Travelers to the capital, how can one resist the stalls overflowing with delicious food and snacks and easily accessible in the heart of the old quarter? Hanoi not only seduces with its thousand-year-old historical heritage but also with a varied gastronomy that suits all tastes and budgets so let's make an excursion from Hanoi to enjoy its fine cuisine. In addition, the Vietnamese capital ranked 2nd, just after Tokyo, in the list of 17 best cities in the world for eating published last year by The Daily Telegraph. It is no doubt that when you go out into the street, you will discover the richest and most alluring menu of Vietnamese and international tables. A tour of Hang Buom, Dong Xuan or Ta Hien Streets ... has everything to delight gourmets who come to immerse themselves in an extraordinary culinary and cultural encounter.

Hang Buom Gastronomic District

Named Rue des Voiles by the French in the nineteenth century, Hang Buom is Hanoi in miniature where many residents, young people and tourists have enough to eat along the stalls full of flavors. Renowned as a gourmet paradise in Hanoi, this street invites you to discover its great culinary variety, from traditional Vietnamese dishes to more exotic ones, to eat on the spot or to take away. In addition to a large selection of food, a multitude of drinks is also offered to walkers, including the followers of fruit juice and Che, or compote in Vietnamese.

Hang Buom does not sleep at night during the weekend when the pedestrian space sets up, from 7 pm, to liven up with the streets Dong Xuan, Ma May, Ta Hien, etc.; the night market is not to be missed in Hanoi. Visitors will also enjoy attending traditional song sessions such as chau van and ca tru that alternate music for young people in a night of sharing for adults and children alike.

Ta Hien Street—Temple Of Beer Enthusiasts

One of the busiest corners of Hanoi's Old Quarter is Ta Hien Street, which is home to several relatively young groups and travelers of all nationalities for only one hundred meters. Strolling between the sidewalks invaded by canteens loaded with various dishes, grilled, stir-fried, roasted ... gourmands and gourmets particularly appreciate the draft beer that is king.

In the evening, this street, nicknamed Rue des Tây or Rue des Occidentaux, is honored by its faithful who, whether students or workers, residents or tourists, do not miss a perfectly friendly multicultural space. At the turn of small plastic chairs, enjoying a fresh beer for a crazy fee of less than 10,000 VND, along with popular treats like peanuts, nem chua (fermented pork pies), and fried cheese skewers ... is a good reason to go out for a night with friends.

Dong Xuan Market—Historical And Gourmet Parenthesis

One of the oldest markets in Hanoi and also emblematic of the old city, the Dong Xuan market seduces visitors with a spectacular animation felt at every nook and cranny. Small shopkeepers, street vendor and visitors share a unique atmosphere that lends itself to small purchases, souvenirs, and especially tasty tastings. Stroll among the paths filled with colors and smells and eat on the pavement like a local in a change of scenery. Recommended by lovers of bun rieu (noodle soup with crab pasta) and bun oc (noodle soup with snails), the Dong Xuan market is so crowded at noon by offering the guests popular dishes quickly cooked and, for a price, well affordable between 30,000 and 35,000 VND.

The occasion also to discover one of the rare addresses in Hanoi for a treat of bun chaen artisanal version. To accompany rice vermicelli, the pork, pinched between two sticks of bamboo, is grilled with charcoal to give an extremely alluring fragrance. Part of the meat is covered with a leaf of "xuong song" (blumea lanceolaria), which, once grilled, makes the recipe irresistible at first sight.

Rue Ly Quoc Su—The Pho Bo Honored

Spread over just over two hundred meters, this street is to be discovered, whether it is for lunch or to fill a little hunger. Banh ran (multiple variants of pancakes), banh my (Vietnamese sandwich), chao suon (rice soup with pork ribs), pizza, pho, and chao ga at Mrs. My (chicken rice soup) are the most sought after among countless choices on this street. Of particular note is the star, the Pho bo soup or beef rice noodle, which has occupied, for years, a place of honor in the hearts of gourmets in Hanoi.

Any version of beef pho, half-cooked, bloody ... has something to satisfy customers for the first experience of pho and lovers of the most famous traditional Vietnamese soup in the world. The key of the dish is the broth with the typical flavors and smell that provide you with a most memorable taste experience and especially the refined taste of the Hanoi.

Nha Tho Street—Top Of The Cosmopolitan Cuisine Of Hanoi

Connected to Ly Quoc Su Street, this equally short street called Cathedral Avenue in the colonial era owes its name to the Cathedral of St. Joseph, which has been there to witness the history of the city for three centuries. You will meet many passengers and young people who prefer to sit or wander around the old building for a relaxing moment. And here you will start an unforgettable gourmet walk around the first cosmopolitan cuisine of Hanoi. Strolling between the cool booths and stalls brimming with flavors of any horizon.

The abundance of Vietnamese dishes, from the most famous to the most popular, alongside the typical versions of Thailand, Japan, Italy, Spain ... must awaken all taste buds. Treat yourself without moderation to the experience of street football in Hanoi through this culinary outing as rich as it is unobtrusive. There are plenty of charming cafes where you can admire the old quarter from a terrace in a setting far from the hectic streets.

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