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17 MUST – VISIT ATTRACTIONS IN HANOI – VIETNAM

1. Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, is an intriguing relic of Vietnam’s history and, signifying its historical and cultural importance, was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. Also known as the Hanoi Citadel, many artefacts and items dating back to between the 6th and 20th centuries were excavated in 2004, including foundations of old palaces, ancient roads, ponds and wells. On top of these discoveries, archaeologists also found bronze coins, ceramics and pottery from China and many places in Asia, all of which demonstrate a close trading relationship in the area. Visitors should head for the display room that features interesting excavated items and mock-ups of the citadel itself. It’s closed on Mondays. Address: 19C Hoàng Diệu, Hà Nội, 100000, Vietnam
2. Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
The ancient art of water puppetry has long been associated with Hanoi. Watch as puppets dance elegantly – controlled by a whole troupe of puppet masters – telling a story of the famous Legend of the Restored Sword of King Le, which is about Hoan Kiem Lake and a giant tortoise. Traditional content of water puppet performance like daily life of Vietnamese farmers (cultivating, tending buffalo, catching fishes…), communal entertainment (swimming contest, dragon dancing…), or historical legends (Le Loi returns precious sword…), with modest performance way have appealed audiences for centuries. However, the artists of Thang Long Water Puppet Theater want to renew the old puppet shows with effect of light, music and combination between people and puppets. It sounds risky, but the theater has been successful since the beginning the beginning and received favors and praises from audiences. To enjoy some typical water puppet performances, you can take a look at the video below. Certainly, it will be much great if tourists can directly watch these shows in Thang Long Water Puppets Theater after enjoying a cup of coffee in the coffee lounge which is right in front of the theater, and giving a nice view to Hoan Kiem Lake. Show schedule: There are puppet show every day at 15:30 – 17:00 – 18:30 – 20:00 – 21:15 and Sunday at 9:30 Address: 57B Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Hà Nội, Vietnam

3. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Ho Chi Minh has left an indelible mark on Vietnamese history and he is revered in Hanoi as the country’s greatest leader. Nicknamed ‘Uncle Ho’ by locals, his preserved body is now laid to rest in a glass case in the Ba Dinh area of Hanoi. This is more than a tourist attraction, it is a part of living history and a visit here stays long in the memory. Address: 2 Hùng Vương, Hà Nội, 100000, Vietnam
4. Hoan Kiem lake, Ngoc Son Temple
Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi attracts tourists and locals looking to get away from the noise and frenetic pace of the city. Peaceful and quiet, the lake surrounds Ngoc Son Temple, a pagoda sitting in the centre on a small island.The temple attracts many visitors Ngoc Son Temple was built in the 18th century on Jade Island in the centre of the ‘Lake of the Returned Sword’ or Hoan Kiem Lake. Legend describes how an emperor was once given a magical sword which helped him defeat the Chinese Ming Dynasty and in doing so saw the return of the Golden Turtle God to the lake. Hoan Kiem Lake: The lake and temple offer plenty of trees and shaded spots in which to escape the busy city streets. To get there head towards the old quarter and the main post office which is located next to the lake. Tickets are purchased at a booth located on the left-hand side before you cross the bridge. The temple opens at 08:00 and closes at 17:00 every day and its best to get to the lake as early as possible to watch the locals do their morning yoga and Tai Chi. To get to the temple, walk across the flag-lined bright red Huc Bridge across to Jade Island.
5. Dong Xuan market
Dong Xuan Market is the largest market in Hanoi. Four storeys high, you can find all sorts of apparel, electronic items and food. Great for some shopping or to just experience the day-to-day life of the locals, you can practise bargaining here as it is a popular tourist market, and prices quoted are likely to be inflated. Address: 15 Cầu Đông, Hà Nội, Vietnam
6. Hanoi Old Quarter
Hanoi Old Quarter is a lively area where travellers can enjoy many fine examples of colonial architecture packed along narrow streets. This is the city’s ultimate shopping spot, and is full of cafés and restaurants to indulge in some delicious Vietnamese cuisine.
7. Hanoi Opera House
Built in 1911, this is one of the most elegant buildings in all of Hanoi, and visitors can enjoy opera and dance performances here to this day. It was modelled on the Paris Opera House, and the intricate design is even more magnificent at night when the cream-coloured floodlights are turned on. Address: Số 01 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội, 100000, Vietnam
8. Temple of Literature
This charming temple complex hosts the Imperial Academy, the oldest university in Vietnam. It was built in 1070 by Emperor Lý Thánh Tông’s dynasty to serve as a center of learning, dedicated to the Chinese scholar Confucius. Address: 58 Quốc Tử Giám, Hà Nội, 100000, Vietnam
9. Hoa Lo Prison
This prison was built by the French in the 1880s, and was sarcastically named by American POWs as the Hanoi Hilton. Hoa Lo literally means, stove; it was certainly no Hilton. Senator John McCain was held here after his capture, and his uniform is on display. Address: 1 Hoả Lò, Hà Nội, Vietnam
10. Museum of Ethnology
This museum showcases the 54 different ethnic groups in Vietnam, all under one roof. It is interesting to browse through the displays and learn about the ethnic history of Vietnam. It’s closed on Mondays. Address: Nguyễn Văn Huyên, Hà Nội, 100000, Vietnam

11. One Pillar Pagoda
This pagoda is built on a single wooden pillar that’s just 1.25 metres in diameter. The story goes that heirless emperor Ly Thai Tong dreamt that he met Quan The Am Bo Tat, the Goddess of Mercy. Soon after, he married a young peasant girl who gave him a son. The pagoda was built between 1028 and 1054 to express his gratitude to the goddess. Address: Đội Cấn, Hà Nội, 100000, Vietnam
12. St Joseph’s Cathedral
This was one of the first structures built by the French colonial government in Indochina. Construction began in 1882 and finished in 1886, the whole church was built in neo-Gothic style, modelled after Notre Dame in Paris. Mass is still held inside several times a day. Address: 40 Nhà Chung, Hà Nội, 100000, Vietnam 13. West Lake
This is the biggest freshwater lake in Hanoi. Located right in the center of the city, it makes for a perfect evening walk. You can easily get to other places nearby and there are plenty of restaurants, bars and shops here to explore. Great photo opportunities await. Address: Hanoi, Vietnam
14. Ho Chi Minh Museum
This museum is dedicated to the late Vietnamese leader, Ho Chi Minh, referred to lovingly as Uncle Ho. His life is chronicled in eight different sections, running from his upbringing and youth to his travels, ideologies and ultimately what led to the founding of the Vietnamese communist party. English descriptions are available, and it’s closed on Mondays. Address: 19 Ngọc Hà, Hà Nội, 10000, Vietnam
15. Train street
This is a narrow street in the Old quarter where train tracks running right down the middle allow trains to pass terrifyingly close to the houses. The daily life of the locals have to be packed up multiple times a day when a train is scheduled to pass.

16. Hanoi Ceramic Mosaic Mural
The Hanoi ceramic mosaic mural is a mural on the wall of the dyke system of the city of Hanoi in Vietnam. The content of the mosaic contains decorative patterns of different periods in history of Vietnam. It has a length of about 4 km which is quite long. this is the reason why a lot of people visit here and it is also a nice attraction for the locals here.
17. Long Bien Bridge
The Long Bien Bridge is a historic cantilever bridge which connects the two famous districts in the city of Hanoi namely Hoan Kiem and Long Bien. It is around 1700 m in length and was opened long back in 1903 and is operational till now. There was some renovations conducted few years back to maintain the bridge for usage. Highlights: The bridge was built by architect Gustave Eiffel who is a notable architect and has build the bridge in a beautiful way. Currently, only half of the bridge remains in the actual shape that it was created back then. History: When the bridge was made, it was one of the longest bridges in Asia at that time. During the Vietnam war, the bridge was attacked a lot and had to go under heavy maintenance in order to become functional again.
18. Van Phuc Silk Village
Situated on the bank of Nhue River, about 10km southwest of Hanoi Old Quarter, Van Phuc silk village is renowned for its traditional weaving and premium quality silk products. Location & History Situated on the bank of Nhue River, about 10km southwest of Hanoi Old Quarter, Van Phuc silk village is renowned for its traditional weaving and premium quality silk products. At the age of more than 1,200 years, Van Phuc is proud to be the most ancient silk village which provides the best silk in Vietnam. Visitors to Van Phuc village will be impressed by typical manner of an ancient village in the north of Vietnam with banyan tree, well, communal house, and the sound of power-looms everywhere. Walking on the main road in Van Phuc, tourists will be lost in the world of silk with various products like shirts, ties, crafts, dresses… made of silk available in the village. Silk production Van Phuc silk has been known for its smooth, light weight, and elegant appearance. Especially, a traditional kind of silk called Van Silk made in Van Phuc make the wearers feel cool in summer and warm in winter. Today, to satisfy various demand for silk of the market, Van Phuc silk producers have expanded their silk and garment goods like embroidered silk, , wrinkled silk, double layers and more colors for silk products.
19. Bat Trang Ceramic Village
Bat Trang, traditional porcelain and pottery village with history of seven centuries, is an interesting attraction in Hanoi that tourists should not ignore. Bat Trang, the seven-century old pottery village, is an interesting attraction in Hanoi that tourists should not ignore. History Located in an area rich in clay, the village has advantage of ingredients to create fine ceramics. Moreover, lying beside the Red river, between Thang Long and Pho Hien, two ancient trade centers in the north of Vietnam during 15th-17th century, Bat Trang’s ceramics were favorite products not only in domestic market, but also foreign ones thanks to Japan, Chinese and Western trading boats that passed by. Products Bat Trang ceramics are produced for daily household use (bow, cup, plates, pot, bottle…), worshipping, or decoration purposes. Nowadays, the pottery artists bring into ceramics many innovations in production techniques, and creativity in products’ features, hence many new products have been born, and even daily household items may have the beauty like decoration ones. Activity Visiting Bat Trang, tourists can take a walk or join a buffalo tour for sightseeing and shopping. Besides many ceramic stores along the road in the village, tourists should visit Bat Trang Porcelain and Pottery Market where they can directly make pottery products by themselves. Many youngsters and foreign tourists are interested in in this pottery- making experience, and spend a whole day in the market to make a gift for family or friends.
20. Duong Lam ancient village
Far from Hanoi city about 50 km, Duong Lam Ancient Village is the unique ancient villages in Hanoi. The village is the unique laterite museum for the mossy ancient houses for over 400 years old. It is the museum for the rural lifestyle and agriculture village. There are many ancient houses still remains as original as well as traditional craft and career keep here. It makes a wonderful time to explore the countryside and old values of Vietnam

21. Perfume Pagoda
(Distance: 60 kilometres)
Built in the 15th century, this series of Buddhist temples are built into a mountain range in a maze of alleyways carved into the rock, with rich forests and flowing streams all around. The Perfume Pagoda is a large complex of pagodas, temples, and shrines on Huong Son Mountain. It is located on the right bank of Day River in the area of Huong Son Commune, My Duc District, Hanoi. How far is Perfume Pagoda from Hanoi? It is roughly 70 km from the city center, and it takes more than 1-hour driving to get there. Thanks to its location that is quite close to Hanoi, the peaceful Perfume Pagoda is a favorite place where the Hanoians and people of other northern provinces come for a weekend getaway from the bustling life.

With above interesting places and must-do activities, we hope that you can choose some of your favorite things to do when visiting Hanoi. If you have any questions, please let us know.

All THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE TRAVELLING TO HANOI

If you ask a local people “What is the spiritual symbol of Hanoi?” the answer will definitely be the Old Quarter. The Old Quarter is a place where you can find the fusion of the past and the modern life as well as the history and culture of Vietnam’s capital. There is no limitation on things to do in Hanoi. Therefore, if you are making a plan to go to Hanoi, why wouldn’t you plan a trip to this symbolic place?

HISTORY OF HANOI OLD QUARTER

The first chapter of Hanoi’s old quarter history was started in the 11th century when the King Ly Thai To, he decided to move the capital from Hoa Lu (Ninh Binh) to Thang Long (Hanoi). After this historical decision, many craftsmen gathered around the royal palace in order to sell their product. It lead to the establishment of the specialized villages of various types of product. In these villages, the skillful craftsmen with the same skills could cooperate conveniently and also made it easier to transport their products to different places. Hanoi’s Old Quarter development reached its peak under French colonial rule.

THE NAME OF STREETS IN HANOI OLD QUARTER

As mentioned above, the villages of specialized craftsmen formed a long time ago. Year after year, these villages transformed into the streets we see in the present day. There are 36 old streets with their names starting with the word “Hang”.
Now we will take a look at the list of 36 streets: Hang Bo, Hang Bac, Hang Gai, Hang Buom, Hang Thiec, Hang Hai, Hang Khay, Ma Vi, Hang Dieu, Hang Giay, Hang Lo, Hang Cot, Hang May, Hang Dan, Pho Moi, Phuc Kien, Hang Ngang, Hang Ma, Hang Mam, Hang Than, Hang Dong, Hang Muoi, Hang Non, cau Dong, Hang Hom, Hang Dau, Hang Bong, Hang Be, Hang Thung, Hang Bat, Hang Tre, Hang Voi, Hang Giay, Hang The, Hang Ga, Hang Da.

HANOI’S CULTURE

Hanoi’s traffic remains one of the most remarkable elements. It is perhaps that only in Hanoi you can see thousands of motorbikes driving in the same street. It seems to be quite strange and complicated, but it is too original that it will surprise you and give you more excited.
People love Hanoi for its traditional values and deep connection to Vietnamese culture. If you feel evidently with the interminable high-speed highways, the far away mini-marts or super-markets in your country, Hanoi seems really different. Small shops, local restaurants, hawkers, and general stores appear ins and outs.
Another traditional culture of Hanoi is about their families. Here, the other generations in a family often live together in the same house. In each family, they have an altar to worship their ancestor. Vietnamese as a whole, and Hanoi people in particular, often trend to the traditional values, customs and habits. Although the rapid development threatens the balance between the traditional and the modern, Hanoi has still kept its soul.

HOW TO GET TO HANOI CITY?

• Same as Ho Chi Minh city, Hanoi is the biggest and the most important in North Vietnam. Most transportation arrive and leave in Hanoi city. Hanoi has Noi Bai international airport therefore, all flights to Vietnam have in this airport. It is 45 minutes from city center.
  By flights: International flight: There are many different airlines have flight to Noi Bai airport. It is easy for travelers reach Vietnam by Hanoi first as well as end tour in Vietnam from Hanoi city.
• Airlines within Vietnam country: Vietnam airlines, Jetstar airlines, Vietjet airlines. Airlines from foreign countries: Air Asian, China Southern airlines, Asian airline, Eva airlines, Qatar airline, Korea airlines, American airlines, Japan airlines, Tukish airlines, Russian airlines, Cathay airlines, Angkor airlines, Laos airlines, Singapore airlines, etc.
• Domestic flight: Airlines within Vietnam country: Vietnam airlines, Jetstar airlines, Vietjet airlines, Bamboo airway.
  It has flights everyday with different times.
• By private transport: While you are stay in Vietnam already, you travel to Hanoi city by private car. With short distance from province around Hanoi in North Vietnam, this is the best way to travel to Hanoi. Although it is the most expensive transport, you can flexible time and have stopover en route as your arrangement.
• By train: There are trains from North to South and vice versa. Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are the main ones for these trains. Trains leave daily according to each time. Hanoi has two train stations. Travel from North to South and vice versa, it is Le Duan street train station. Another is Tran Quy Cap train station for travel to Lao Cai.
• Going by bus: Another comfortable way to go around the Old Quarter is by bus. You can take the bus from one destination to the next destination. The price for the bus is also cheap and you do not have to be worried about parking like you would if you took a motorbike. However, you need to be very careful when you find the bus that you will go by. If you choose the wrong bus, it will be a mess.

SHOPPING

Hanoi Old Quarter is a shopping heaven for the younger Hanoi since it offers numerous unique kinds of cloth, handicrafts, souvenirs and so on at reasonable prices. Here are some high spots around Hanoi’s Old Quarter for you to shop till you drop:

• Hanoi night market (Hang Dao Street – after 7 p.m every Fri, Sat, Sun): Clothes, textiles, accessories and tons of street food
• Dong Xuan Market (Dong Xuan Street): Everything. Yes they sell everything here.
• Hang Da Market (Hang Da Street): leather and fur clothes
• To Ngoc Van Street (9-12 a.m every Saturday): Cooking spices
• Hang Dau Street: Sneakers for both men and women
• Dinh Tien Hoang Street: Shoes
• Hang Gai Street: Fabric, especially silk
• Cau Go Street: Handicrafts, lacquer bamboo and carved bamboo
• Hang Buom Street: Cake, Vietnamese fruit jam and wine
• Hang Can Street: Books
• Nha Tho Street (Church Street): wine and other alcohol drinks
• Ly Thai To Street: Luxurious goods
• Le Thai To Street: Art Galleries
• Trang Tien Plaza (Hang Bai Street): Clothes.

ACCOMMODATION IN HANOI

• Hanoi is one of the most attractive destinations in Vietnam. Furthermore, most of conferences and seminars hold in this city. Therefore, Hanoi has a lot of different choices for accommodation. It has from homestay, guesthouse to luxury hotels.
• Most of hotels are in Old Quarter and this is the most convenient place for staying in Hanoi to tourist. Because when booking a tour in Hanoi or surrounding, most transport pick up and drop off at the hotel.

With above interesting places and must-do activities, we hope that you can choose some of your favorite things to do when visiting Hanoi. If you have any questions, please let us know

WEATHER, TOURIST SEASON IN HANOI
Representing the typical weather of tropical monsoon type in Northern Vietnam, Hanoi has the hot summer with high rainfall and the dry cold winter. The city also receives a large amount of sunlight and a relatively high humidity all throughout the year. Although the weather is divided into two main seasons: rainy season (from January to September), and dry season (from October to April), thank to transition months, Hanoi still experiences all four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter.

 HANOI WEATHER BY MONTH
Below you can find an overview of weather by month in Hanoi.

1. SPRING:

Lasting from February to April, Hanoi’s spring is humid and wet with drizzles. The average temperature normally ranges from 15 to 20 Celsius degree. As this kind of weather is suitable for the plants to grow and flowers to blossom, spring will be the best time for tourists to witness the vitality of tropical nature. Spring is also the time for Tet Holiday- the most essential and longest Vietnamese festival of the year.

2.SUMMER:
Hanoi’s summer is very hot with the average temperature of 32 degree (and has risen up in recent years), lasting from May to August (July is the hottest month). Since global warming has become a more and more serious problem, some summers are dry while others may be extremely wet with high humidity. Heavy rain is one feature of Hanoi’s summer, so don’t forget to bring a raincoat or an umbrella with you whenever leaving home. Moreover, be ready to be sweat under the sun during the day and a thunderstorm in the afternoon or evening!

3.FALL:
Fall is considered the most beautiful and romantic time for travellers to visit Hanoi. This season is quite short, typically from middle of September to the end of November. With the average temperature is 25 degree, Hanoi’s autumn is charming with warm sunlight, cool breeze and dry atmosphere. If you love seeing the leaves change color, enjoying some local autumn specialties such as young green rice, living slowly for a to appreciate the beauty of your life, you definitely should come to Hanoi in autumn

4.WINTER:
The cold weather of Hanoi will start from December and may last until late February, with the average temperature of 17.2 degree. However, sometimes it may drop to below 10 degree, and the high humidity will lend a hand in making the weather bitter cold. Bring some serious warm clothes is necessary, if you do not want to get a cold when visiting a tropical country! Hanoi’s winter is also famous for many delicious street foods which can warm you up in a chilly day

With above interesting places and must-do activities, we hope that you can choose some of your favorite things to do when visiting Ha Noi. If you have any questions, please let us know.

FOODS YOU MUST EAT IN HANOI

A special culture of Hanoi is about its long-standing cuisine. It is not magnifying when saying that Hanoi is a food paradise with the most famous noodle of “Phở”, one of the best coffee, and one of the best bread in the World. Being verified by the gourmets such as Gordan Ramsay (British famous chef), Anthony Bourdain (American cuisine writer), Hanoi’s food is a resistless thing. Don’t forget to spend several hours to experience Hanoi’s street foods as the dishes of rice noodles, bread, steamed sticky rice, stuffed pancake, in your trips to Vietnam. Below a list of most popular local foods that should not be missed in Hanoi, take a look and find out what are they..

1. Bún Chả – Barbecued Pork with Rice Vermicelli
Bún chả is one of locals and tourists’ favourite food, is a must to try whenever coming to Hanoi. The dish consists of grilled pork strips and balls or chả served over a bed of rice vermicelli noodles or bún. It’s typically eaten with its side dishes such as plate of fresh Vietnamese herbs and a bowl of dipping sauce. Other ingredients like pickled vegetables, like cabbage, carrots, onion or green papaya served with additional meatballs on the side. Grilled pork strips and pork balls. The sauce of this dish- combination of fish sauce or Nuoc Mam, vinegar, lime, sugar, garlic and chili, plays a very important role in flavour of this dish. Where to Eat It: Most restaurants in Vietnam specialize in making just one dish. In Hanoi, there are several restaurants and vendors of bun cha. While it is a popular meal for lunch, some restaurants serve it all day. For great local vermicelli experience, these are two special places to check in Hanoi. Bún Chả Hương Liên: Already popular, this restaurant is becoming more well-known when President Obama and Anthony Bourdain ate Bún chả together: Bun cha Hanoi at 34 Hang Than street, Ba Dinh district & Bún Chả Hương Liên restaurant added the name “Obama” to the link of their Although the walls are now covered with Obama’s pictures, the cuisine remains the same – local, authentic and delicious. This is one of the best Bún Chả restaurants in Hanoi. The combination of the slightly fatty, juicy pork balls, fresh herb, noodles dipped into the special sauce makes this dish unforgettable

2. Xôi Xéo:
Chances are you will encounter this dish in almost every outdoors market. There are even two restaurants dedicated fully to this dish in the Old quarters. Xoi Xeo is sticky rice topped with ground de-hulled Mung bean and fried onion. Sometimes it can be served with eggs or steamed chicken breast on request. The serving is really filling and it is good for any time of the day but most Vietnamese have it for breakfast or lunch. Where to try: Xoi Yen is all time local favorite sitting just North of Sword Lake (Hoan Kiem lake) on Nguyen Huu Huan street. Ask anyone in the area and they all know what you are referring to. The price varies, without chicken, a bowl of Xoi Xeo costs you about 50 cents. Have it with a glass of soy milk and you have more energy boost than a box of granola bars!
3. Bánh cuốn:
If the French has this famous delicious crepe made of wheat, egg and dairy products; Vietnamese and particularly Hanoian is proud of their steamed crepe from rice flour and water. A savoury meal, the inside stuffing contains ground pork, wood-ear and seasoning. Most street chefs make the dish right at door so look for a place that steams are coming up high. Banh cuon is served with nuoc mam, a mixture of fish sauce, sugar and lime. Where to try: Banh cuon Gia An – Ba Trieu street (opposite to Vincom tower) is a more upscale restaurants specializing in Banh Cuon. The price is not that big a difference (about $1.5 for a serving) compared with other street vendors (about 50-70 cents). Banh cuon there is made without preservative and of high hygiene condition. You can ask for a vegetarian option as well.
4. Phở (Noodle soup):
This universally famous food is best enjoyed in Hanoi, where it was “invented” in the early 20th century. Pho- or rice noodle soup- is omnipresent in Hanoi, appearing anywhere from street vendors to high end restaurant chain Pho 24. Some is served with chicken and some with beef. Each type of meat entails a variety of sub-dish, using from beef tenderloin to beef brisket, chicken wing to chicken thigh. The tip is, look for the place where locals gather the most and you know where you should order and sit down. Where to try: Pho Bat Dan is a famous local restaurants famous for its pho bo (beef rice noodle soup). Located in the Old quarter “jungle”, the store easily stands out for the long line of people waiting to be served. You are highly recommended to join the local, line up for the pho bowl and bring it to a selected table to eat
5. Bún thang:
If Pho is compatible to linguine in shape, Bun is more like spaghetti. Bun thang is one of the most popular yet hidden fares in Hanoi and one can hardly find it outside of the Old quarters or a few special restaurants scattering across the city. The chicken broth is artistically done and the dish is beautifully served. Bun thang is a harmonious blend of color- the yellow of sliced egg; the white of bun; the off-white of chicken and the green of onions and herbs. Where to try: Bun thang Ba Duc on Cau Go street is a great place to try the dish. This street vendor has a limited number of seats on the pavement but you will be surprised how many people can fit in the two storey old house behind the stall. Enjoy bun thang in such a setting gives the meal enormous highlights in your trip to Hanoi.
6. Cha Ca La Vong:
You think you have read about this name somewhere and yes, you are right. Cha ca La Vong is listed as one of the top 100 things you gotta try before you die by many cuisine experts. It is exquisitely grilled fish served with bún, peanut, green onions, dills and shrimp paste. The fish is carefully chosen so that there are not too many bones and fishy smells. Where to try: Cha Ca La Vong restaurant on 14 Cha Ca street is renowned nationally and internationally for its tradition and quality of serving the dish. It is much more expensive than other local food but the fact that you are sitting in one of the oldest house in Hanoi, served by the most traditionally styled chef is all worth it.
7. Cà Phê Trung- Vietnamese Egg Coffee
Although it is not a food, it is like food. Egg coffee or Cà Phê Trung is the most famous coffee in the north of Vietnam. It’s a thick cup of coffee over the egg yolk that is stuffed with condensed milk into a cool foam. Rich flavor, it can be likened to tiramisu dessert. It is so easy to look for several shops and places to enjoy a satiny Vietnamese egg coffee. However, one place we have tried and highly recommend is a hidden and difficult to find. That is called Cafe Phố Cổ Address: 11 Hàng Gai, Hàng Trống, Hà Nội
8. Banh My – What is BANH MI?
Banh Mi – Top10 most delicious sandwiches in the word according to evaluation of traveller. Not only Vietnamese but a lot of celebrities are eager to the mouthful taste of Banh Mi Anywhere in Hanoi also appears Banh Mi stores or only Banh Mi vendors. Near the old quarter, you may eat Banh Mi at breakfast or any meals because it is available to find it all day. We, local tour guide in Hanoi, will provide a detailed and distinguished place to enjoy the elegant taste of Hanoi Banh Mi.

• Banh Mi Nguyen Sinh. Banh Mi Nguyen Sinh is one of the first Banh Mi store in Hanoi. Home recipe and goose paste are two things making it special. However, due to the famous and reputable brand, Banh Mi Nguyen Sinh is quite expensive. Address: No. 17 Ly Quoc Su, Hanoi, Vietnam Hours Opening: 7: 30 – 21: 30 Price: from 40.000 VND to 80.000 VND
• Banh mi Minh Nhat – Banh mi MasterChef. If you want to find a store with reasonable prices and high quality, Banh Mi Minh Nhat is an ideal place for you. Interestingly, Minh Nhat is a chef winning the Vietnam Masterchef 2014. After that, she gave up the job in bank and started her dream in cuisine Address: No. 13 Hang Khay
•  Banh mi 25 Hanoi Banh Mi 25 Hanoi is a reliable brand not only travellers but also locals. It is understandable when this store is rated 5 star food on Tripadvisor because of tasty and diverse of types of Banh Mi, moreover, staff are friendly and the service is so good . Address: 25 Hàng Cá, Hàng Bồ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
• Banh mi Pho Hue (Banh mi Hue Street)You can find out the compliments given to this store by the famous chef :Geoffrey Deetz about their appetizing banh mi. BBC has commented about banh mi here : each ingredient has its own flavour and role in creating a delicious banh mi
• Address: No. 118 Hue  Street, Hai Bà Trưng District