The Old Quarter of Hanoi, known locally as 'Phố Cổ Hà Nội,' has a rich culinary history that reflects the essence of Vietnamese cuisine. With its labyrinth of bustling streets and alleyways, the Old Quarter has long been the melting pot of Hanoi's gastronomic and cultural traditions. Dating back over a thousand years, the area was once a busy trade center where merchants and artisans gathered to sell their goods.
Culinary techniques and flavors in Hanoi have been profoundly influenced by historical factors including periods of Chinese and French colonialism and Vietnam’s own dynastic rulers. It has led to a diverse range of food offerings that combine sweet, sour, salty, and hot flavors. Food stalls and family-run eateries in the Old Quarter often serve recipes that have been passed down for generations, encapsulating the authenticity of Hanoian cuisine.
A quintessential Hanoian dish, Phở consists of a flavorful broth, rice noodles, and herbs, often served with chicken (Phở gà).
This Vietnamese sandwich is a product of French colonialism, consisting of a crispy baguette filled with a variety of ingredients including vegetables, pâté, and typically pork or chicken.
Bún chả features grilled pork patties, a plate of white rice noodles (bún), and herbs along with a dipping sauce.
A Hanoi-exclusive dish where fish is seasoned with turmeric and dill, served over rice noodles with peanuts and a variety of herbs.
Thin rice flour rolls filled with a mixture of ground meat (typically pork) and mushrooms.
A refreshing salad made from banana flowers, often mixed with green papaya, carrots, and tofus, dressed in a tangy sauce.
Savory fried pancakes made of rice flour, water, turmeric powder, stuffed with ingredients such as shrimp, beansprouts, and served with lettuce and herbs.
A tomato-based soup with rice vermicelli and freshwater crab paste, topped with an array of fresh herbs.
A Hanoi specialty where a creamy, meringue-like egg white foam is placed on top of robust Vietnamese coffee.
A popular local snack that can be served either sweet or savory, topped with a variety of mixtures such as steamed peanuts or corn.
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