Hanoi, VietnamA stunning colonial villa courtyard turned open-air food court showcasing Vietnamese street food from all three regions. Each stall is run by specialists in a beautiful setting. Perfect for solo travelers wanting to try everything at once.
Price range
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Category
🍜 Food & Drink
City
Hanoi
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The most famous bun cha spot in Vietnam - this is where Barack Obama and Anthony Bourdain ate in 2016, sealed forever in a framed photo on the wall. Smoky charcoal-grilled pork patties in a sweet fish-sauce broth with vermicelli and herbs. Order the Obama combo.
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Operating since 1871 from the same building on Cha Ca Street (the street was named after this restaurant). They serve exactly one dish: turmeric-marinated catfish, sizzled tableside on a cast-iron pan with dill and spring onions. One of the most unique dining rituals in Hanoi.
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Chef Didier Corlou's award-winning Franco-Vietnamese fine dining restaurant in a restored 1930s villa. Inventive tasting menus marry classical French technique with local Vietnamese ingredients in elegant, intimate surroundings.