Food tour of Hanoi with a list of 15 delicious dishes of the capital

1 Dong Xuan Alley, the ideal place to start a food tour of Hanoi

Dong Xuan is a 200m long alley located near Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Stretching from the beginning to the end of the alley are 15 eateries with a variety of delicious and attractive dishes. Although the space is quite small, each restaurant can only arrange a row of tables along the aisle, but this place still attracts a large number of food lovers. The dishes here are quite cheap, only from 5,000 – 40,000 VND/portion.

Delicious restaurant at Dong Xuan market alley:

– Co Am shrimp cakelocated at the beginning of Dong Xuan alley

– Thuy snail noodleNo. 11 Dong Xuan

– Co Nga Bamboo Bun ChaDong Xuan alley, next to 82 Hang Chieu

– Rice noodle souplocated behind Dong Xuan market

– Ms. Hong’s tapioca cakeDong Xuan alley, Hang Chieu side

– Yen teain the middle of Dong Xuan alley

2 Tong Duy Tan food street

Tong Duy Tan Street located in Hang Bong Ward, Hoan Kiem District is an ideal place for you to enjoy a variety of delicious rustic dishes in Hanoi Capital such as island rice, snail vermicelli, rib porridge… The restaurants here Located close together, just passing by can feel the sweet, attractive fragrance. This street is one of the familiar nightlife spots for young people in Hanoi.

Delicious restaurants at Tong Duy Tan street:

– Loan Mai island riceNo. 2A Tong Duy Tan

– Ky Dong rice rollsNo. 11 Tong Duy Tan

– Tho Xuong rib porridgeNo. 1 Tong Duy Tan

– Snail noodle soup with Tong Duy TanNo. 5 Tong Duy Tan

3 Ta Hien Street

It would be a huge mistake to miss the snacks and drinks on Ta Hien street, Hang Buom ward during your trip to Hanoi. This street is famous for its many beer bars, iced tea shops and a variety of delicious snacks. Stopping here, you can easily see foreign guests sipping cool beer and delicious drinks.

Delicious restaurants at Ta Hien street:

– SuXu cheese sticksNo. 10 Ta Hien

– Chicken feet with lemongrass and chili & fried Nem chuaNo. 29A Ta Hien

– Miss Nga’s breadNo. 3 Ta Hien

– Curry Truong broken riceNo. 2B Ta Hien

– Pho OanhNo. 20 Ta Hien

4 Ho Guom Walking Street

Cuisine on Hoan Kiem Lake walking street has never disappointed gourmets. There are enough snacks here that whenever mentioned, people immediately remember the capital. How can you miss a series of delicious dishes at super affordable prices on your Hanoi food tour in this walking street?

– Trang Tien ice creamNo. 35 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem: The ice cream has a distinct traditional flavor, with many different attractive flavors such as apricots, green beans, durian, green rice, coconut milk, etc.

– Dried beef salad, No. 23 Hoan Kiem Lake, Hang Bac: The salad plate here has all kinds of toppings such as grated papaya, shredded dried beef, sliced ​​boiled beef, beef tendon, etc. When eating, sprinkle on sweet and sour fish sauce. . Such a full portion costs about 30,000 VND.

– Red bean cake, No. 22 Hang Buom, Hoan Kiem: Red bean cake has a quite thick crust made like coconut beef cake. The filling is soft and smooth, you can choose between many flavors such as cheese, chocolate, taro, etc

– Lemon mint ice cream, No. 1 Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem: This ice cream is not soft but very flexible and fragrant. When eaten, it has the sour taste of lemon and the coolness of mint. A lemon ice cream cone costs about 10,000 VND.

– Butter beer, No. 8B Hang Tre, Hoan Kiem: Butter beer has main ingredients from soda and cream butter, so no matter how much you drink, you won’t get drunk. This beer is inspired by the famous drink at the Leaky Cauldron pub in the Harry Potter novels.

– Hang Bo vermicelli noodles, No. 51 Hang Bo, Hoan Kiem: A bowl of Hang Bo vermicelli with all kinds of toppings such as pork sausage, beef, fried rice, beans, etc. costs only about 30,000 VND. Taste a piece of rieu and immediately feel the crab brick flavor, while the sweet and sour noodle soup is very attractive.

– Baked eggs, No. 32 Hoi Vu, Hang Bong, Hoan Kiem: This delicious restaurant is only open from afternoon to evening. A meal will include grilled quail eggs with sausage, pork floss, onion fat and butter, all placed in a very attractive small bowl.

5 Bun Cha Hang Quat

Address: Alley 74 Hang Quat, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

This bun cha restaurant has been operating for many years in Hang Quat and has been passed down through generations. However, the food here has never changed its delicious taste. The patty is still made from pork belly marinated with spices to make it soft and flavorful, then grilled over fragrant charcoal, served with chewy small noodles and a distinctive, attractive sour broth.

6 Hang Khay shrimp paste and tofu vermicelli

Address: Alley 31 Hang Khay, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

A serving of Hang Khay vermicelli with tofu and shrimp paste costs about 30,000 VND, with all kinds of toppings from vermicelli, beans to pork leg meat, green rice rolls, fried spring rolls, sausage meat… The essence of this dish lies in the bowl of mixed shrimp paste. Rich preparation, suitable for many people’s taste.

7 Noodle soup Cau Go

Address: No. 48 Cau Go, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Bun thang Cau Go is also known as bun thang Ba Duc. The restaurant has a quite small space, does not display any elaborate signs, but still attracts a large number of tourists to experience delicious dishes. Bun thang here has a sweet broth, a portion will include a variety of toppings such as bamboo shoots, mushrooms, chicken, young eggs, etc.

8Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su

Address: No. 10 Ly Quoc Su, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su is a familiar address for those who love the taste of Hanoi pho. The beef here is fresh and soft, while the broth is cooked richly, conquering the taste of even the most demanding diners.

9 Huyen Anh rib cartilage porridge

Address: No. 14 Dong Xuan, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Huyen Anh rib cartilage porridge is located in a small alley next to Dong Xuan market. Although the price is quite high, the porridge here is very popular with locals. The porridge has a smooth and creamy texture, melts in your mouth immediately, blending with the sweetness of the simmered rib meat and salty shrimp sprinkled on top.

10 Chicken noodle soup 24

Address: No. 24 Hang Bo, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

How could a food tour of Hanoi be complete without skipping the famous delicious 24th Chicken Noodles restaurant? The food here is highly appreciated for its delicious and unique flavor. Frequency chicken is chicken or black chicken simmered with wormwood. When served to diners, it gives off a fragrant aroma and is very good for health.

11 Xoi Yen

Address: No. 35b Nguyen Huu Huan, Hang Bac, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Xoi Yen has now been with the people of Hanoi for nearly 30 years. The sticky rice here is very sticky and fragrant, when eaten, it is served with rich, greasy chicken broth. Sticky rice is often eaten with toppings such as pate, eggs, braised meat, shrimp paste, pickled cucumbers…

12 Ma May grilled beef

Address: No. 47 Ma May, Hang Buom, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Walking along Ma May street, you will soon smell the delicious aroma of grilled beef. After being cleaned, the beef is marinated with rich spices, grilled on all sides over charcoal until cooked and juicy, then presented on a plate to serve diners. Just one plate of Ma May grilled beef is enough to fill you up.

13 Cha Ca La Vong

Address: No. 14 Cha Ca, Hang Dao, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

La Vong grilled fish is one of the dishes that made a name for Hanoi cuisine. You can enjoy this delicious dish at 14 Cha Ca, Hang Dao ward. The patties here have a rich, greasy taste, often served with vegetables and shrimp paste prepared according to the restaurant’s family recipe.

14 Egg Coffee Giang

Address: No. 39 Nguyen Huu Huan, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Having carried my suitcase from the South to the North, how could I miss the opportunity to enjoy the famous delicious egg coffee? Giang Cafe located on Nguyen Huu Huan Street, Hoan Kiem District is the “birthplace” of this attractive coffee flavor. The combination of fresh cream, egg yolks and coffee gives the drink a delicious taste that is both rich, sweet and greasy, making everyone who has tried it fascinated.

15 Hang Can 4 Seasons Tea

Address: No. 4 Hang Can, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

This is a long-standing sweet shop in Hanoi’s Old Quarter area. The shop has a clean space, decorated with many photos from the past, creating a nostalgic feeling. The menu here has a variety of cool sweet soup dishes, most of which have a light sweet flavor that is very pleasant to taste. A cup of such tea often includes many attractive toppings.

Above, Vietnamtravelio has just introduced to you the top dining addresses not to be missed on your food tour of Hanoi, fully exploring the cuisine of 36 streets. The irresistible flavors of the dishes are a harmonious combination of recipes that have been passed down over many years and generations and the typical cooking style of the local people. Therefore, no matter where you enjoy the capital’s specialties, it is difficult to find delicious flavors that you have tried right in the capital.