Chả Cá is one of the unique specialties of the Hanoi people and definitely a must eat in Hanoi. So important is this local specialty, that it even has a street named after it – Cha Ca street.

We loved this dish so much and can absolutely say it is a Hanoi food worth flying for. World-renowned, The New York Times followed its history from Vietnam to the United State. “Hanoians even have a saying that … “someone should try this once in their life before leaving this world.”

Our local Airbnb host highly recommended Chả Cá Thảng Long Restaurant in the Old Quater, as the best place to eat this local delight. You will not be disappointed.

The special ingredient in Chả Cá is grilled fish, typically mudfish or snake-head fish. According to the restaurant, the best fish to use Hemibragus, because it has fewer bones and tasty flesh.

This dish is made table side and the experience of preparing the dish is almost as much fun as eating it.
Chả Cá is one of the unique specialties of the Hanoi people and definitely a must eat in Hanoi. So important is this local specialty, that it even has a street named after it – Cha Ca street.

We loved this dish so much and can absolutely say it is a Hanoi food worth flying for. World-renowned, The New York Times followed its history from Vietnam to the United State. “Hanoians even have a saying that … “someone should try this once in their life before leaving this world.”

Our local Airbnb host highly recommended Chả Cá Thảng Long Restaurant in the Old Quater, as the best place to eat this local delight. You will not be disappointed.

The special ingredient in Chả Cá is grilled fish, typically mudfish or snake-head fish. According to the restaurant, the best fish to use Hemibragus, because it has fewer bones and tasty flesh.

This dish is made table side and the experience of preparing the dish is almost as much fun as eating it.

Must Eat in Hanoi – Cha Ca
You will find several Chả Cá restaurants in Hanoi. The one we went to was Chả Cá Thảng Long, which was recommended highly by our local airbnb host.

Chả Cá Thảng Long

Address: 19 – 21 – 31, Duong Thanh, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Hours: Everyday from 11:00 am to 9:30 pm

Prices for Cha Ca: 120,000 VND per person, (approximately $5.29 USD)Must Eat in Hanoi

Chả Cá Lã Vọng

Address: 14 Chả Cá, Hà Nội.

Hours: Everyday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and 5pm to 9pm.
Chả Cá Lã Vọng

Address: 14 Chả Cá, Hà Nội.

Hours: Everyday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and 5pm to 9pm.