Bun Cha (grilled pork with rice vermicelli) is northern Vietnam’s specialty, it’s one of Hanoi’s most famous street dishes. A large bowl of dipping sauce highlighted with grilled pork coming along side with rice vermicelli and fresh herbs. The grilled pork sits in the sauces as an extra marinating step.
When talking about Vietnamese Pho, you may have tried Pho bo – the beef version of the noodle soup. However, whenever there was a war, beef was scarce – giving life to chicken noodle soup, and we call it Pho ga.
Along the narrow streets full of motorbike and plastic stools, we often find a vendor hunching to pedal a rustic bicycle with a heavy bamboo basket on its back.
Hanoi is known as one of the best destinations for foodie, have a Vietnamese cooking class while traveling this city are many travelers’ favorite activity.
With commentary textures, reliance on herbs, and a selective use of spices to reach a fine taste, here we would like to introduce top 5 Hanoi street foods and how to eat them.
If you’ve tried one Vietnamese food, it’s most likely Pho. While in Hanoi, eat a bowl of a traditional Pho is somewhat of a right of passage. But if you’ve already eaten Pho and are ready for the next noodle dish, the “Bun” it is!
