Hanoi ranks among world’s best food cities

July 29, 2024 | 18:40

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Hanoi has made it into the Top 15 culinary destinations in the world, as voted by users of the travel website Tripadvisor.

Tripadvisor recently published a list of the 15 most appealing culinary cities globally, helping travellers find more suggestions for enjoying delicious dishes. Hanoi stands in 12^th place and is regarded as the culinary capital of Vietnam.

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Tripadvisor introduced Hanoi’s cuisine as, "refined and delicate." The travel website said that Hanoi dishes are renowned for their natural flavours, clear broths, fresh herbs, and simple seasoning. "Bun cha is a quintessential Hanoi dish that perfectly embodies this, a noodle dish that elevates the smokiness of the grilled pork patties by pairing them with a light dipping sauce," said the Tripadvisor article.

Tripadvisor recommended visitors come to Hanoi to savour the iconic dishes of the capital, whether from modest eateries or upscale restaurants honoured by Michelin. Specifically, Hanoi's Old Quarter is an incredibly lively area with many enticing local specialities for tourists, such as banh cuon, pho, and cha ca La Vong.

Additionally, on Tripadvisor, Trang Tien ice-cream, and milk coffee are typical Hanoi treats rated 4 to 4.5 stars.

Hanoi’s cuisine has been featured in various TV shows by renowned chef Anthony Bourdain, who visited the city multiple times. The chef tried out several iconic street foods and drinks of the city, including bun cha, bun oc, bun suon chan gio, banh cuon, and bia hoi.

The list of 15 cities with the most appealing cuisines in the world by Tripadvisor includes New Orleans, Mexico City, Athens, Bangkok, Kyoto, and Istanbul, among others.

By Mai Anh

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