Five Hanoi street foods that are hard to miss

Hanoi after dark is a paradise for casual eating. These are five dishes we often recommend:

1. Bun cha - charcoal-grilled pork with a sweet and sour dipping sauce
2. Pho rolls - fresh, light and not oily
3. West Lake shrimp cakes - crisp cakes served with sweet and sour sauce
4. La Vong turmeric fish - the signature pairing of turmeric and dill
5. Trang Tien ice cream - a sweet finish to the walk

Start in the Old Quarter, walk slowly and snack along the route.