Other Vietnamese Favorites in Hanoi
These Vietnamese foods are favorites in other parts of the country, but may be more difficult to find in Hanoi. If you aren't going to get a chance to venture to other parts of the country to eat, we advise that you search out a few of these additional foods, desserts and drinks while you are in Hanoi.
Hu Tieu
Pronounced: 'Hoo-Teeu'
Specialty of: Saigon
English Description: Hu Tieu is one of the most popular dishes in Southern Vietnam, specifically Saigon. It is also served 'dry' and is a favorite breakfast food. It consists of meaty pork bones in a flavorful light pork broth, served with rice noodles. It can also be served without broth, or 'dry' with a side of broth.
It can also be found in Hanoi if you look hard enough.
Banh Xeo
Pronounced: 'Baing Sayo'
English Description: Banh Xeo is sometimes described as a Vietnamese Omelet. Although is can look somewhat similar on a plate at first glance, that is a very poor comparison. It is neither made of eggs, or taste of an omelet. etc...
Com Tam
Pronounced: 'Comm-Tam'
Specialty of: Saigon
English Description: The literal translation of Com Tam is broken rice. Considered poor farmer food back in the day, it has turned into a popular staple in Southern Vietnam, but can be found in across the country, even in Hanoi.
Bun Bo Hue
Pronounced: Boon-Bo-Huay
Specialty of: Hue
English Description: This soup originated in the province of Hue which sits in the middle of Vietnam and was the capital city of the country for hundreds of years. The soup has a beef broth and is tradiotnally served with shrimp, blood cake, etc...