These 6 dishes are a must-try in Hanoi during autumn.

1. Rice Flake Sausage

Many people know sticky rice patties as a side dish to vermicelli with fermented shrimp paste, but in fact, it's also a delicious snack. On a cool autumn day, enjoying a hot sticky rice patty with its soft, chewy, sweet and fragrant sticky rice filling will bring an unforgettable flavor.

So where is the best place to eat sticky rice patties? You can enjoy this dish in Vong Village, famous for its sticky rice patties.

2. Bun Cha (Grilled Pork with Vermicelli)

When talking about Hanoi, one cannot leave out bun cha (grilled pork with vermicelli). Its appeal comes not only from the fragrant grilled pork patties sizzling over charcoal but also from the rich, tangy, spicy, salty, and sweet dipping sauce. In the cool autumn weather, enjoying a warm bowl of Hanoi bun cha offers a unique and unforgettable taste that can only be experienced in Hanoi during the fall.

Here are some famous and long-standing bun cha restaurants in Hanoi:

• Bun cha (grilled pork patties with vermicelli) on bamboo skewers in Dong Xuan Market alley: the bun cha here sells out very early (4:30 PM).
• Huong Lien Bun Cha, also known as "Obama Bun Cha" (24 Le Van Huu Street, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi)
• Bun cha que tre (grilled pork patties with vermicelli) at alley 213 Bach Mai (Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi), only open from 2 PM to 4 PM.
• Bun Cha Duy Diem (140 Ngoc Khanh Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi)

3. Pork Rib Porridge

On a chilly Hanoi morning, a steaming bowl of pork rib porridge is perfect. The sweetness of the meat, the richness of the porridge, the addition of shredded pork, chili powder, and fried dough sticks make for a truly satisfying meal. This dish in Hanoi has a unique flavor unlike anywhere else; the porridge is cooked to a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth consistency, and the pork ribs are tender. The rich, crispy fried dough sticks are especially appealing to both children and adults. You should definitely visit the most famous pork rib porridge shop in Hanoi, located in Huyen Alley, Ly Quoc Su Street!

4. Boiled Snails

The dish sounds simple, but it really is simple. Hot snails combine the sweet, savory, and chewy texture of snails with a sweet and sour fish sauce, lime, lemongrass, and chili, infused with the fragrant aroma of ginger. This "simple" snail dish, combined with the cool weather, has captivated countless food lovers. Some famous and sought-after snail restaurants include those on Tong Duy Tan Street, Ba Gia's snail restaurant near West Lake, boiled snails on Dinh Liet Street, and Chi Le's snail restaurant near Cua Bac Street…

5. Chinese Glutinous Rice Dumplings

Sticky rice balls (Bánh trôi tàu) are a special treat, only sold during the cold season in Hanoi. For a long time now, the cool autumn weather in Hanoi has been incomplete without this incredibly delicious sticky rice ball dish. These round rice balls come with various fillings such as mung bean, red bean, minced meat with ginger, peanuts, and coconut. You should visit famous places specializing in this dish such as Bà Mai's shop (Hàng Bạc Street), the sticky rice balls on Tô Hoàng embankment, Bà Thìn's sweet soup shop (Bát Đàn Street), and several shops on Lương Định Của, Hàng Bồ, Nguyễn Khuyến, and Phạm Ngọc Thạch streets... The price for a bowl of sticky rice balls ranges from 8,000 to 20,000 VND.

If you're a travel enthusiast and dream of "eating the world," you can't miss Hanoi in autumn. With its cool weather, romantic scenery, and delicious local specialties, you'll experience a Hanoi that not only looks and feels completely different, but also tastes incredibly delicious and rich.

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Lan Oanh