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Thanks to its refined, captivating, and appealing culinary culture, Hanoi has excellently ranked number 1 among the cities with the most attractive food scenes in the world, as recently announced by the online travel platform Tripadvisor.
Hanoi's cuisine leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has had the chance to taste it, even just once.
This list includes cities from various continents. The Americas include Hawaii and New Orleans (USA), Jamaica, Mexico City; Europe includes Brussels (Belgium), Naples (Italy), Athens (Greece), Barcelona (Spain), Paris (France); Asia includes Bangkok (Thailand), Kyoto (Japan), Hanoi (Vietnam), New Delhi (India), and also Istanbul (Türkiye), Marrakech (Morocco).
According to the ranking published by Tripadvisor, Hanoi proudly takes the top spot.
According to Tripadvisor, one of the best ways to discover a destination is through its cuisine. Travelers have the opportunity to savor traditional recipes passed down through generations, sample innovative dishes from local communities, and experience modern culinary concepts created by young chefs.
This travel page suggests that visitors come to Hanoi to enjoy the capital's iconic dishes. Dishes you should try include: pho, banh cuon (steamed rice rolls), cha ca (fish cakes), bun thang (noodle soup), bun oc (snail noodle soup); or impressive drinks like egg coffee, salted coffee, iced milk coffee... Whether enjoyed at humble eateries or high-end Michelin-starred restaurants, these dishes represent the essence and soul of Hanoi's cuisine.
La Vong fish cake - The essence of Hanoi cuisine.
Egg coffee - A signature drink of Hanoi.
In Hanoi, tourists can freely explore, experience the local cuisine, or choose "food tours" around the Old Quarter. If lucky enough to be accompanied by locals, tourists will discover delicious and affordable eateries, and may even hear the owners introduce the origins and history of the dishes, as well as some famous landmarks of the capital.
