Hanoi street food is an essential component of the city's culture of sidewalks, contribute to the city's allure. A trip to Hanoi to be complete without at least sampling some of the city's mouthwatering street food options. Every visitor to Hanoi is bound to be blown away by the city's cuisine, which features a wide variety of meals that each have their own unique flavors and are made with healthy ingredients.

Beef noodle soup - Phở bò

Address:

• 49 Bat Dan, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi - Pho Bat Dan 
• 18 Le Truc Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi - Pho 10  Ly Quoc Su
• 61 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi - Pho Thin

Pho bo is probably the dish that you have the most experience with when it comes to Hanoi Street Food. You really must sample the beef noodle soup, which is made with fresh rice noodles and beef broth that has been slow-cooked for a whole day. 

This mouthwatering noodle meal was mostly served for breakfast, but it is now readily available throughout Hanoi city at any time of the day or night. 

All three of the Pho restaurants in the Old Quarter, Pho Ly Quoc Su, Pho Thin, and Pho Bat Dan, are well-known for their traditional beef pho. 

Bun Cha

Address:

• 24 Le Van Huu Street, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi - Bun Cha Huong Lien
• 21 Nguyen Huu Huan Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi - Bun Cha Ta

Before being placed in a bowl of prepared dipping sauce, chunks of marinated pig patties and pork belly slices are barbecued over charcoal. The dipping sauce is enhanced with colorful pickled carrots and kohlrabi. 

This mouthwatering dish is served with rice vermicelli noodles and a generously sized plate of a combination of lettuce, cilantro, and purple perilla. Bun cha is the most popular option for lunch in Hanoi, and it can be found anywhere there is smoke from beef being cooked on the street in Hanoi. 

Banh Mi 

Address:

• 25 Hang Ca Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi - Banh Mi 25
• 38 Dinh Liet street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi - Banh Mi Pho Co

Baguettes in Hanoi strictly adhere to the traditional basic ingredients, although variances can be found throughout the country's length. A crisp banh mi Hanoi is comprised of a plethora of ingredients, including grilled pork (or chicken), homemade pork liver paté, pickles, a liberal sprinkle of cilantro leaves, slices of cucumber, and chili sauce. 

To have the most enjoyable experience with Banh Mi, you should go to Banh Mi 25 in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. This well-known institution provides freshly baked banh mi with a selection of fillings that are filled with taste, including pork, chicken, and tofu, among other options from which to choose.

Bun Dau Mam Tom

Address: 

• 31 Hang Khay, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi - Bun Dau Hang Khay
• 174 Xa Dan 2, Dong Da District, Hanoi - Bun Dau Co Hang
• 04 Ngo Gach, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi - Bun Dau Ngo Gach

One of the most well-known street foods in Hanoi is called bun dau mam tom, and it is created by combining rice vermicelli noodles, tofu, and pork belly with fermented shrimp paste. It is a well-liked option among both locals and visitors alike to Hanoi Street Food. 

 

Steaming stuffed pancake - Banh Cuon 

Address:

• 49 Ham Tu Quan Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi - Banh Cuon Ham Tu Quan,
• 12 Hang Ga Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi - Banh Cuon Thanh Van
• 68 Hang Cot Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi - Banh Cuon Phuong

When making banh cuon, a thin sheet of rice flour is rolled up and steamed until it becomes hot. The sheet is then stuffed with a mixture of cooked minced pork, wood ear mushrooms, and shallots that have been finely chopped. 

Following that, a part is topped with some fried shallots and coriander or fresh savory, and then it is served with its own dipping sauce. 

They are dipped into the dipping sauce, which has been seasoned with a drop of ca cuong, which is the essence of a gigantic water bug. Among the side dishes that accompany banh cuon are either Vietnamese pork sausage or pork that has been grilled.

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Bún cá  - Fish noodle soup

Bun ca is a soup made with noodles and freshwater fish that is deep-fried. Fish chunks that have been fried, fish broth, dills, tomatoes, spring onions, and perilla leaves are all components of this dish. 

The fried fish is nice and crispy, and it does not taste fishy or overly dry. Even after being dipped into the broth, it retains its crunchiness. 

To obtain the perfect harmony of salty, sour, sweet, and spicy flavors, it is served with a touch of lime, vinegar, chile, and herbs.

Bún ốc - Snail noodle soup

Address: 

• 36 Luong Ngoc Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi - Bun Oc Pho Co
• 06 Hang Chai Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi - Bun Oc Co Them
• 43 Nguyen Sieu Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi - Bun Oc Co Hue

One of the most well-known meals on Hanoi Street Food made with snails is Bun oc. The Vietnamese have a long history of eating freshwater snails gathered in rice paddy areas. According to the custom, the snails are soaked in the residual rice-soaking water for a few hours to remove their slime. 

After the snails have been cleaned, they are boiled to create a base for the broth used in the noodle soup. After the snails have been boiled, they are removed from their shells one at a time and then stir-fried with garlic and onions to enhance their flavors.

After that, tomatoes are added to the broth, which gives it a magnificent light red color. Additionally, rice wine vinegar is added to the soup, which gives it a somewhat sour flavor. The rice noodles in a bowl of Bun oc are topped with fried tofu, stir-fried snails, green onions, and chili jam. The bowl is then filled with rice noodles that are soaked in the delectable broth.

Bún thang - Rice noodles with chicken, eggs, and pork

Address: 

• 37 Cua Nam Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi - Bun Thang Cua Nam
• 48 Cau Go Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi - Bun Thang Ms. Duc
• 29 Hang Hanh Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi - Bun Thang Hang Hanh

One of the most common types of noodle soup in northern Vietnam is bun thang. Bun thang includes dried shrimp, wood ear mushrooms, shredded chicken, thin strips of pork sausage, thin strips of egg crepes, shrimp floss, spring onions, and aromatic fresh herbs, as well as chicken broth. 

The flavors of Bun thang are enhanced by the addition of lime, rice vinegar, shrimp paste, and chili sauce, just as they are in other different types of noodle meals.

Phở cuốn - Beef in uncut noodle roll

• 25 Ngu Xa Street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi - Pho Cuon Huong Mai
• 31 Ngu Xa Street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi - Pho Cuon 31
• 35 Nguyen Khac Hieu Street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi - Pho Cuon Hung Ben

Pho Cuon is a Vietnamese dish that translates to "noodle roll." Each roll is comprised of a variety of ingredients, including fried beef, lettuce, cucumber, basil, and cilantro. all wrapped up in a white sheet of uncut noodles (Pho) and referred to as "Cuon." 

A bowl of nuoc cham, also known as dipping sauce, is served alongside pho cuon, which is a roll that contains all of these ingredients in a neat little package. 

We are exposed to a variety of flavors in our mouths when we take a bite of the Pho cuon that has been immersed, and its texture is soft and fine.

Xôi xéo - Sticky rice and mung bean

Address:

• 35B Nguyen Huu Huan Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi - Xoi Yen
• 24 Duong Thanh Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi - Xoi Cat Lam
• 44 Hang Hom Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi - Xoi Xeo

It is common for street vendors to sell xoi xeo along the sidewalks or on a paddling bicycle beginning early in the morning. 

This dish is frequently the first option many individuals choose for breakfast. Sticky rice that has been steamed and seasoned with turmeric powder is the foundation of xoi xeo, which is then topped with mung bean, fried shallot, and some liquid fat.\

The turmeric is responsible for the distinctive and eye-catching yellow hue of Xoi xeo. The sticky rice is simply wrapped in a green lotus leaf or a banana leaf, and it can be consumed immediately without the need for any further condiments. However, there are instances in which additional pork flosses are also put to the surface of the sticky rice.

Com Tam

Address: 

• 72 Ma May Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi - New Day Restaurant
• 16 Nguyen Sieu Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi - Com Pho Co 

Com Tam is a form of cooking that is commonly used in Vietnamese homes and is an extremely widespread style of cooking in Hanoi as well as in all other cities in Vietnam. Rice is also available in plenty, in addition to the several available noodle meals. Com Tam is the option that office workers and employees would select for lunch or dinner if they were looking for something that would satisfy their hunger.

At every Com Tam location, the dishes are presented in a showcase glass cabinet like a buffet, and they are completely ready to be viewed and ordered. This allows you to order the items that you desire, which are then placed on a plate of rice after they have been prepared. In addition, each dish is presented in its own bowl, giving the impression that the meal is a luxurious affair.

Banh trang tron & Banh trang nuong - Rice paper salad & Vietnamese pizza

Address:

• 24B Ly Quoc Su, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi - Banh Trang Tron Chi Ba Beo
• 86 Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi - Banh Trang Tron Hang Trong
• 03 Nguyen Sieu, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi - Banh Trang Tron Nguyen Sieu

Hanoi is home to a wide variety of nighttime snacks, including rice paper salad and Vietnamese pizza, both of which are easily accessible on virtually every street corner. 

The ingredients that go into making rice paper salad are rice paper, quail eggs, shredded mango, fresh herbs, and tasty dried beef that has been shredded. 

The Vietnamese pizza, on the other hand, is made of rice paper that has been fried and topped with beaten eggs, dried shredded beef, minced pork, sausage, and other ingredients.

Bún riêu cua  - Freshwater crab noodle soup

Address: 

• 5A Tho Xuong Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi - Bun Rieu Ms. Thu
• 13 Hoe Nhai Street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi - Bun Rieu Hoe Nhai

White rice noodles, braised freshwater crabs, fried tofu, and beef fillets that have been finely sliced are the components that make up the dish known as bun rieu cua.

Because of the presence of tomato paste and annatto oil, which is derived from achiote tree seeds, the broth of this noodle soup has a distinctive crimson hue. This color is a result of the combination of these two ingredients.

Explore the Hanoi Street Food Tour,  you can see bun rieu cua topped with beef, snails, or fish. A bowl of Bun Rieu cua is typically served alongside a small baset of a variety of sliced green vegetables, such as lettuce and cilantro, or banana flowers. 

When combined with the red broth and crab that is loaded with greens, chile paste, tamarind, or kumquat provides a sourness and a spicy flavor to the dish.

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Phở xào bò - Stir fry noodles with beef

Address: 

• Pho Xao Phu My – 45 Bat Dan Stree, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
• Pho Xao Thanh Beo – 11 Hang Buom Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
• Pho Yen – 66 Cua Bac Street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi

Pho Xao Bo is a delectable dish that features tender meat, supple rice noodles, and green veggies that are highly flavorful. To ensure that nothing is undercooked or overcooked, the beef and veggies are first stir-fried separately before being combined. After that, they are stir-fried with some garlic and soy sauce in the very last minute. The meal is at its most delicious when it is seasoned with chile, rice vinegar or lime, and a little bit of soy sauce.

Nem chua ran

Address:

• 36 Tam Thuong, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi - Nem Chua Ran Tam Thuong
• 465 Doi Can, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi - Nem Chua Ran Chi Hanh
• 29/21/30 Thuy Khue, Tay Ho District, Hanoi - Nem Chua Ran Thuy Khue

The wonderful deep-fried fermented pork roll known as nem chua ran is just one of the many mouthwatering fried treats that can be found in Hanoi during your time there. 

 

To attain the ideal harmony of flavors without becoming excessively sour, Nem chua ran is subjected to a natural fermentation process for a brief period. 

This process is carried out using a blend of flour, pork rinds, and pork that has been previously cured. 

Cafe Trứng - Egg coffee

Address: 

• 39 Nguyen Huu Huan Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi - Cafe Giang
• 13 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi - Cafe Dinh
• 11 Hang Gai Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi - Cafe Pho Co 

Egg coffee is a specialty served in Hanoi. It is prepared by whisking together a mixture of chicken egg yolk, sweetened condensed milk, butter, and cheese. Egg coffee is considered a delicacy in Hanoi. The robust Vietnamese Robusta coffee is located in the bottom of the cup, beneath the golden creamy soft layer that lies on top of an egg coffee. This layer is thick and sweet, but it does not make the experience sickening. Ca phe trung is technically considered to be a beverage; yet, it has a flavor that is reminiscent of liquid tiramisu, and as a result, we would classify it as a dessert.

To preserve its temperature, the hot version is transported in a bowl filled with hot water. It is recommended that you slowly whisk the bobbing froth of the beaten egg while the coffee is placed underneath it. It is the combination of the sweet flavor of condensed milk, the flavor of the egg, and the bitterness of the coffee that all work together to create the hypnotic aroma that is left behind.

Banh ran -  Vietnamese fried donut

Address:

• 16A Ly Nam De, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi - Banh ran Gia Trinh
• 52 Hang Chieu, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi - Banh ran Hang Chieu
• 242 Lac Long Quan, Tay Ho District, Hanoi - Banh ran Vong Thi

If you are going to take a tour of Hanoi Streert Food, you really must eat the banh ran, which is a delicious Vietnamese fried donut. 

This delectable dessert can be discovered at any market or street corner in the city, and it entices people who are passionate about food with its alluring golden crust, crisp texture, and savory fillings. 

 

Because of its enticing flavor, banh ran is an excellent choice for a late afternoon snack because it may satiate your appetites with its delectable flavors. 

Every foodie visiting Vietnam should make time to go on Hanoi Street Food Tour. You will discover a riveting world of one-of-a-kind flavors that will leave an impression that will last a lifetime if you venture off the beaten route and immerse yourself in the bustling streets and colorful markets.