1. Bun cha – Charcoal Grilled Pork Patties with Vermicelli Noodles and Herbs
Where: Bun cha nem cua be Dac Kim (67 Duong Thanh Street, Old Quarter)
2. Cha ca – Fish Sauteed in Dill and Turmeric, Eaten with Vermicelli Rice Noodles
Where: Cha ca Thang Long (31 Duong Thanh Street, Old Quarter)
Lao Ngu cha ca (171 Thai Ha, Dong Da district, Tel: 04 35146768)
Chả Cá Anh Vũ (120 K1 Giảng Võ, Quận Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Tel:0435121379)
3. Xôi xéo – Sweet Sticky Rice with Mung Bean Paste, Fried Shallots and Meat of Choice
Where: Xoi Yến (35b Nguyen Huu Huan Street, Old Quarter)
4. Pho Xao– Saucy Stir-fried Rice Noodles with Beef and Greens
Where: No Name (Hang Giay Street between Hang Buom Street & Ngo Gach Street, Old Quarter)
5. Nem Cua Be – Crab Meat-Stuffed Egg Rolls
Where: Bun cha nem cua be Dac Kim (67 Duong Thanh Street, Old Quarter)
6. Banh cuon – Thin Rice Rolls Filled with Ground Pork and Woodear Mushrooms
Where: Banh cuon gia truyen (14 Hang Ga Street, Old Quarter)
7. Mien xao luon – Glass Noodles Stir-fried with Crispy Mini Eels, Bean Sprouts, Egg and Topped with Fresh Cucumbers, Fried Shallots and Purple Perilla
Where: Mien luon (87 Hang Dieu Street, Old Quarter)
8. Banh goi– Deep-fried Pockets Filled with Glass Noodles, Ground Pork and Woodear Mushrooms
Where: No name (52 Ly Quoc Su Steet, Old Quarter)
9. Xoi kem – Sweet Sticky Rice Topped with Vanilla Ice Cream and Toasted Coconut
Where: No name (8 Hai Ba Trung, the corner of Hai Ba Trung and Phan Chu Trinh)
10. Chim Quay – Barbecued Pigeon
Where: No Name(Hang Giay Street between Hang Buom Street & Ngo Gach Street, Old Quarter)
Honorable Mentions: Northern Noodle Soups
Where: Bun Rieu – Sour Crab-based Noodle Soup with Snails and Tomatoes (Mai Hac De Street), Bun Thang – Chicken and Shrimp Noodle Soup (Hang Dieu Street, Old Quarter), Van Than – Wonton Soup (125 Mai Hac De Street)
