A trip to Vietnam’s capital is not complete without tasting the many dishes found along this lively street.
Egg waffles
Egg
waffles are a spherical egg-based waffle popular in Hong Kong and Macau that
have recently appeared in Hanoi. Some locals opt for a no-nonsense, classic egg
waffle while others serve the snack with fruit and flavors such as chocolate
and green tea. An egg waffle is priced from VND20,000-25,000 ($0.9-1.1).
Photo by Anh Phuong
Banh mi (Vietnamese
sandwich)
Banh
mi is one of the most commonly-found dishes in Vietnam. Different from the
conventional version of banh mi, which is made from pâté, pork meatballs and
vegetables like carrots or cucumbers, this version has a filling of nem chua
(fermented pork), fried potato, mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce and a few slices
of cucumber. A banh mi like this costs VND20,000.
Photo by Pham Tuan Lam
Self-service che
(sweet soup dessert)
Many
people enjoy mixing the ingredients themselves to create a cup of che. With
VND15,000, less than $1, you get a cup of ice for you to fill up with corn,
sweet potatoes, green rice flakes, black beans, lotus seeds or jellies as
desired.
Photo by Duong Nhu Y
Banh mi chao (bread
served in a pan)
At
a cost of VND30,000, a serving of banh mi chao on Ham Long Street features
bread, sausage, chips, pate, cucumber, carrot and parsley. The dish has an
unique flavor thanks to its sweet and sour soup.
Photo by Thanh Thuy
Crepes
While
crepes are often associated with France, their consumption is widespread in
many parts of Europe, North Africa, South America and now Hanoi. Savory
fillings such as cheese, smoked chicken, sausage and ham are commonly added and
served with the edges partially folded over the center. A crepe is priced at
VND35,000.
Photo by Le Quynh
Nom bo kho (Sweet and
sour grated salad with dried beef)
When
it comes to nom bo kho in Hanoi, many locals think of Ham Long Street. The dish
is sold for VND25,000-35,000, consisting of green papaya, dried beef, raw
vegetables and sweet and sour fish sauce.
Photo by Loan Bui.
Banh bot loc (clear
dumplings)
Banh
bot loc are small, clear-looking, chewy tapioca dumplings that can be eaten as
appetizers or small snacks. They are often filled with shrimp and pork belly,
topped with oregano and served with sweet chili fish sauce. This chewy shrimp
and pork dish is priced at VND35,000.
Photo by Thu Tho.
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