{"id":4609,"date":"2020-09-28T11:44:12","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T03:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=4609"},"modified":"2022-03-25T13:04:01","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T05:04:01","slug":"banh-mi-hanoi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/banh-mi-hanoi\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Best B\u00e1nh M\u00ec Stalls In Hanoi To Enjoy Unique Flavors Of The Signature Vietnamese Street Food"},"content":{"rendered":"

B\u00e1nh m\u00ec stalls in Hanoi with multiple variations of the dish<\/h2>\n
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Next to <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>and <\/span>b\u00fan ch\u1ea3<\/span><\/em>, <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec <\/span><\/em>is another dish that everyone will say you must try while visiting Hanoi, and for good reasons. While the idea behind this signature Vietnamese street food is as simple as stuffing meat and veggies into bread, this dish has so many variations that it\u2019s now basically an entire food category by itself.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, if you find yourself overwhelmed by the sheer number of options available, here are <\/span>8 b\u00e1nh m\u00ec stalls in Hanoi <\/b>that stand out from the rest of the pack.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. B\u00e1nh M\u00ec Th\u1ecbt Xi\u00ean Ho\u00e0ng \u0110\u1ee9c \u2013 b\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/em> with grilled pork<\/h3>\n
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Visit Ch\u00f9a L\u00e1ng street north of Hanoi and ask any young person for <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec Ho\u00e0ng \u0110\u1ee9c<\/b>, or \u201cb\u00e1nh m\u00ec \u0111\u1eb9p trai\u201d (\u201chandsome b\u00e1nh m\u00ec\u201d), and you\u2019ll be pointed toward a 3-story <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec <\/span><\/em>shop called <\/span>B\u00e1nh M\u00ec Th\u1ecbt Xi\u00ean Ho\u00e0ng \u0110\u1ee9c <\/b>that is always buzzing with customers. You can\u2019t really miss the place, as the alluring scent of grilled pork can be smelled from across the street.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span>Image credit:<\/span> Th\u1ecbt Xi\u00ean Ho\u00e0ng \u0110\u1ee9c<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

If you are puzzled by the \u201chandsome\u201d part of the stall\u2019s name, that\u2019s because Ho\u00e0ng \u0110\u1ee9c, the owner, is endearingly known among netizens as the \u201chandsome b\u00e1nh m\u00ec bro\u201d – because he always greets every customer with a brilliant smile and a warm welcome that makes them feel right at home.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nHo\u00e0ng \u0110\u1ee9c is well-loved by his customers for his extreme friendliness<\/span>
\n<\/span>Image credit:<\/span> Th\u1ecbt xi\u00ean Ho\u00e0ng \u0110\u1ee9c<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

But enough drooling over attractive guys, let\u2019s drool over our main dish: <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/span><\/em>. There is only one filling option here: grilled pork with veggies. However, the <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/span><\/em> always comes hot and crunchy, with a touch of sesame to highlight the juicy meat inside.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 55 Ch\u00f9a L\u00e1ng Str., \u0110\u1ed1ng \u0110a District, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 11AM-1PM & 4PM-7.30PM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Price range:<\/b> <\/span>VND25,000-VND50,000 (~USD1.08-USD2.16)<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. B\u00e1nh M\u00ec Nem Khoai C\u00f4 Ng\u00e0 \u2013 fried nem chua and French fries in b\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/em><\/h3>\n
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\n<\/span><\/i>B\u00e1nh m\u00ec with fried nem chua and French fries<\/span>
\n<\/span>Image credit:<\/span> B\u00e1nh m\u00ec nem khoai c\u00f4 Ng\u00e0<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Nem chua <\/b><\/em>\u2013 raw pork wrapped in banana leaves and left to ferment \u2013 is a traditional Vietnamese food that has been around for generations. But over the past couple of decades, people have started deep frying it with flour to turn it into a tasty afternoon snack, which ended up becoming massively popular among Vietnamese youths.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span>Image credit:<\/span>@thao.xi.muoi<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Now, some <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/span><\/em> stalls have taken the formula one step further, using fried <\/span>nem chua<\/span><\/em> and French fries as fillings for their <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/span><\/em>. And turns out, when you take three things that everyone loves and rolls them all into one, they become even better. Who would\u2019ve thought?<\/span><\/p>\n

The dish went on to be known as <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec nem khoai <\/span><\/em>– <\/span>nem<\/em> <\/span>being <\/span>nem chua <\/span><\/em>and <\/span>khoai<\/em> <\/span>is short for <\/span>khoai t\u00e2y chi\u00ean<\/span><\/em>, <\/span><\/i>the Vietnamese translation for French fries. And among <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/em> <\/span>stalls that offer this innovative recipe, <\/span>B\u00e1nh M\u00ec Nem Khoai C\u00f4 Ng\u00e0<\/b> is hailed as one of the best.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>Image credit: <\/span>B\u00e1nh m\u1ef3 nem khoai V\u0129nh Ng\u00e0<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Biting through the crunchiness of the bread and French fries into the savory <\/span>nem chua<\/span><\/em> complemented by chili sauce and mayonnaise is an extremely satisfying experience that\u2019ll keep you coming back for more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> Alley 28 H\u01b0\u01a1ng Vi\u00ean Str., Hai B\u00e0 Tr\u01b0ng District, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 7AM-9PM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Price:<\/b><\/span> VND20,000 (~USD0.86)<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. B\u00e1nh M\u00ec Hi\u1ec7u L\u1ef1c \u2013 sizzling fillings in a pan<\/h3>\n
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B\u00e1nh m\u00ec <\/span><\/em>is mostly remembered as a convenient grab-and-go meal, but a variation that is no less popular is <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec ch\u1ea3o <\/em><\/strong>(frying pan <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/span><\/em>), where instead of being stuffed inside the baguette, the fillings are served sizzling hot on a frying pan. <\/span>B\u00e1nh M\u00ec Hi\u1ec7u L\u1ef1c<\/b> is one of the stalls that popularized this trend.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span>Image credit:<\/span>@n.mh.96<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

A standard portion here <\/span>(VND30,000, ~USD1.29)<\/b> comes with a fried egg, sliced sausages, ham, and pate, which you can take straight from the pan to put onto your b\u00e1nh m\u00ec. The homemade pate comes in a big chunk and is especially flavorful.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> 326 B\u00e0 Tri\u1ec7u Str., Hai B\u00e0 Tr\u01b0ng District, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b> 7AM-9.30PM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Price range:<\/b> VND30,000-VND50,000 (~USD1.29-USD2.16)<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. B\u00e1nh M\u00ec Ng\u1ecdc Hi\u1ebfu \u2013 b\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/em> with Vietnamese \u201cbeef steak\u201d<\/h3>\n
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At first glance, this offering from <\/span>B\u00e1nh M\u00ec Ng\u1ecdc Hi\u1ebfu<\/b> might look like another <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec ch\u1ea3o <\/span><\/em>with fillings served separately on a pan. But make no mistake, they are two very different dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>Image credit:<\/span> @gdbaby1881988<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

See, instead of your usual pate and sausages, the star of B\u00e1nh M\u00ec Ng\u1ecdc Hi\u1ebfu\u2019s signature dish is beef marinated in lemongrass and spice and fried under high heat on a cast iron pan, which is touted as\u00a0 \u201cVietnamese beef steak.\u201d The beef is accompanied by meatballs, fried eggs, and French fries for an ample meal.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>Image credit:<\/span> B\u00edt T\u00eat Ng\u1ecdc Hi\u1ebfu<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The restaurant also offers other dishes such as <\/span>B\u00fan B\u00f2 Hu\u1ebf<\/span><\/em>, or <\/span>Hu\u1ebf style beef noodles (VND70,000, ~USD3.03)<\/b>, where the rice noodles are served with beef, meatballs, and a whole slice of pig\u2019s leg in a savory broth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 22 H\u00f2a M\u00e3\u00a0 Str., Hai B\u00e0 Tr\u01b0ng District, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 7.30AM-10PM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Price range:<\/b><\/span> VND100,000-VND200,000 (~USD4.31-USD8.63)<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. B\u00e1nh M\u00ec Chay \u2013 vegan b\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/h3>\n
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For those who follow a meat-free diet, <\/span>B\u00e1nh M\u00ec Chay<\/b> is one of the few <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec <\/span><\/em>stalls in Hanoi that offers vegan variations of this iconic Vietnamese street food.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>Image credit:<\/span> Vegan Banh Mi<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

You can order your b\u00e1nh m\u00ec with either seitan or faux meat fillings. Both versions come with tofu-based pate and either pumpkin sauce or mayonnaise for a healthy, guilt-free bite.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span>B\u00e1nh g\u1ed1i \u2013 where fillings are rolled in flour into the shape of a pillow<\/span>
\n<\/span>Image credit:<\/span> Vegan Banh Mi<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Alternatively, if you just fancy a light afternoon snack, B\u00e1nh M\u00ec Chay also offers Vietnamese spring rolls and <\/span>b\u00e1nh g\u1ed1i<\/em> <\/span>(pillow cake) <\/span>(VND5,000, ~USD0.22)<\/b> \u2013 where fillings are wrapped in flour sheets into the shape of pillows and fried to a crisp. Normally, these come with minced pork and egg, but here, they\u2019ve been adapted into vegan-friendly versions featuring seitan, vermicelli, mushrooms, and herbs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>Ch\u00e8 is a sweet soup that many Vietnamese people like to eat for desserts<\/span>
\n<\/span>Image credit:<\/span> Vegan Banh Mi<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to wash down your food with some <\/span>ch\u00e8 <\/span><\/em>\u00ad\u00ad<\/span><\/i>\u2013 beans cooked with sugar into a sweet soup. The <\/span>black bean<\/b> ch\u00e8<\/em> <\/b>(VND15,000, ~USD0.65)<\/b> that is served cold with black jelly and lotus seeds makes for a refreshing dessert.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 66B Tran Hung Dao Str., Hoan Kiem, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> Mon-Fri 10AM-7PM<\/span>
\n<\/span>Price range:<\/b><\/span> VND5,000-VND25,000 (~USD0.22-USD1.08)<\/span><\/p>\n

Vegetarians and vegans in Hanoi should also check out our food recs <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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6. B\u00e1nh M\u00ec Tr\u00e2m \u2013 b\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/em> with beef stew<\/h3>\n
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B\u00e1nh M\u00ec Tr\u00e2m<\/b> is one of those places that have been around for so long that people barely even remember its name. Instead, most Hanoi food lovers simply refer to it as \u201cthat <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec s\u1ed1t vang <\/span><\/em>place on \u0110\u00ecnh Ngang Street.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Of course, that means once you\u2019re here, you should order Tr\u00e2m\u2019s <\/span>famed <\/b>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec s\u1ed1t vang <\/b><\/em>(VND40,000, ~USD1.73)<\/b> to see what the fuss is all about. In this dish, the bread is served with a bowl of <\/span>b\u00f2 s\u1ed1t vang<\/span><\/em> \u2013 <\/span><\/i>beef cooked with tomato, red wine, ginger, and other ingredients into a thick orangey stew.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scoop up a spoonful of the stew and eat it with a chunk of bread to savor the extremely tender beef infused with the aroma of wine, pepper, and ginger.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>Image credit:<\/span> @foodlifewtitt<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Aside from the stew, you can also get the standard <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/span><\/em> toppings such as pate, fried eggs, and <\/span>ch\u1ea3 <\/span><\/em>– <\/span><\/i>meat minced and baked into cakes. Again, they are served separately on a dish.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> <\/span>30 \u0110\u00ecnh Ngang Str., Ho\u00e0n Ki\u1ebfm District, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 8AM-11PM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Price range:<\/b><\/span> VND35,000-VND40,000 (~USD1.51-USD1.73)<\/span><\/p>\n

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7. B\u00e1nh M\u00ec D\u00e2n T\u1ed5 – stir-fried ingredients that night owls queue for<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/span><\/i>Image credit:<\/span> @hungrybes<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Ask any Hanoi night owl for places to grab a late night snack, and <\/span>B\u00e1nh M\u00ec D\u00e2n T\u1ed5<\/b> would be one of the first names you get. The place only opens from 3AM till early morning, but visit around midnight, and you’ll already see dozens of people lining up waiting to get their hands on one of these <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/span><\/em>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>Despite the strange opening time, the place is always packed full of people<\/span>
\n<\/span>Image credit:<\/span> @phongsmonologues<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

B\u00e1nh M\u00ec D\u00e2n T\u1ed5 features all the traditional <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/span><\/em> fillings such as eggs, pate, beef jerky, sausages, and more. However, in a unique touch, all of the ingredients are stir-fried in a pan before being stuffed into the bread. Thus, the flavors are mixed together, creating an inimitable taste that you can\u2019t find anywhere else.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>B\u00e1nh M\u00ec D\u00e2n T\u1ed5 has become somewhat of a social gathering spot<\/span>
\n<\/span>Image credit:<\/span> @foursisluvfood<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The queue can take up to 2 hours, but nobody seems to mind. If anything, it adds to the experience, as many local youths have come to think of B\u00e1nh M\u00ec D\u00e2n T\u1ed5 as a social gathering spot where they can have a casual chat with strangers. One can even say that you haven\u2019t fully experienced Hanoi nightlife if you have not had <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec <\/span><\/em>here at least once.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> Cao Th\u1eafng \u2013 Tr\u1ea7n Nh\u1eadt Du\u1eadt Intersection, Ho\u00e0n Ki\u1ebfm District, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 3AM-7AM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Price range:<\/b><\/span> VND15,000-VND25,000 (~USD0.65-USD1.08)<\/span><\/p>\n

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8. B\u00e1nh M\u00ec Hai M\u1eadp \u2013 a taste of Saigon in Hanoi<\/h3>\n
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B\u00e1nh M\u00ec Hai M\u1eadp<\/b> is an attempt to bring<\/span> Saigon-style <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/span><\/i><\/a> from the southern metropolis to Hanoi, and it does a darn good job at it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>Image credit:<\/span> B\u00e1nh M\u00ec Hai M\u1eadp<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The bread here is homemade using cornstarch and yogurt yeast, giving it a soft texture very distinctive from the usual crunchiness of Hanoi\u2019<\/span>s <\/span><\/i>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/span><\/em>. Meanwhile, the fillings, which come in a wide variety from pate and<\/span> char siu<\/span><\/em> to sausages and ham, are imported straight from Saigon for the most authentic taste.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>Image credit:<\/span> B\u00e1nh M\u00ec Hai M\u1eadp<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

For a filling meal, try Hai M\u1eadp\u2019s new dish <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/b><\/em> with salted egg meatballs (VND39,000, ~USD1.68)<\/b>. Packed with \u2013 you guessed it \u2013 salted eggs covered in a layer of meat, as well as veggies to complement the taste, it\u2019ll keep you full for the whole day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> <\/span>204 H\u00e0ng B\u00f4ng Str., Ho\u00e0n Ki\u1ebfm District, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 8AM-10PM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Price range:<\/b><\/span> VND45,000-VND60,000 (~USD1.94-USD2.59)<\/span><\/p>\n

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B\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/i> stalls in Hanoi<\/h3>\n
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You simply can\u2019t say you\u2019ve fully experienced Vietnam\u2019s rich food culture without trying <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/span><\/em>. And to explore all the delights that the dish has to offer, try to cross off as many of these 8 <\/span>b\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/em> <\/span>stalls from your to-do list as possible the next time you are in Hanoi.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more things Hanoi-related, check out:<\/span><\/p>\n