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B\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng shops in Hanoi<\/h2>\n
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With T\u1ebft just around the corner, Hanoi is bustling with preparation activities, and now would be a great time to hit the shops for new clothing, flowers to decorate our homes, and of course, <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/span><\/i>. Not only is it a mandatory dish in any T\u00eat meal, but traditions also dictate that it\u2019s a must-have item to offer on the ancestral altars of Viet people.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, here are <\/span>8 <\/b>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng <\/b><\/em>shops in Hanoi<\/b> where you can find innovative variations of this traditional Vietnamese cake, from salmon <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng <\/span><\/em>to low-calorie <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/span><\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. B\u00e1nh Ch\u01b0ng B\u00e0 Ki\u1ec1u \u2013 popular online shop with ingredients from mountainous areas<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/span><\/i>Image credit:<\/span> B\u00e1nh Ch\u01b0ng B\u00e0 Ki\u1ec1u<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

While <\/span>B\u00e1nh Ch\u01b0ng B\u00e0 Ki\u1ec1u <\/b>doesn\u2019t have a shop and only takes online orders, it has still made a name for itself as one of the most sought-after <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/span><\/em> shops in Hanoi in the past couple of years.<\/span><\/p>\n

A signature here is the <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng T\u00fa L\u1ec7<\/b><\/em> (VND140,000, ~USD6.09)<\/b>, named after the T\u00fa L\u1ec7 Commune in the northern mountainous province of Y\u00ean B\u00e1i, where its ingredients come from. Sticky rice from T\u00fa L\u1ec7 is famous for its soft texture and pleasant aroma, which contribute to the taste of the <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/span><\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>Image credit:<\/span> B\u00e1nh Ch\u01b0ng B\u00e0 Ki\u1ec1u<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Moreover, the rice is dyed using juices from lesser galangal leaves, giving the final products a distinctly greener color than what you\u2019d usually see in a <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/span><\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact B\u00e1nh Ch\u01b0ng B\u00e0 Ki\u1ec1u via its<\/span> Facebook page<\/span><\/a> or<\/span> website<\/span><\/a>, or call the hotline <\/span>0989127512<\/b> to place your orders.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. B\u00e1nh Ch\u01b0ng Ngon \u2013 red b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/em> made from g\u1ea5c <\/em>fruit<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/span><\/i>Image credit:<\/span> @huong_blue<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Also a well-known <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng <\/span><\/em>shop in Hanoi, <\/span>B\u00e1nh Ch\u01b0ng Ngon<\/b> is our recommendation for those who find the usual green square <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/span><\/em> too mainstream.<\/span><\/p>\n

Among the many items available on the shop\u2019s menu, the <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng g\u1ea5c<\/b><\/em> (VND85,000, ~USD3.69) <\/b>stands out for its eye-catching red outer layer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rest assured that no food coloring is involved here, as the color comes from cooking the rice with a Vietnamese fruit called <\/span>g\u1ea5c<\/span><\/em>, which adds a light sweetness to the final product. <\/span>G\u1ea5c <\/span><\/em>is also thought to be beneficial to one\u2019s eyesight and immune system.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>Fried<\/span> b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng g\u1ea5c<\/span>
\n<\/span>Image credit:<\/span> B\u00e1nh Ch\u01b0ng Ngon<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Having a red <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/span><\/em> in your first meal of the new year has some spiritual value as well, as red is seen as the color of luck.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 48B Lane 554 Tr\u01b0\u1eddng Chinh Street, \u0110\u1ed1ng \u0110a District, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 6.30AM-8.30PM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 0968318765<\/span>
\n<\/span>Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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3. Qu\u1ed1c H\u01b0\u01a1ng \u2013 long-established shop with b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/em> and gi\u00f2 ch\u1ea3<\/em><\/h3>\n
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\n<\/span><\/i>Image credit:<\/span> Gi\u00f2 Ch\u1ea3 Qu\u1ed1c H\u01b0\u01a1ng<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Situated in the Hanoi Old Quarter, <\/span>Qu\u1ed1c H\u01b0\u01a1ng<\/b> is one of those long-established Hanoian stores that\u2019s been our parents\u2019 go-to place for <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/span><\/em> and other <\/span>T\u1ebft<\/span> food for decades.<\/span><\/p>\n

In terms of <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/span><\/em>, Qu\u1ed1c H\u01b0\u01a1ng doesn\u2019t offer the other fancy flavors that you can find in some of the other shops, but sometimes, it\u2019s good to stick to the original tried-and-true recipe, prepared from the freshest of ingredients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A standard 1kg <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/span><\/em> here is offered at a reasonable <\/span>VND70,000 (~USD3.05)<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

But another must-have dish in any Hanoian T\u1ebft meal is <\/span>gi\u00f2 ch\u1ea3<\/span><\/em> – Vietnamese meatloaves made by grinding and baking pork and beef into cakes \u2013 and this is what Qu\u1ed1c H\u01b0\u01a1ng is most famous for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Come here to bring home satisfyingly chewy and flavorful <\/span>gi\u00f2 l\u1ee5a <\/b><\/em>(lean pork meatloaves) (VND250,000, ~USD10.88\/kg)<\/b> and <\/span>ch\u1ea3 qu\u1ebf<\/b><\/em> (pork baked with spices and cinnamon powder) (VND250,000, ~USD10.88\/kg)<\/b> to enrich your T\u1ebft dinner table.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>The shop always sees long lines of customers near T\u1ebft<\/span>
\n<\/span>Image credit:<\/span> @tuankurt69<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Every year in the weeks leading up to T\u1ebft, Qu\u1ed1c H\u01b0\u01a1ng is always packed full of customers lining up to get their hands on its famous products, but this year, in light of the COVID-19 situation, the shop has urged customers to call 1 day beforehand to order pickup to avoid big crowds.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 9 H\u00e0ng B\u00f4ng Street, Ho\u00e0n Ki\u1ebfm District, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 7AM-7PM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 0332483853<\/span>
\n<\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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4. Stay Healthy’s Kitchen \u2013 rough rice b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/em> for the health-conscious<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/span><\/i>Image credit:<\/span> Stay Healthy’s Kitchen<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

We Vietnamese often make memes about gaining weight during T\u1ebft from stuffing our faces with all the boiled chicken and <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/span><\/em>, but it is a very legit concern. For a healthier alternative to carb-heavy <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/span><\/em>,\u00a0 <\/span>Stay Healthy\u2019s Kitchen<\/b> has got you covered.<\/span><\/p>\n

True to its name, Stay Healthy\u2019s Kitchen offers a wide variety of low-calorie dishes for the health-conscious, among which the <\/span>rough rice<\/b> b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng <\/b><\/em>(VND105,000, ~USD4.56) <\/b>is all the rage right now.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>Image credit:<\/span> Stay Healthy’s Kitchen<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Made from rough rice, which is known to be rich in vitamins and to help lower cholesterol levels, the <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/span><\/i> has a unique purplish color and comes in two variations: the square <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng <\/span><\/em>of northern Vietnam, or the round version aka <\/span>b\u00e1nh t\u00e9t<\/span><\/em> that\u2019s popular in the south.<\/span><\/p>\n

For those who want to calculate their calorie intake, each <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng <\/span><\/em>here, which is equal to 8 servings, is worth 2,100 calories.<\/span><\/p>\n

Again, as Stay Healthy\u2019s is an online shop, contact it via<\/span> Facebook<\/span><\/a> or the phone number 0345598880<\/strong> to have the food delivered to your doorstep.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Madam Nhung \u2013 premium-priced b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/em> and Vietnamese food<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/span><\/i>Image credit:<\/span> Madam Nhung<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Though <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/span><\/em> at Madam Nhung<\/strong> are three times the usual price, going for <\/span>VND200,000-VND250,000 (~USD8.69-USD10.86)<\/b> apiece, they are still sought after by thousands of customers. This speaks volumes about their quality.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the best sellers here is the <\/span>b\u00e1nh t\u00e9t ng\u0169 h\u00e0nh<\/span><\/i>, or five-element <\/span>b\u00e1nh t\u00e9t<\/span><\/i>, which is dyed in multiple colors using natural ingredients such as pandan leaves and black salt, which not only adds to the aesthetics but also the flavors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/span><\/em>, Madam Nhung is also known for several other Vietnamese dishes, from <\/span>c\u00e1 kho <\/b><\/em>(VND150,000-VND250,000, ~USD6.52-USD10.86)<\/b> \u2013 fish cooked with spice and soy sauce \u2013 to <\/span>th\u1ecbt \u0111\u00f4ng <\/b><\/em>(VND140,000, ~USD6.08)<\/b> \u2013 pork cooked with mushrooms and spices and left frozen into a jelly-like state.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 8 Qu\u00e1n S\u1ee9 Street, Ho\u00e0n Ki\u1ebfm District, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 6.30AM-11PM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 0914921018<\/span>
\n<\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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6. N\u01b0\u01a1ng B\u1eafc \u2013 beautifully packed b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/em> to buy as gifts<\/h3>\n
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B\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/span><\/em> is not only a dish to treat your guests to when they come to your house, but also makes for an appropriate new year gift when you\u2019re the one doing the visiting. And if you need something more formal to give to your teacher or your boss, <\/span>N\u01b0\u01a1ng B\u1eafc<\/b> has <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/span><\/em> carefully packed in beautiful boxes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>Image credit:<\/span> B\u00e1nh Ch\u01b0ng N\u01b0\u01a1ng B\u1eafc<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

And it\u2019s not just the packaging that stands out either, as N\u01b0\u01a1ng B\u1eafc\u2019s offerings also have some pretty unique flavors to offer. The <\/span>salmon b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/em><\/b> (VND220,000, ~USD9.54)<\/b>, for instance, adds an innovative spin to the traditional <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng <\/span><\/em>recipe, replacing the belly pork filling with salmon. This might be an option worth checking out if you find the usual pork fillings too heavy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 86 Ph\u00e1o \u0110\u00e0i L\u00e1ng Street, \u0110\u1ed1ng \u0110a District, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 8AM-6PM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 0915210399<\/span>
\n<\/span>Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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7. H\u00e0 Th\u00e0nh Vegan Restaurant \u2013 vegetarian b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/em><\/h3>\n
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The traditional <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng <\/span><\/em>is always made with bean and pork fillings, as according to legend, it represents the Earth and all the animals and plants living on it. In our modern society, however, more and more people are turning to meat-free diets for moral, religious, or health reasons. If you\u2019re one of them, hit up <\/span>H\u00e0 Th\u00e0nh Vegan Restaurant<\/b> to get your <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng <\/span><\/em>fix guilt-free.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>Black rice vegan b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/span>
\n<\/span>Image credit:<\/span> B\u00e1nh Ch\u01b0ng Chay<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

A typical green <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/em> <\/span>here goes for <\/span>VND50,000 (~USD2.17)<\/b>, whereas fancier versions such as <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng g\u1ea5c <\/span><\/em>or <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng n\u1ebfp c\u1ea9m <\/span><\/em>\u2013 <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng <\/span><\/em>made with black rice \u2013 will set you back <\/span>VND60,000-VND70,000 (~USD2.60-USD3.04)<\/b>. They all come with ground beans and faux meat fillings.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span>A meat-free Vietnamese meal at H\u00e0 Th\u00e0nh Restaurant<\/span>
\n<\/span>Image credit:<\/span> B\u00e1nh Ch\u01b0ng Chay<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Aside from <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/span><\/em>, <\/span><\/i>H\u00e0 Th\u00e0nh is also a well-loved vegan restaurant where you can find a casual, comfortable dining space and vegan adaptations of everyday Vietnamese dishes such as <\/span>nem<\/em> <\/span>(spring rolls) <\/span>(VND45,000, ~USD1.95) <\/b>and <\/span>ph\u1edf cu\u1ed1n <\/span><\/em>(<\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> <\/span>rolled with veggies) <\/span>(VND60,000, ~USD2.60).<\/b><\/p>\n

Address: <\/b><\/span>17 Lane 73 Giang V\u0103n Minh Street, Ba \u0110\u00ecnh District, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/span> <\/b>8AM-2PM and 5PM-9PM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 0906077598<\/span>
\n<\/span>Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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8. \u0110\u1ed7 Th\u1ebf Gia \u2013 young rice b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/em> and Vietnamese snacks<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/span><\/i>Image credit:<\/span> \u0110\u1ed6 TH\u1ebe GIA – B\u00e1nh m\u1ee9t gia truy\u1ec1n<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Located northwest of Hanoi, <\/span>\u0110\u1ed7 Th\u1ebf Gia <\/b>is a century-old shop that specializes in products made from <\/span>c\u1ed1m<\/span><\/em> \u2013 young rice that\u2019s harvested and processed at the right time so it has a green color, a pleasant aroma, and a slightly sweet taste when well-chewed.<\/span><\/p>\n

As such, we highly recommend the <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng c\u1ed1m <\/b><\/em>(VND140,000, ~USD6.07) <\/b>here. Of course, you can also find this <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng <\/span><\/em>variation at some of the other shops in this list, but what \u0110\u1ed7 Th\u1ebf Gia offers are delicious delights with a soft, sticky texture and rich <\/span>c\u1ed1m<\/em> <\/span>flavors.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>Image credit:<\/span> \u0110\u1ed6 TH\u1ebe GIA – B\u00e1nh m\u1ee9t gia truy\u1ec1n<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Also, don\u2019t forget to pick up a few boxes of <\/span>m\u1ee9t<\/span><\/em> \u2013 Vietnamese jam made by cooking fruits with sugar. While not a main dish on the dinner table, <\/span>m\u1ee9t<\/em> <\/span>is still a must-have <\/span>T\u1ebft<\/span><\/i> treat to offer to visiting guests as something to snack on during casual conversations.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>lotus seed <\/b>m\u1ee9t<\/b><\/em> (VND55,000, ~USD2.38)<\/b> \u2013 where lotus seeds are infused with the aroma of pomelo flowers and coated in a thin layer of sugar \u2013 is great to have with tea, while the <\/span>kumquat <\/b>m\u1ee9t<\/b><\/em> (VND60,000, ~USD2.60)<\/b> has an addicting sweet and sour taste.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 264 V\u00f5 Ch\u00ed C\u00f4ng Street, T\u00e2y H\u1ed3 District, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 8AM-8PM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 0904128687<\/span>
\n<\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Shops to buy b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/i> in Hanoi for T\u1ebft<\/h3>\n
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Whether you\u2019re a non-meat eater, are careful about your calorie intake, or are simply looking for a change from the original <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng<\/span><\/em>, you\u2019ll find some <\/span>b\u00e1nh ch\u01b0ng <\/span><\/em>flavors to your liking at one of these 8 shops in Hanoi.<\/span><\/p>\n

And of course, buying T\u1ebft gifts for others is also a nice way to show your love to friends and family during this joyous occasion, and if you\u2019re in need of some suggestions, check out our recommendations for creative T\u1ebft gifts<\/span> here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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