07/09/2026
HANOI STREET FOOD – 11 LOCAL DISHES EVERY TRAVELLER SHOULD TRY 🍜❤️
Hanoi is more than just Pho, Bun Cha and Banh Mi.
From tiny family-run eateries hidden in narrow streets to steaming bowls served from a small sidewalk stall, Hanoi's food scene is full of authentic flavours and unforgettable experiences.
If you're visiting Hanoi and want to eat like a local, here are 11 delicious dishes worth adding to your food list: 👇
🍽️ 1. Banh Cuon – Steamed Rice Rolls
Soft and delicate rice rolls filled with minced pork, wood ear mushrooms or egg, topped with crispy fried shallots and served with fresh herbs and dipping fish sauce.
🍜 2. Bun Oc – Vietnamese Snail Noodle Soup
A traditional Hanoi favourite featuring rice noodles, snails, tofu, fresh herbs and a light, slightly sour broth.
🥘 3. Vietnamese Hotpot
Perfect for sharing! Enjoy a bubbling pot of flavourful broth with fresh vegetables, meat, seafood and local ingredients.
🐟 4. Bun Ca – Fish Noodle Soup
Rice noodles served with crispy fried fish, a fragrant tomato-based broth, dill and fresh herbs.
🍲 5. Mien Xao Luon – Stir-Fried Glass Noodles with Eel
Crispy fried eel combined with glass noodles, egg, bean sprouts and fresh vegetables — full of texture and flavour.
🥢 6. Banh Da Tron – Mixed Rice Noodles
Flat rice noodles mixed with fish cake, sausage, tofu, peanuts, herbs and greens for a delicious combination of flavours.
🍤 7. Banh Tom – West Lake Shrimp Cakes
One of Hanoi's iconic snacks! Crispy shrimp fritters served with sweet-and-sour dipping sauce and green papaya.
🥟 8. Banh Goi – Vietnamese Pillow Cake
Golden, crispy pastry filled with minced pork, wood ear mushrooms, vermicelli and quail egg. Perfect as a street-food snack!
🍗 9. Mi Ga Tan – Herbal Chicken Noodle Soup
Tender chicken and noodles cooked with traditional Vietnamese herbs, creating a rich, comforting and aromatic bowl.
🍚 10. Banh Duc Nong – Hot Rice Cake
A warm and comforting Hanoi dish made with soft rice cake, minced pork, mushrooms, herbs and savoury fish sauce.
🍧 11. Che – Vietnamese Sweet Dessert
A colourful Vietnamese dessert with countless variations — beans, jelly, fruit, coconut milk, sticky rice and more. A perfect way to finish your food adventure!
❤️ THE BEST WAY TO EXPERIENCE HANOI FOOD?
Don't rush.
Sit on a tiny plastic stool.
Watch the streets come alive.
Listen to the sounds of Hanoi.
And taste one dish after another. 🇻🇳✨
That's the real charm of Hanoi street food.
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