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Hanoi Ngõ Nooks
When a friend of mine returned home after living abroad last year, he longed for a bowl of bún cá . I suggested the classic Hanoi dish, with satisfyingly oily deep-fried fish, but he had other ideas — a fresh feast originally from Thai Binh, located almost 100 kilometers from the capital.
Hanoi Ngõ Nooks
In only three places have I enjoyed truly sumptuous bowls of bún bò giò heo : in its hometown of Huế, in Hội An and at Bún Bò Huế Thu Thùy in Hanoi .
Hanoi Ngõ Nooks
If you peel through the peaceful residential areas around the Quang Trung and Trần Hưng Đạo crossroads, you might just chance upon Bún Thang 11 Hạ Hồi, a humble, household noodle spot.
Hanoi Ngõ Nooks
Bánh Cuốn Bà Hoành is nearly a century old, and both the eatery’s name and the authenticity of the food they serve stem from the same source: the culinary wisdom of Grandma Hồng.
Hanoi Ngõ Nooks
After a long, draining day at work, the unexpected discovery of a steaming, peppery bánh giò , complete with oozing quail eggs, is the ultimate remedy.