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Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi's cuisine is a delicate balance of French colonial influence and centuries-old Chinese culinary traditions, centered around fresh herbs, rice noodles, and the ubiquitous fish sauce that defines Vietnamese flavor.

Eat the best of Hanoi — even with a complicated diet.

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Hanoi's cuisine is a delicate balance of French colonial influence and centuries-old Chinese culinary traditions, centered around fresh herbs, rice noodles, and the ubiquitous fish sauce that defines Vietnamese flavor.

Signature dishes, decoded

What's safe, what to ask about, and what to skip — based on your dietary profile.

Banh Cuon

Steamed rice rolls filled with pork and mushrooms; topped with fried shallots and fish sauce dressing.

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Banh Goi

Deep-fried pillow-shaped dumpling with pork and glass noodles; contains wheat flour.

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Banh Mi

French-Vietnamese baguette sandwich with pork pâté and pickled vegetables; contains wheat gluten and often soy sauce.

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Bun Bo Nam Bo

Dry beef noodle salad with peanuts and herbs; fish sauce based but naturally gluten-free.

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Bun Cha

Grilled pork patties with rice vermicelli and fresh herbs in fish sauce dressing; a Hanoi specialty that is naturally gluten-free.

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Bun Rieu

Tangy crab and tomato noodle soup with shrimp paste; contains multiple shellfish allergens.

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Canh Chua

Sweet and sour fish soup with pineapple and tamarind; naturally gluten-free and pescatarian.

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Cha Ca

Turmeric-marinated catfish fried with dill and served with rice noodles; contains fish sauce and peanuts.

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Goi Cuon

Fresh spring rolls with shrimp and pork wrapped in rice paper; served with hoisin-peanut sauce containing shellfish and peanuts.

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Nem Ran

Crispy fried spring rolls with pork and shrimp; naturally gluten-free when made with rice paper.

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Pho

Iconic beef noodle soup with bone broth and fresh herbs; naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.

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Xoi Xeo

Savory sticky rice with mung bean and chicken floss; contains soy sauce which adds gluten.

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Where to eat in Hanoi

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Dining$$Hygiene: excellent

Cha Ca Thang Long

Famous restaurant specializing in cha ca dish on Duong Thanh Street; known for accommodating peanut allergies and explaining ingredients clearly to foreign diners.

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Street food$Hygiene: basic

Old Quarter Street Food

Historic district centered around Hang Buom and Ta Hien streets where vendors prepare traditional dishes fresh to order; travelers can watch preparation and request modifications for fish sauce.

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Dining$$Hygiene: excellent

Cha Ca La Vong

Historic restaurant founded in 1871 specializing in a single dish (turmeric fish with dill), allowing travelers with allergies to clearly communicate requirements since the menu is extremely limited.

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Dining$Hygiene: good

Dong Xuan Market

Hanoi's largest covered market with extensive fresh produce, herbs, and prepared foods; ideal for observing ingredient sourcing and finding gluten-free rice-based snacks.

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