Ha Noi
Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, has a history stretching over 1000 years. Its Old Quarter, dating to the 14th century, features ancient streets lined with old buildings. Today, Hanoi combines its historical charm with modern cafes, top-notch restaurants, art galleries, and a lively nightlife offering various watering holes, from stylish rooftop bars to bustling bia hơi spots.
Ha Noi Experience
Food and Dining
Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, is renowned for its rich culinary heritage and diverse street food scene. Hanoi’s food culture revolves around street food vendors, markets, and small local eateries, providing an authentic and diverse culinary experience for visitors.
- Pho: A Vietnamese noodle soup, usually made with beef (pho bo) or chicken (pho ga), featuring a flavorful broth, rice noodles, and fresh herbs. Pho is a quintessential Hanoi dish.
- Bun Cha: Grilled pork patties and pork belly served with vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, and a dipping sauce. This dish gained international attention when President Obama dined on it during his visit to Hanoi.
- Banh Mi: A Vietnamese sandwich with a French influence, typically filled with a variety of ingredients such as grilled pork, cold cuts, pate, vegetables, and sauces.
- Bun Thang: A delicate and colorful noodle soup featuring shredded chicken, pork, and a variety of toppings, often enjoyed during special occasions.
- Cha Ca La Vong: Grilled fish (usually snakehead fish) marinated in turmeric and galangal, served with vermicelli noodles, peanuts, herbs, and fish sauce.
- Egg Coffee: A unique Hanoi specialty where egg yolks are whipped with sweetened condensed milk and Vietnamese coffee, creating a rich and frothy concoction.
- Bia Hoi: Hanoi’s version of fresh beer, available at local street-side establishments, offering a refreshing and social drinking experience.
Restaurants
Local cuisine restaurant:
- Ha Noi Food Culture – 60 Ngo Phat
- Lộc Rue Lamblot – 06 Ly Quoc Su
- Vi Ha Noi – 39 Nguyen Truong To
- Hoang Restaurant – 56 Hang Buom
- Cau Go Restaurant – 07 Dinh Tien Hoang
Western cuisine restaurant:
- Ly Club – 12 Le Phung Hieu
- Salmonoid – 32C Cao Ba Quat Collets
- French Bistro & Wine Bar – 12 Lo Su
Shopping
- Shopping malls: Vincom Ba Trieu / Trang Tien Plaza / Lotte Center Hanoi / Savico Mega Long Bien/Vincom Mega Mall / Royal City
- Local market: Hang Da Market / Dong Xuan Market/ Hang Da Street (Silk Street)/Dong Xuan Market/Hang Bac street (Silver Street)
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