[Independent Review] *Hanoi – Vietnamese Street food
Concept
Central Vietnam Street food
Address
6 Đào Duy Từ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Impressions
Vietnamese food often shines by its simplicity. A simple piece of meat accompanied by the right herbs and dipped into a flavorful sauce can sometimes make a miracle, putting shame on more “elaborate” dishes.
One of the preparations that illustrates that perfectly is Nem Lụi, a dish originally from central Vietnam.
If you are looking for an address to try it in Hanoi, we recommend you pay a visit to Bà Trai Đà Nẵng in the Old Quarter.
The place is run by a friendly elderly lady and her relatives. It is the second branch of a well-known place in Đà Nẵng.
They only serve three dishes:
- Nem Lụi (Grilled pork on a lemongrass stick) – VND 60k for 5
- Bò Lá Lốt (Beef in Betel leaves) – VND 60k. It was served in a flattened version that we were not familiar with.
We tried both Nem Lụi and Bò Lá Lốt.
These grilled meats become a “special dish” after going through two crucial additional steps.
- First, they are rolled into rice paper together with an array of fresh herbs (mint, coriander…) and crisp vegetables (salad, cucumber, green papaya…). This cooling contrast of textures and flavors balances the savory pork and beef.
- Next, they are dipped into a special regional peanut sauce from central Vietnam called Chẻo Lạc.
- If you like to add Bun noodles to your roll, you can simply request a plate and make your preparation more filling.
As you can guess, we recommend it, especially if you want a change from the usual Hanoian Bún Chả and Pho or simply if you want to experience the simplicity of Vietnamese cuisine.
Last but not least, the last item on the menu is Bún Thịt Nướng. We did not try it, but considering the overall experience we had, you are unlikely to make a mistake by ordering it.
Practical information
📍 Address: 6 Đào Duy Từ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nộih, Vietnam
⏰ Opening Hours: 10am – 9.30pm
💵 Price: ~100K per person
🗺 Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3oBssVirygt6gyug7
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