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4 food experiences to embrace autumn in Hanoi

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Hanoi's autumn season offers an array of ideal experiences, from sipping coffee while sitting outdoors and capturing the city's charm through your lens to savoring local delicacies like snails and young green rice.

1. Relish the flavor of young green rice


Young green rice is placed on a piece of lotus leave, together with fried rice cakes and tea at a shop in Hanoi. Photo by VnExpress/Thao Nhi

Hanoi's autumn carries with it the enchanting allure of young green rice, locally known as com. This delicate and fragrant treat is inseparably linked to the city's fall season. It's a culinary gem that finds its place in the heart of the city, reminiscent of both the artistic expressions of poets and musicians.

Street vendors selling young green rice can be found all over the city's streets. Vong and Me Tri villages are two renowned hubs for crafting this rustic treat. Made from early-harvested young rice and prepared with meticulous care, this delicacy is tender, subtly sweet like milk, wrapped in dong (phryniumplacentarium) and lotus leaves, and tied with rice straw. Com can be enjoyed plain or transformed into sticky rice, sweet soup, or stir-fried dishes.

In the past, Hanoians paired green rice with ripe bananas and hot tea, while today's youth favor the combination of green rice with egg coffee, a novel yet delightful culinary pairing.


2. Savor coffee


Best coffee in Hanoi, Vietnam (Source: Youtube Ryan and Tor)

Autumn is celebrated as the most picturesque season in Hanoi, with its mild weather and abundant sunshine, making it perfect for sipping coffee outdoors while relishing the city's sights and engaging in conversation with friends. Whether you seek bustling cafes in the Old Quarter or serene hideaways tucked into ancient villa courtyards, there are plenty of options.

For those who prefer a more tranquil atmosphere, they have the option to visit cafes situated in the peaceful alleys or the charming courtyards of historic villas. Here are some recommendations:

- Tranquil Books & Coffee: 19 Cao Ba Quat Street, Ba Dinh District

- Yen: 184 Quan Thanh Street, Ba Dinh District

- Hanoi House: 47A Ly Quoc Su Street, Hoan Kiem District

- 18 Hoang Dieu Coffee: 19C Hoang Dieu Street (within the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long), Ba Dinh District

- The Sipping Bar: 30 Phan Ke Binh Street (within Thong Nhat Park), Ba Dinh District

- MAY Kitchenware & Coffeeshop: 80 Yen Phu Street, Ba Dinh District

- 8 Coffee: 10 Da Tuong Street, Hoan Kiem District

- KOHIBITO: 4 Dinh Le Street, Hoan Kiem District


3. Indulge in snails



Hanoi's snail cuisine, though not as elaborate as Saigon's, offers a delectable array of dishes. Most Hanoi snail restaurants serve boiled snails in lemon leaves, seasoned with lemongrass, and accompanied by ginger fish sauce, a delight for even the most discerning palates.

In autumn, snails are in their prime, plump and crispy. The accompanying dipping sauce balances the flavors of ginger, lemongrass, and chili, creating a harmonious blend of sour, spicy, salty, and sweet notes.

Here are some recommendations:

- Dinh Liet snail: 1A Dinh Liet Street, Hoan Kiem District

- Tong Duy Tan snail: 5 Tong Duy Tan Street, Hoan Kiem District

- Ms Le: 88 Cua Bac Street, Ba Dinh District

- Ton That Thiep snail: 14 Ton That Thiep, Ba Dinh District


4. Relish Trang Tien ice - cream


The latest addition to Trang Tien ice cream's menu is the pink guava flavor, known for its vibrant pink hue. Photo courtesy of Trang Tien Ice Cream

Trang Tien ice cream, a beloved local treat, has been a fixture in Hanoi since 1958, situated just a stone's throw away from Hoan Kiem Lake on Trang Tien Street. The shop's cozy ambiance encourages customers to indulge in ice cream on the spot, reminiscent of simpler times and contributing to the brand's unique charm.

The menu includes popsicles and ice cream cones in classic flavors like chocolate, coconut milk, green rice, green beans, and taro. In September, Trang Tien introduced a pink guava flavor, which quickly gained fame on social media platforms with numerous enthusiastic reviews.

SOURCE: VNEXPRESS

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