For a long time, Chinese food has had a certain position on the world culinary map with its sophisticated cooking techniques and complex flavors. If you do not have the opportunity to travel to this land to enjoy, you can still try these dishes right in the heart of Hanoi. Travellive would like to introduce 3 Chinese restaurants in the capital with unique flavors for readers to enjoy.
Tim Ho Wan - Hong Kong dimsum restaurant with Michelin star
Tim Ho Wan is the name of a chain of dim sum restaurants in Hong Kong around the world. At its main branch in Hong Kong, Tim Ho Wan has been honored with a Michelin star - a star considered the Oscar of the culinary industry.
When you come to Tim Ho Wan, you must try the dumplings.
No need to go too far, right in Hanoi you can enjoy the famous dim sum dish. The restaurant is located on the 36th floor of Lotte building on the poetic Lieu Giai street. The dishes served by Tim Ho Wan are commented by many to have the same original flavor as the main location in Hong Kong. The soft, chewy dumplings, fragrant with shrimp, fresh meat and a little salty and sweet from the char siu are the unforgettable impressions that many people think of when thinking of Hong Kong cuisine.
If it's your first time trying it, Travellive suggests you choose classic dishes like wontons, meatballs, char siu bao, rice rolls, chicken feet in soy sauce, tofu... This place is famous for its shrimp wontons and char siu bao with soft skin and delicious fillings.
The next plus point for the restaurant is the luxurious space suitable for receiving guests or entertaining partners.
Quiet, private space on the 36th floor of Tim Ho Wan restaurant.
Thuc Vi Thien - Sichuan restaurant famous for its spicy taste
This is a restaurant that sells Chinese food, specifically Sichuan food. Anyone who loves Chinese culture will surely know that each region has its own culture and culinary habits.
Sichuan Province is famous for its hot and spicy dishes, the most prominent of which is the tofu with spicy meat sauce that warms the stomach. In addition, the cuisine here also impresses with its diverse hot pot dishes. At Thuc Vi Thien, you can enjoy Sichuan-style dishes in particular and Chinese dishes in general such as spicy stir-fried crayfish, steamed buns with meatballs, spicy and sour shredded potatoes, spicy grilled fish, grilled skewers, sour fish soup, etc.
Thuc Vi Thien has a cozy space with many rows of tables suitable for families and groups. Although not too luxurious, this place is a suitable choice if you want to gather with friends or relatives to eat and drink.
Famous grilled crayfish dish at Thuc Vi Thien restaurant.
John Anthony - JW Marriot - luxury Cantonese restaurant
Located within the 5-star JW Marriot Hotel, John Anthony Restaurant serves Hong Kong dim sum and Cantonese barbecue. The Guangdong region - southeastern China with its warm climate and fresh produce often produces dishes with light, fresh flavors, without focusing on using too many spices to overpower the ingredients.
Cantonese cuisine is summed up in the saying: “The whiter the rice, the better. The finer the meat, the better.” In spring, Cantonese people eat cool food, and in winter they eat warm, rich food. The cooking methods are also very sophisticated, from stewing, simmering, simmering to roasting and grilling, all are very elaborate.
Hong Kong style roast duck is a must-try dish at John Anthonny.
John Anthonny impresses with its diverse and easy-to-eat menu. Dishes such as Cantonese roast duck, pine nut fried rice with spinach sauce, crab vermicelli, charcoal grilled meat... all surprise diners with their fresh and delicious flavors. An interesting thing about the restaurant is that although it sells Cantonese dishes, John Anthonny has a special grill just to roast duck in the style of... Beijing.
The restaurant's plus points are its quiet, luxurious space and unique drink menu such as premium wines, gin cocktails, local beers...
These are all restaurants that sell Chinese dishes that, according to Travellive, have unique flavors and good service quality. You should book a table in advance because during this bustling festival season, everywhere can easily become crowded. The above restaurants also offer takeaway, when you want to gather at home.
Wishing you a very “delicious” new year.
The interior of John Anthony restaurant has many motifs with strong Chinese culture.
