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Pho - the signature dish of Hanoi cuisine
Pho (Vietnamese beef noodle soup) is a classic dish of Hanoi that you definitely should not miss out on when visiting this thousand-year-old capital. The essence of Pho is its flavourful broth made from stewed cow bones or sometimes chicken bones, together with some spices such as cinnamon, anise, and cardamom. The combination of soft and well-cooked beef, spotless noodles, green onions, and basil creates an aromatic bowl of Pho that food lovers cannot help but fall in love with.
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Vietnamese noodles with grilled pork (Bun cha)
Besides pho, bun cha is also a prominent highlight of Hanoi cuisine. A typical dish of bun cha includes vermicelli, grilled pork, vegetables, and dipping sauce with pickled papaya and carrot. The sauce is heated until it is just slightly warm, then seasoned with garlic, chilli, and vinegar to make a mildly sweet taste. This sauce is the essential component that makes bun cha special.
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La Vong fish cake (Cha ca La Vong)
La Vong fish cake is one of Hanoi’s quintessential dishes. Many world-famous culinary websites have included this delicacy on their list of delectable dishes. The highlight of this dish is sliced catfish that has been marinated and grilled on charcoal. Cha ca La Vong has its authentic taste when served with fermented shrimp paste, lemon, chilli, belostomatid essence, peanuts, and fresh herbs. The sweetness of fish, the freshness of peanuts, the aroma of vegetables, and the exquisite flavour of shrimp paste will surely take diners by surprise.
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Vietnamese steamed rice rolls (Banh cuon)
Vietnamese steamed rice rolls are a popular dish among gastronomes throughout the country. This dish is made of steamed rice batter filled with minced wood ear mushrooms, chopped onion, black pepper, and ground pork, topped with crispy fried shallots and Vietnamese sausage slices. Banh cuon is also served with dipping sauce, fresh cucumber slices, chopped lettuce, basil, and blanched bean sprouts. This dish could be enjoyed as a quick snack, a light meal, or a full-fledged main course.
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Red noodle soup with crab (Banh da cua)
Red noodle soup with crab is a local speciality which originated in Hai Phong, a port city located 100 kilometres away from Hanoi. You can find numerous places serving this wonderful dish in Hanoi. The toppings of banh da cua may vary across different restaurants, but each bowl is always filled with special red noodles.
Different from pho, the broth of banh da cua is made from freshly pounded small crabs, which creates the natural sweet flavour of seafood for this dish. Normally, banh da cua consists of toppings such as meatballs, sausage, ground meat wrapped with betel leaves, fried tofu, and fresh herbs. Lime wedges, lettuce, perilla leaves, and sliced chilli peppers are available for diners to add.
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Egg coffee (Ca phe trung)
Egg coffee is one of the most special and well-known coffee variations that has won the hearts of not only Vietnamese people but also international travellers. Vietnamese egg coffee will make you drool with its strong bitter taste of natural coffee and the frothy texture of egg yolk mixture.
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