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Hanoi Afternoon Snacks: What Locals Eat Between Lunch and Dinner
A local guide to Hanoi afternoon snacks, from banh goi and nem chua ran to grilled pork skewers, banh khuc, banh ran and che.
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Beyond Vietnam
3 min read
Bánh Rán in Hanoi: Sweet, Savoury and Better Straight from the Fryer
What banh ran is, how sweet and savoury versions differ, and why the best one is usually the one just lifted from the oil.
Dung (Emma)
2 min read
Bánh Khúc in Hanoi: Sticky Rice, Mung Bean and the Scent of Khuc Leaves
A deep guide to banh khuc, the northern sticky-rice cake filled with mung bean and pork and scented with khuc leaves.
Dung (Emma)
2 min read
Banh Goi and Nem Chua Ran: Hanoi’s Fried Afternoon Snacks
Why banh goi and nem chua ran belong to Hanoi’s afternoon snack culture, and what to expect when you order them.
Dung (Emma)
2 min read
Chè in Hanoi: The Sweet Soups Locals Eat After Everything Else
A local guide to che in Hanoi: what is in the bowl, why there are so many versions, and how to order your first one.
Dung (Emma)
2 min read
Banh Mi in Hanoi: What to Order and Where
How Hanoi-style banh mi differs from what's sold abroad, and what to actually order from a street cart.
Dung (Emma)
2 min read
Banh Cuon in Hanoi: What It Is and How It's Made
What banh cuon actually is, how it's made fresh to order, and what to expect the first time you try it in Hanoi.
Dung (Emma)
3 min read
25 Hanoi Street Foods: A Visual Checklist for Your Trip
A visual checklist of 25 Hanoi street foods across breakfast, noodles, snacks, grilled dishes and sweets, with links to deeper local guides.
Beyond Vietnam
2 min read
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