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Hanoi is famous for delicious dishes that are not only beautiful in appearance but also attractive in taste when enjoyed. Every time winter comes, the hot delicacies in this land become more special and attractive. Before each cold wave comes, we can’t help but go out and enjoy the flavors of this winter. Join us to immediately discover 5 must-try winter specialties in Hanoi.

1/ Rib congee (chao suon)

The joys of fried Vietnamese twist bagel and pork floss in plain white congee with a touch of reminiscence. Each sip of hot porridge is rich, sticky, sweet and fragrant with soft ribs that melt on the tip of the tongue. Serve with pork floss, chili powder, some fried onions and hot, crispy fried bagels cut into small pieces to get the fullest flavor of the rib porridge. A delicious bowl of porridge is just enough to warm your stomach but not too filling.

2/ Steamed rice cake (banh duc nong)

Hanoi’s steamy, squishy rice cake is a traditional dish that has been around for a long time with the main ingredients being rice, peanuts, tofu, minced meat stir-fried with  mushrooms, herbs, dried onions and drizzle with sweet and sour dipping sauce or bone cellar broth.

3/ Rice & pork pyramid dumpling (banh gio nong)

Bánh giò is a originally a steamed street snack from Northern Vietnam. It’s a small, savory snack great any time of the day, made with a rice flour outer layer, ground pork, mushroom and onion filling and all with a special aroma from a banana leaf wrapper.

4/ Grilled corn and grilled sweet potato

This street snack often appears on cold days in the capital. The fragrant aroma of corn and large, evenly roasted potatoes, golden on the charcoal grill, easily stimulate the sense of smell and taste of anyone passing by. Sip a sweet, fragrant gift and feel the simplest, most simple joys in the heart of the bustling capital.

5/ Bagel twist (quay nong)

It is common to see images of Hanoians eating hot bagel twist, especially in winter. Often eaten with pho and porridge, but when eaten alone, this hot dish is also very tasty. Hot “quay nong” eaten alone is characterized by being much softer, fragrant, denser and more flexible. In addition, hot “quay nong” can also be dipped in a bowl of dipping sauce mixed with kohlrabi and pickled carrots, which is very delicious. In particular, Hanoi’s hot “quay nong” is quite cheap, as well as corn cakes or potato cakes, you can absolutely enjoy it at any time because it is available on most of Hanoi’s snack streets.