Thanks to its sophisticated, attractive and appealing culinary culture, Hanoi has been ranked number 1 among the cities with the most attractive cuisine in the world, recently announced by the online travel platform Tripadvisor.
Hanoi cuisine leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has enjoyed it even just once.
The list includes cities from different continents. 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 (Turkey), Marrakech (Morocco).
The ranking list announced by Tripadvisor, Hanoi is honored to be ranked first.
According to Tripadvisor, one of the best ways to explore a destination is through its cuisine. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy traditional recipes passed down through generations, sample creative dishes from local communities, and experience modern culinary "concepts" created by young chefs.
This travel site recommends that visitors come to Hanoi to enjoy the capital's iconic dishes. Dishes you should try include: pho, banh cuon, cha ca, bun thang, bun oc; or impressive drinks such as egg coffee, salt coffee, iced milk coffee... Whether enjoyed at ordinary eateries or high-end restaurants honored by Michelin, these dishes represent the quintessence, the essence, the soul of Hanoi cuisine.
La Vong fish cake - The essence of Hanoi cuisine.
Egg coffee - A typical drink of Hanoi people.
Coming to Hanoi, tourists can freely explore, experience cuisine or choose "food tours" around the old town. If lucky enough to follow local friends, tourists will know delicious and affordable places to eat, and even hear the restaurant owners introduce the origin and history of the dishes as well as some famous landmarks of the capital.
