Banh Cuon – Hanoi Local Food Tours
Known as one of the most popular foods of Hanoi local cuisine, Banh Cuon is mainly served at breakfast. Although it is prestige among local, not many tourists coming to Hanoi know about Banh Cuon. The origin of Banh Cuon is traced from Northern Vietnam, the exact date and time it was first made are unknown but it seems hard to deny that Banh Cuon has been made for years and served over and over again. Ranking first among members of the extended noodle family, Banh Cuon features a paper-thin steamed rice four-pan cake, like delicate sheets of fresh rice noodles. Eating a plate of Banh Cuon with a warm fish sauce broth and some slides of Cha Lua while listening to the sounds of Hanoi in the morning will be a memorable experience for guests traveling to this city.
Hanoi local food tours – Banh Cuon
It is said that Banh Cuon is one of those strongly influenced by French cuisine. Banh Cuon includes a thin crepe-like rice savory pastry, with some meat and mushroom wrapped inside. The pastry is completed by the accompanying sauce- a mixture of fragrant fish sauce blended with a light sour of lime, Cha Lua- Vietnamese Pork sausage, and fried onions. Vegetarians can avoid the meat component by requesting for a plain Banh Cuon (Banh Cuon Chay), which does not change the taste dramatically.
Banh Cuon can be found on many local eateries in local markets or every few blocks. Look for a steaming pot and a bright yellow sign ¨Banh cuon¨ and you will be served this delicious delicacy for just a dollar.
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Hanoi local food tours – Banh Cuon
There are many famous places serving Banh Cuon in Hanoi Old Quarter now. And nowadays, you can enjoy Banh Cuon in any meals: breakfast, lunch, or dinner in some local restaurants in Hanoi Old Quarter. You can find by yourself to come to some famous sites like:
– Banh Cuon Tuyet Nhung (17 Hang Ga, Hanoi)
– Hang Da market, Hanoi – Banh on Ky Dong (11 Tong Duy Tan, Hanoi)
– Banh Cuon 101 Ba Trieu, Hanoi
If you could not arrange by yourself, join our Hanoi Local Food Tours to have the chance to enjoy Banh Cuon as well as other famous local foods of Hanoi and get the understanding of Hanoi culture and history.