Hanoi dish guides
Street prices, famous spots and which cooking class teaches each dish — researched October 2026.
Pho — Hanoi Guide
Ask any traveler leaving Vietnam what they'll miss most, and the answer is often pho. This steaming bowl of rice noodles in crystal-clear broth is Vietnam's most famous dish. We…
Nem Ran (Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls) — Hanoi Guide
Crackly, golden, and gone in seconds — nem ran is the fried spring roll that shows up at nearly every Hanoi table, from family dinners to bia hơi joints. We,…
Egg Coffee — Hanoi Guide
If you drink one thing in Hanoi, make it egg coffee. This is not a gimmick drink invented for Instagram — it is an 80-year-old Hanoi original, born in a…
Che — Hanoi Dessert Guide
After the pho and the bun cha, save room for che. This che Hanoi guide covers Vietnam's beloved family of sweet dessert soups — coconut milk, mung beans, taro, pandan…
Cha Ca La Vong — Hanoi Guide
Some dishes you eat; cha ca you experience. A sizzling pan arrives at your table on a charcoal burner, the waiter tosses turmeric-yellow catfish with mounds of dill and spring…
Bun Cha Hanoi Guide: Best Spots, Prices & Tips
Every visitor to Hanoi knows phở — but the dish Hanoians themselves crave at midday is bun cha. Charcoal-grilled pork, cold vermicelli, and a warm sweet-sour dipping sauce studded with…
Bun Bo Nam Bo — Hanoi Guide
Don't let the name fool you: bun bo nam bo — literally "southern beef noodles" — is one of Hanoi's most beloved dishes, and you won't find a better bowl…
Banh Mi Hanoi Guide: Best Stalls, Prices & Tips
If there is one sandwich worth planning a trip around, it's banh mi — Vietnam's crisp baguette layered with rich pâté, pickles, fresh herbs, and chili. We, the Hanoi Cooking…