Sharing 8 must-try Northern Vietnamese dishes 2024

What to eat when traveling to the North is definitely a question that many people are interested in. Could you let the following article on this website help you answer in detail?

1. Pho Ha Noi

The first dish on the list of delicious dishes in the North is definitely Pho Ha Noi. This is a dish of Ha Thanh and a symbol of Vietnamese cuisine, loved by many international tourists.

Although it is present in almost all provinces and cities across the country, Pho in Hanoi still has a very unique flavor that diners can hardly find anywhere else. That is the irresistible sweet broth from bone broth simmered for many hours, mixed with the aroma of many herbs. The topping is especially full of tender beef that melts on the tip of the tongue, combined with smooth and silky pho noodles.

2. Bun Cha Ha Noi

Along with Pho, Bun Cha Ha Noi is also one of the many delicious Northern dishes that you should try when you come to the Capital.

The main ingredient of the dish is meatballs that are carefully marinated with full spices, then grilled directly on fragrant charcoal fire. If you want the dish to be more flavorful, you should definitely try eating it with sweet and sour fish sauce with vermicelli and raw vegetables. Moreover, you cannot forget the sweet and sour broth, elegant from good fish sauce, vinegar and sugar, garlic, chili…

3. Cha ca La Vong

The land of Ha Thanh not only contains a rich history of formation and development of more than 1,000 years, but also possesses a unique culinary treasure of Vietnam. Among them, Cha ca La Vong must definitely be mentioned.

The fish used in the dish is usually catfish, the boneless fish meat is cleaned, cut into thick pieces and marinated with many aromatic spices. Then, the chef grills the fish meat until it is charred over charcoal and served with lots of onions and dill.

Accordingly, the side dishes are fresh, sweet fish pieces, served with herbs and white noodles, and sprinkled with a little shrimp paste.

4. Braised fish from Vu Dai village, Ha Nam

Ha Nam is a province located about 60 km from the capital Hanoi, also a land rich in tradition, imbued with national identity and very famous for braised fish from Vu Dai village.  If you have the opportunity to visit the North of our country, do not miss the experience of enjoying Northern cuisine.

The fish is marinated according to the traditional process, passed down for many generations and braised in a clay pot for 12 – 14 hours. Thanks to that, a complete pot of fish will definitely have a rich aroma mixed with a bit of fatty meat.

5. Ha Nam Perch Vermicelli

Being a lowland area, Ha Nam has long been famous for its abundance of perch living naturally with firm, sweet meat. Therefore, Phu Ly people have taken advantage of this natural gift to make famous perch vermicelli.

The perch will be steamed first to easily separate the meat. When eating, diners can clearly feel the sweetness of the fish meat along with the fragrant broth with a hint of ginger, served with mustard greens to make the dish more perfect.

6. Banh Chung Lang Dam, Ha Nam

Another specialty of Ha Nam, added to the list of Northern delicacies is Banh Chung Lang Dam. Lang Dam is a small village in Liem Tuyen commune, which has long been famous for its long-standing tradition of making Banh Chung, ensuring that it is exactly the same as our ancestors’ recipe.

In particular, the rice used to make the cake is only Hai Hau rice, along with yellow and plump mung beans, lean and fatty pork belly, and roasted and ground pepper. In particular, the water used to boil the cake is super clean rainwater. All of these factors contribute to creating a fragrant, rich Banh Chung that is rarely found anywhere else.

7. Hai Phong Fish Noodles

If you have the opportunity to visit Hai Phong, you should definitely try fish noodles because they are not inferior to Ha Nam fish noodles.

Hai Phong fish noodles is a delicious dish from the North with a harmony of color and flavor. The beautiful color comes from tomatoes, raw vegetables, rice noodles… and the sour, spicy and slightly sweet flavor of the broth, lemon juice…

To make this fish noodle dish, the chef had to be very meticulous from the selection of ingredients, including the fish used for frying is grass carp, the fish used for making fish balls is mackerel… All combined with a bowl of broth simmered for many hours from pork bones and fish bones to bring a flavor that makes diners “forget the way home”.

8. Hai Phong Rice Noodles with Crab

Another delicious dish from the North, from Hai Phong, is rice noodles with crab. To prepare a bowl of standard rice noodles with crab, many ingredients are required, but the most important is the Du Hang Kenh red rice noodles. The unique point is the characteristic soft and chewy noodles that no other brand has.

In addition, it is impossible not to mention the sweet and rich broth of field crab served with fresh green spinach and seafood of your choice. Moreover, the flavor mixed with a little fried onion makes diners feel like they are enjoying all the delicacies of the homeland’s sea.

Above are the delicious dishes of the North that you cannot miss. Plan a trip to this area and experience all the delicious dishes in the near future.

Source: Northern Vietnamese food: Top 25 dishes to try on your culinary journey.