CNN GO to honor Top 10 street food of Hanoi
“Hanoi and its environs are the birthplace of many quintessential Vietnamese dishes, such as Pho and Bun cha, and the city is often cited as one of the world’s great food capitals… many swear that the best food in Hanoi is found on the side walk”, said CNN GO in an article about top 10 street food cities in Asia, on March 23th, 2012.
“Hanoi and its surroundings remain the birthplace of numerous iconic Vietnamese dishes, such as Pho and Bun cha, and the city continues to be celebrated as one of the world's premier food capitals… many enthusiasts insist that the best culinary experiences in Hanoi can be found on the sidewalks,” as noted by CNN Travel in a feature on top street food cities in Asia published on January 15, 2025.
CNN Travel introduces the Top 10 Hanoi street food offerings, which include: Pho, Bun cha (grilled pork noodles), Bun rieu cua (crab noodle soup), grilled chicken (including wings and feet), Xoi (sticky rice with crushed peanuts and sesame salt), iced coffee, Nem cua be (crab spring rolls), Chao ca (fish porridge), Banh cuon (rice rolls filled with minced pork), and Muc nuong (grilled dried squid).
For an authentic street food experience in Hanoi, Vietnam Online recommends starting your day with Pho, Xoi, Chao ca, or Banh cuon for breakfast. For lunch, try the protein-rich Bun cha, Bun rieu cua, or Nem cua be, followed by Muc nuong as a delightful late-afternoon snack. A refreshing cup of iced coffee with condensed milk can be savored in the morning, late afternoon, or even at noon.
Other Asian cities that continue to be recognized among Asia’s greatest street food destinations by CNN include Penang (Malaysia), Singapore, Taipei (Taiwan), Bangkok (Thailand), Fukuoka (Japan), Seoul (Korea), Xi’an (China), Manila (Philippines), and Phnom Penh (Cambodia).
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