Hanoi recipes — 11 traditional dishes

Starter Meat

Banh Cuon

Bánh Cuốn

bahn coo-on

Steamed rice rolls filled with minced pork and mushrooms.

Main course Meat

Bun Cha

Bún Chả

boon chah

Grilled pork with rice noodles and dipping sauce, served with herbs.

Main course Fish & Seafood

Cha Ca

Chả Cá

chah kah

Grilled fish seasoned with turmeric and dill, served with noodles.

Soup Fish & Seafood

Crab Noodle Soup

Bún Riêu

Boon Ree-yoo

A tangy tomato-based soup with crab and rice noodles.

Starter Fish & Seafood

Fresh Spring Rolls

Gỏi Cuốn

Goy Koon

Rice paper rolls filled with shrimp, herbs, and vegetables.

Drink Vegetarian

Hanoi Egg Coffee

Cà Phê Trứng

Ka Feh Trung

A rich, creamy coffee topped with whipped egg foam

Snack Fish & Seafood

Nem Cua Be

Nem cua bể

Nem Coo-ah Bay

Crispy crab spring rolls, a crunchy treat.

Soup Meat

Pho

Phở

fuh

A fragrant noodle soup with beef or chicken, herbs, and spices.

Main course Fish & Seafood

Rice Vermicelli with Fried Tofu and Shrimp Paste

Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm

Boon Duh Ow Muhm Tohm

A vibrant platter of fried tofu, rice vermicelli and shrimp paste.

Snack Meat

Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Nem rán

Nem ran

Crispy fried rolls filled with pork, mushrooms, and vegetables.

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