermicelli noodles served on the side are thin, soft and slightly chewy.
Try it:Bun cha Cua Dong -41 Cua Dong, Q.Hoan Kiem
2. Bun oc- snail vermicelli soup
Bun oc (snail vermicelli soup) is an iconic dish of Hanoi which any visitor to the capital city should try. The clear, sweet and lightly sour broth mixed with the great greasy taste and crunchiness of the snails creates a perfect harmony for the dish. To make a proper bowl of bun oc with the right flavor, a cook must choose good snails and seasoning for the broth, as well as fresh vermicelli.
Try it:Bun oc Giang – 36 Luong Ngoc Quyen, Q. Hoan Kiem
3.Banh mi
While its origins are French, the Vietnamese have made it distinctively their own. Generally speaking it is an airy Vietnamese baguette made with a combination of wheat and rice flours with a thin crispy crust. It is stuffed with pork, pâté, cured ham, a mélange of Vietnamese herbs and vegetables like coriander, cucumber, carrot, slices, radish and more depending on what part of the country you are in. A wealth of textures and flavors, you will savor spicy, salty, savory, sweet, and aromatic tastes in each bite.
4. Che- Vietnamese Sweet Soup
Che in Vietnamese, literally means desserts. It is the word for traditional Vietnamese desserts and also Vietnamese sweet soups. Che sweet soups are typically made of several ingredients mixed together and served in a large glass. In Hanoi, you’ll find che vendors on the street. When it is cooler, delight in a warm bowl of chè deserts. When it’s hot, you will appreciate crushed ice added to your che dessert.
5. Egg Coffee
Although it is not technically a food specialty, but egg coffee is a Hanoi specialty coffee. It is a thick dark coffee topped with egg yolk whipped with condensed milk into an airy froth. Rich in taste, it can be likened to tiramisu dessert.
Try it:11 Hang Gai, Quan Hoan Kiem
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