I've had some queries about an important aspect of my visit to Hanoi - food.
It's been fantastic. While several restaurants had their charm, what most impressed me was the "street food" -- incredibly fresh, full of flavor, and cheap. Plus, it provides you the opportunity to hang out with the locals. Here are some photos of where and what I ate to see an important slice of Hanoi's culture:
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Didn't know what they had, but it sure smelled good. |
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I sat down, looked at someone else's meal, and pointed. Still not sure what it was, but it was good. |
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Fish cake |
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Again, couldn't resist the smell. |
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Full of all sorts of stuff and a wonderful broth. |
![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-GhO2siP-0m8/TW6VU_9k9cI/AAAAAAAAAFo/4KUTyv40-ks/s640/hanoi-streetfoodplace.jpg) |
I wasn't so hungry at the time but yet again the smell drew me in. I didn't try the brains though. |
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Another success. The dumplings were yummy. And less than $1. |
If you ever have a chance to visit Hanoi, I highly recommend following your nose and taking a plunge into the street food. No Vietnamese needed. I can attest to that.
Delicious! More please!
ReplyDeleteYum! So jealous. If only Korean streets had food like this (except for the brains; one's enough for me!)
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