Have you ever wondered what made the unmatched characteristics of Hanoi cuisine? Not Son Hao Hai taste, nor sophisticated dishes, but rustic, elegant gifts, the full flavor of heaven and earth and human love. Among them, Hanoi nuggets float as a symbol, an indispensable gift when it comes to the capital.

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Nuggets are the quintessential culinary culture of the capital with a lush green nugget. Photo: Labor Newspaper

Nuggets are not merely a dish, but also a cultural story told through each flavor. It is the delicate blend of many emotions. From the first glance, the gentle green color of the nuggets has evoked freshness and purity. When you bite a piece, you will feel the flexibility, slightly toughness of the nuggets made from young nuggets carefully selected, keeping the faint aroma of new rice.

Next is the bean green bean filling, sweet, skillful to not be too harsh but still retain the characteristic taste. The dotted in it is the elegant lotus jam, or a little fresh coconut greasy, creating a harmonious, gentle overall. All melted in the mouth, leaving a sweet, fragrant aftertaste, very cool Hanoi.

Few people know that, the Hanoi nuggets that we enjoy today has a proud history. This cake appeared in the second half of the 19th century, namely in 1865, created by a Nguyen Duy family of the Than Than street.

Initially, nuggets were only made in the fall, after each fresh rice crop. This is the time when the young nuggets achieve the most delicious and flexible. However, in order to meet the increasing demands of people and tourists, now nuggets have been produced all year round, keeping the traditional flavor.

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This cake appeared in the second half of the 19th century and gradually became a gift associated with the autumn of the capital. Photo: Hanoi nuggets

Not only delicious, nuggets also have deep cultural significance:

– Characteristic green color: The lush green of the crust reminds of the young rice fields, symbolizing freshness and proliferation.

– Square symbolic: nuggets are often cut into square shape, symbolizing the prosperous, happy life, and the meaning of “Mother round and square children” at the traditional wedding ceremony of Vietnamese people.

– The indispensable gift in the wedding ceremony: The nuggets are considered a symbol for the red silk thread to tighten the couple, a blessing for the full happiness. It is often used as gifts in the caskets, showing the solemnity and sophistication of the family.

– Enjoy with a hot tea cup: In the cold weather of Hanoi, nothing is more wonderful when sipping a piece of nuggets and hot tea cup, to fully feel the harmony between the traditional flavor and peaceful space of the capital.

Although the traditional rice cake with green bean paste always holds a special position in the heart of Hanoi people, over time, to meet the diverse tastes, the bakery artisans have created many attractive variations:

Green bean cake:

This is the most traditional and popular type, with a smooth layer of flexible nuggets outside hugging the sweet, sweet green beans. The taste of this cake is familiar and always reminds of the ancient features of Hanoi.

Stir -fried rice cake:

Unlike traditional nuggets, stir -fried nuggets have a smoother, sweetness and often served with greasy coconut milk. This is a great choice for those who love the softness and sweet taste.

Coconut nuggets:

The combination of typical aroma of nuggets and greasy, fleshy taste of fresh coconut creates a unique taste experience. Coconut nuggets bring a fresh and strange feeling.

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Coconut nuggets are a combination of typical aroma of nuggets and greasy, fleshy taste of fresh coconut. Photo: Trang Tien cake

Flexible nuggets:

This cake is processed to have superior plasticity and comparison, when pulled out, it will feel delicious. Flexible nuggets often have a cool and easy -to -eat flavor.

Durian nuggets, coconut nuggets:

Big brands like Bao Minh have been constantly creative, producing improved product lines such as durian nuggets or coconut nuggets, bringing more modern flavors, serving customers with special interests.

Hanoi has countless addresses selling nuggets, but to find a place that is both delicious and standard and quality assurance, not everyone knows. Here are suggestions for tourists to buy as gifts, especially in Hang Than Quarter – which is known as the “capital” of traditional nuggets.

Hang Than Street is the street associated with the history of Hanoi nuggets. Since ancient times, this has been a place to gather many brands of long -standing and famous nuggets, with traditional secrets that have been stored through generations. Coming to the coal, you will seem to be lost in a world of incense, and choosing a reputable address is extremely important.

Address: 11 Hang Than, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.

Reference price: 6,000 VND – 8,000 VND/unit.

This is the oldest brand of nuggets in Hanoi, with history since 1865, has spent 6 bakers. The secret of the heirloom is passed down through each generation, ensuring a unique flavor cannot be found elsewhere. Nguyen Ninh always focuses on raw materials, carefully selected nuggets from flood villages, Vong village and green beans from Son La, Ha Bac. In particular, the cake is refreshed daily (about 5 batches/day) and is committed to not using preservatives.

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Nguyen Ninh is the oldest nuggets of the capital in the capital. Photo: Nguyen Ninh Fanpage

Many addresses in Hanoi, for example: 06 Nguyen Truong To, Ba Dinh, Hanoi.

Price: from 35,000 VND to 70,000 VND/box (depending on the weight of 300g-600g).

Hong Lam is famous for her oysters and other Hanoi specialties, but their nuggets are also very popular with customers. Hong Lam nuggets stand out with the perfect blend of the flexibility of the nuggets, the smoothness of green beans and the aroma of fresh coconut.

Address: 36 lane 63, Đ. Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay District, Hanoi.

Reference price: from 5,000 VND.

City People’s Committee. Hanoi honored as the most specialty, Ba Dong rice cake kept the traditional flavor of Vong village. The cake is made according to the heirloom formula, using fresh village nuggets, no preservatives or coloring, bringing natural and pure flavor.

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Ba Ba Pancakes keep the traditional flavor of Vong village with characteristic green color. Photo: Ador

Address: 60 Hang Than, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.

Reference price: 7,000 VND – 20,000 VND.

If you want to try a taste of nuggets with a bit of a break, Hanoi coal goods are an interesting choice for Vietnamtravelio. The cake here is special with the delicate combination of grapefruit flavor and vanilla, creating a new taste experience but still retains the tradition.

Address: 20 Hang Than, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.

Reference price: 7,000 – 10,000 VND/unit.

Primitive rice cake impresses with meticulous, beautiful cake wrapping, with a smooth flexible flavor, sweet green bean coconut. This is the address that many people trust when looking to buy nuggets as gifts.

Address: 49 Hang Than or 22 Hang Than, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.

Reference price: 7,000 VND – 50,000 VND (depending on the type and quantity).

Security nuggets are considered as a work of art, with carefully selected raw materials and sophisticated processing processes to keep the original green color of the nuggets. Natural, cool cake flavor.

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Security nuggets are considered as a work of art, with carefully selected ingredients. Photo: ticotravel

Address: 79 Hang Than, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.

Reference price: 5,000 VND/unit.

Hong Ninh nuggets are highly appreciated for its rich, fragrant flavor. This is one of the familiar addresses of locals when they want to buy traditional rice cake.

Address: 53 Hang Than, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.

Reference price: 50,000 VND – 500,000 VND (depending on the quantity and packaging specifications).

Ngoc Ninh rice cake is known for its ability to keep the taste, freshness and color after buying. Because not using preservatives, the shelf life of short cake, ensuring the most natural freshness.

Address: 50 Hang Than, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.

Reference price: 6,000 VND – 108,000 VND (depending on the type and box).

Nguyen Huong rice cake not only has an attractive flavor but also has an eye -catching packaging, suitable as a gift. The filling of the cake, the crust of the cake and the coconut leaves faint, creates a harmonious and unique.

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Nguyen Huong rice cake not only has an attractive flavor but also has eye -catching packaging. Photo: Nguyen Huong Fanpage

Hanoi nuggets are not only a dish, but also an inseparable part of the Capital’s culinary culture. From the young green nuggets, through the talented hands of the artisans, created a simple but containing the quintessence, the taste of heaven and earth and the heart of Hanoi people. Carry your backpack and travel to the capital, enjoy rice cake!