Cha ca La Vong:

You think you have read about this name somewhere and yes, you are right. Many cuisine experts listed Cha Ca La Cong as one of the top local foods and be one of the 100 things you must try before you die. It is exquisitely grilled fish served with Bun (Noodle), peanut, green onions, dills and shrimps paste. The Chef chose the fish carefully so that there is not too many bones and fishy smells. A glass of Bia hoi (Beer) or Tra Da (Iced tea) will definitely give your meal more flavor.

Where to try:

Cha Ca La Vong restaurant on 14 Cha Ca Street is renowned nationally and internationally for its tradition and quality of serving the dish. It is much more expensive than other local food but you are sitting in one of the oldest house in Hanoi, served by the most traditional styled chef is all worth it.

Cha Ca Thang Long restaurant on 21 Duong Thanh Street.

This restaurant is also famous for this dish with average budget around 6USD to 8USD per person.

Cau Go Restaurant on 7 Cau Go.

We recommend this restaurant in case you want to try this dish but your friends do not. This Vietnamese Cuisine offer many other good local dishes.