Hoe Nhai Sugar Pigeon Hotpot
Pigeon hot pot
An unintended consequence of having an over-the-top dining menu at the local pub!
Nam Duong Tuu Quan is more famous for pigeon hotpot than country wine. As one may soon notice, a large number of patrons at 21 Hoe Nhai are female, which is very unusual for the local pubs which are often crowded with rambunctious men. They come for the birds!
The highlight of the pigeon hotpot is the very liquid porridge broth, which has been simmered for a long time with some kind of bird before. Most other hot pot dishes don’t use porridge, and that just means two birds one stone. The hot porridge, punctuated with the sweetness of the marrow, and the tender white meat, mingled in all the sensuous glamor of herbs, vegetables, and mushrooms, making one just want to dive in. all that deliciousness, if it weren’t for the bubbling bubbles that irritate noses that can’t reach far enough. Or at least want to devour them all!
Either way, it will likely be an experience never to be forgotten.
Four diners can chip for an estimated total of about 350,000 VND for a pot. We doubt that you will eat too little!
Truong Chinh Street Snail Hotpot
Snail hot pot – Photo: Giadinh.tv Image captions
These are hard to come by in Hanoi, and when they do, the original is still dominant. Street vendors in Khuong Thuong alley, near Truong Chinh Boulevard, have more than 40 years of serving strange noodle dishes. That was the time when bombs and bullets flew over people and snails!
In addition to the attractive spicy and sour broth, snail hotpot also has very interesting ingredients. There are snails (!!!), dumplings, wontons and rolls, all made from crawling creatures. The hot pot dish also features local fried tofu, green bananas and slices of pork belly. They combine to create an unmistakable dish with aromas and cravings like no other.
One pot will probably cost about 300,000vnd for all four of you. However, it’s certainly not cheap, as this is more or less farmer’s food.
Puffer fish hot pot – Van Cao street
Mudfish hot pot – Photo: @christinetran_2512
Fish and indeed hot pot are quite popular in the South, but it has only been brought to the table in the North recently. Mudfish hotpot has a fairly stable loyal fan base, but it’s rare in Hanoi, so it’s quite strange to some people. One of the few restaurants that can do that is Lau Ba Sau, 65 Van Cao. No need to go any further to enjoy the authentic taste, because even the name has a Southern accent!
A special feature of mudskipper hotpot is the presence of endemic river leaves (Aganonerion polymorphum – editor) creating a mild bitter but strange aroma. Its broth is a sweet and sour mix. The mudskipper itself is small but tender and the meat is very tender. Fish is often soaked in very delicious broth, creating an irresistible craving. The indispensable vegetables served with this hot pot are marjoram and thinly sliced banana flowers. Water spinach has also proven to be a great supplement.
With 350,000 VND a pot of dumplings, this is quite a high price, especially when each person can only serve 2 people. But on second thought, since all the ingredients were shipped from the southern lands, it was a reasonable fee.
Vinegar chicken hot pot on Tran Nhan Tong street
Vinegar chicken hot pot – Photo: afamily.vn
Originally a typical sidewalk restaurant with a very typical menu, mainly dishes without chicken, but 52 Tran Nhan Tong restaurant brings a unique beauty with really different classic features. An example of which would be the vinegared chicken hot pot.
The specialty at 52 Tran Nhan Tong is the hill chicken – a free-range bird, the meat is soft, thick and succulent, the skin is plump, creating a delicate flavor that raised chickens with rough skin never have. . Many diners also praised the excellent broth. The owner is proud to show off his recipe: “In addition to the usual ingredients that accompany the broth of each hot pot dish, we also add a special home-made rice wine brewed specifically for use.” The myth is undisputed, but 52 really makes for some unusually ordinary chicken hotpot.
A pot for 5 to 6 people costs about 350,000 VND. The owner prides himself on being a nice person to talk to and the service is quite prompt.
Frog hot pot on Truc Bach street
Frog hotspot – Photo: @yenle4689
The small road turns off the famous Thanh Nien street, running along the shore of Truc Bach lake, which got its name from, known by many for its famous specialty. Frog hot pot has many shops, but Ngan Beo at 43 Truc Bach (Fat Mother Ngan – named after the owner. Eat now!) is probably the most famous and also voted the best.
Spicy frog hot pot. It takes more effort to produce, as the animal must be butchered with care and only a handful of cuts qualify to be honored in the boiling pot. The meat is seasoned richly and typical like other frog dishes, then half cooked with bamboo shoots. Diners will dip the ingredients into the pot. Premium frog hotpot has a rich, spicy flavor. The aroma is pungent and the meat is almost never overcooked. It is served with water spinach and thinly sliced raw bamboo shoots. Frog hot pot is one of the hot dishes sought by many Hanoians in the winter.
A regular pot for two people will cost about 350,000, which is relatively high compared to other types. But the rich flavors, exotic ingredients and scrumptious flavors will make diners want to come back right away.
Caution: Frogs are known to host a number of parasites that can seriously affect human health. Make sure you cook the meat well before you eat it. Also, the customer service at Fat Mama gets some very unfavorable reviews. Neighbors, although rated a little below Fatty when it comes to taste, they invest more in customer satisfaction.
Happy party!
Source: https://traveland.com.vn
