Cho Mo is one of the oldest and most famous traditional markets in Hanoi .

Previously, the market was located at the southern gate of the ancient Thang Long citadel, held in sessions, 6 sessions a month on the 2nd, 12th, 22nd, 7th, 17th, 27th of the lunar calendar.

Food court is located right at the entrance to the basement of Mo Market.

Since 2014, the Cho Mo Commercial Center project has been built, located right at the intersection of Bach Mai and Minh Khai streets (Hai Ba Trung district).

The market area is located in the basement of the Center. That is why people jokingly call this market the “underground” market in the Capital.

Like many other traditional markets, inside Mo Market, there are also a variety of items for sale, divided into areas such as dried goods, clothes, fabrics, etc.

Among them, the food court is a favorite destination for many diners, especially during lunch time.

There are many different stalls here, selling many typical Hanoi delicacies such as vermicelli with fermented shrimp paste, pho, vermicelli with crab soup,... at reasonable prices.

In the summer, many workers, students and pupils in the surrounding areas often go to the food court in Mo Market to experience refreshing and cool foods and drinks such as sweet soup, mixed fruit, tofu pudding, etc.

In winter, hot dishes that help keep the body warm such as hot rice cakes, sweet rice balls, shrimp cakes, pillow cakes, etc. always attract customers.

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The rice counter with many traditional dishes such as fried tofu, braised fish, boiled meat, stir-fried vegetables,... is chosen by many diners.
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Large portion of mixed vermicelli with shrimp paste for 2 people, price 70,000 VND
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Crispy, refreshing dried beef salad for 25,000 VND

Diners who have visited Cho Mo commented that the food here is not only diverse but also affordable, from 10,000 - 40,000 VND per dish, suitable for everyone's budget, even cheaper than many other places.

For example, vermicelli with fermented shrimp paste costs 35,000 VND/serving, dried beef salad costs 25,000 VND/serving, spring rolls cost 15,000 VND/2 pieces, tofu pudding costs 10,000 VND/cup,...

Photo: Thao Trinh

Western tourist 'cannot leave Vietnam' because he loves a popular dish, eats it several times a week Seeing his favorite Vietnamese dish served hot right before his eyes, the Western tourist could not hide his excitement, immediately picking up a large piece and putting it in his mouth to enjoy.