Breakfast FoodLight MealNorthern Vietnamese Cuisine

    Steamed Rice Rolls

    Bánh Cuốn

    4.6₫25k-60kBest eaten early in the morning when the rolls are made fresh
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    Overview

    Hanoi's delicate steamed rice rolls

    Bánh cuốn is a northern Vietnamese dish of ultra-thin steamed rice sheets filled with minced pork, wood ear mushrooms, and shallots, then topped with fried shallots and served with nước chấm, fresh herbs, and Vietnamese sausage.
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    What's in it

    • rice batter
    • minced pork
    • wood ear mushrooms
    • shallots
    • fried shallots
    • fish sauce dipping sauce
    • fresh herbs
    • vietnamese sausage
    When to eat

    Best moments to enjoy it

    BreakfastBrunch

    Best eaten early in the morning when the rolls are made fresh

    The story

    Origin & history

    Bánh cuốn has long been a Northern Vietnamese breakfast staple, especially in Hanoi and nearby provinces. It evolved as a simple, affordable rice-based dish made fresh to order.

    At the stall

    How to order & pay

    Ordering

    Order a small portion first. If you want a cleaner taste, ask for 'ít hành phi' (less fried shallot).

    Paying

    Cash is still the safest option at street stalls, and small bills are best.

    Good to know

    Allergens, nutrition & health

    Allergens

    Contains fish sauce and may contain pork; some places serve with soy sauce or chili oil that may include gluten or sesame

    Nutrition & benefits

    Light, filling, and relatively low in fat compared with many fried breakfast dishes

    Health notes

    Choose a busy stall with fast turnover so the rice sheets stay fresh and warm.

    Where to eat it

    Best spots in Hanoi

    • Bánh Cuốn Bà Hoành

      Bánh Cuốn Bà Hoành

      4.1

      66 P. Tô Hiến Thành, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội, Vietnam

      Hours
      6:00AM - 8:00 PM
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    • Bánh cuốn Bà Xuân

      Bánh cuốn Bà Xuân

      4.3

      Dốc P. Hoè Nhai, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam

      Hours
      6:30 AM - 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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