Hanoi in top 10 most attractive street food destinations in Asia

Recently, Hanoi was honored by the British magazine Time Out (a global magazine specializing in travel, culture and cuisine ) in second place in the list of "10 most attractive street food destinations in Asia", just behind Penang (Malaysia) and surpassing many familiar "culinary paradises" such as Singapore, Bangkok or Osaka.

Time Out describes: “Queue up in front of Banh Mi 25 in the Old Quarter to enjoy a grilled pork sandwich; find a steaming bowl of Northern-style pho in a small hallway; climb the spiral staircase to Pho Co Minh on Hang Trong Street or sit at Banh Cuon Ba Loc to feel the smoothness of rice flour with minced meat, wood ear mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms.”

If you only have time to try one dish, the magazine advises diners not to miss bun cha, “the symbol of Hanoi cuisine”. The bowl of sweet and sour sauce, fragrant grilled pork, fresh noodles and raw vegetables create an experience that visitors will never forget.

According to Time Out, Asia is a “street food paradise”, where the aromas from roadside stalls and simple plastic chairs have become a distinctive cultural feature. In that picture, Hanoi stands out with the sophistication of pho, the richness of bun cha, the crispy aroma of banh mi or the elegance of banh cuon - all blend together to create a unique identity.

Top 10 most attractive street food destinations in Asia announced by Time Out, include: Penang (Malaysia), Hanoi (Vietnam), Singapore, Mumbai (India), Chiang Mai (Thailand), Bangkok (Thailand), Tainan (Taiwan, China), Osaka (Japan), Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Chengdu (China).

The list is built based on the criteria: Affordable price, accessibility and food quality, helping visitors have an objective perspective on street food culture in each place.

Being honored by Time Out once again affirms the position of Hanoi as the "culinary heart" of Vietnam. Not only attracting tourists by its cultural heritage, architecture or the intertwined ancient and modern lifestyle, Hanoi is also attractive by its familiar, sophisticated flavors, spreading throughout every street corner, making anyone who visits once want to return.

Source: https://baolangson.vn/ha-noi-lot-top-10-diem-den-am-thuc-duong-pho-hap-dan-nhat-chau-a-5059374.html