SnackStreet FoodTraditional Dish

    Fried Tofu with Green Onion Sauce

    Đậu tẩm hành

    4.5₫10k-30kBest enjoyed fresh and hot in the afternoon or evening.
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    Overview

    Crispy fried tofu dipped hot into a savory fish sauce and scallion dressing — a beloved Hanoi street snack from the subsidy era.

    Dau tam hanh is a classic Hanoi street snack where blocks of tofu are deep-fried in lard until golden and puffed, then immediately dipped into a bowl of fish sauce mixed with finely chopped scallions. The hot tofu lightly wilts the scallions and absorbs the savory, aromatic dressing. Traditionally made with firm tofu from Lang Mo village and scallions from Lang village, both prized for their quality. Simple yet deeply satisfying, it is commonly enjoyed as an afternoon snack or alongside cold rice porridge.
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    What's in it

    • tofu
    • scallion
    • fish sauce
    • lard
    • chili
    • sugar
    When to eat

    Best moments to enjoy it

    AfternoonEvening

    Best enjoyed fresh and hot in the afternoon or evening.

    The story

    Origin & history

    A humble dish from Hanoi's subsidy-era (bao cap), originally made with just fried tofu, fish sauce, and scallions. Lang Mo tofu and Lang village scallions were considered the gold standard. Over time it evolved into a popular beer snack found across the city.

    At the stall

    How to order & pay

    Ordering

    Ask for extra scallion sauce on the side. Best when eaten immediately while the tofu is still hot and crispy.

    Paying

    Cash only at most street stalls; bring small denominations.

    Good to know

    Allergens, nutrition & health

    Allergens

    Contains soy (tofu) and fish sauce; lard used for frying

    Nutrition & benefits

    Good source of plant-based protein from tofu; herbs provide vitamins.

    Health notes

    Fried in lard — those avoiding animal fat can ask for vegetable oil instead.

    Where to eat it

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    • Quán Nhậu Tự Do

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      112 Nguyễn Văn Tuyết, Đống Đa, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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    • Bếp 3 Miền

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      116 P. Trung Kính, Yên Hòa, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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      9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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