Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi, Vietnam, is renowned for its traditional entertainment, offering a cultural glimpse into Vietnam's heritage. While primarily known for its unique water puppetry performances, it has indirectly contributed to the culinary interest of tourists in the local Vietnamese food culture. Typically, visitors will extend their cultural experience by exploring the surrounding area for traditional Vietnamese cuisine, which is deeply rooted in balance and freshness, with a heavy reliance on herbs, rice, and noodles. Hanoi’s street food heritage around Hoan Kiem Lake, where Thang Long Theatre is located, dates back centuries and offers some of the most authentic flavors that Vietnamese cuisine has to offer.
Address: 72 Ma May, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam
Famous Food: Pho (Non-Veg)
Address: 48 Hang Be, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam
Famous Food: Duck breast carpaccio in red fruit sauce (Non-Veg)
Address: 18 Phan Boi Chau, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam
Famous Food: Spring Rolls (Non-Veg)
Address: 67 Hang Dieu, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam
Famous Food: Bun Bo Nam Bo (Non-Veg)
Address: 15 Chan Cam, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam
Famous Food: Vietnamese Pancakes (Non-Veg)
Address: 11 Hang Gai, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam
Famous Food: Ca Phe Trung (Veg)
Address: 59 Van Mieu, Dong Da, Hanoi, Vietnam
Famous Food: Various dishes with a focus on social enterprise and training for disadvantaged youth (Veg/Non-Veg)
Address: 6 Hoi Vu, Hang Bong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam
Famous Food: Vegan and Vegetarian options (Veg)
Numerous stalls and eateries around the lake offering traditional dishes (Veg/Non-Veg)
Address: 25 Hang Ca, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam
Famous Food: Banh Mi (Non-Veg)