If you're a food enthusiast seeking an authentic Vietnamese culinary experience combined with top-notch cleanliness, look no further than the Crab Noodle Restaurant (Bún Riêu Cua) in Hanoi city.
Upon entering the restaurant, you're immediately struck by its cleanliness and airy ambiance. What truly sets this restaurant apart is the innovative layout that places the kitchen right opposite the cashier counter. This design choice is an open invitation for every diner to witness the culinary magic unfold before their eyes.
The gleaming kitchen is a sight to behold - an orchestra of skilled chefs working in harmony to create the restaurant's signature dishes. And with the kitchen in plain view, customers are treated not only to the aroma of simmering broths but also to the visual spectacle of their meals being prepared with the utmost care and attention.
Every member of the kitchen staff don gloves as they meticulously craft each dish. This practice is extended to the servers who, too, wear gloves while serving the sumptuous delicacies to the eager patrons. This attention to hygiene is commendable and undoubtedly adds to the overall dining experience. In fact, it's this commitment to cleanliness that earns the restaurant a perfect score of 10 points in this regard.
The menu is a treasure trove of traditional Vietnamese delights beyond their namesake crab vermicelli. With offerings ranging from snail vermicelli to tofu vermicelli and shrimp cake, spring roll,..
Pricing at the Crab Noodle Restaurant is incredibly reasonable, with the average cost of a bowl of vermicelli ranging from 1.8 to 2 dollars.
I ordered 2 bowl of crab noodles. Laden with a medley of ingredients, including crab, fried tofu, tomato, beef, snails, and a sprinkling of fried onions. Tofu, an ingredient that often struggles to impress on its own, found a new identity in this dish. A simple press into the broth transformed it into a canvas of tenderness, soaking up the flavors like a sponge.
The broth, a deep red concoction, was the true embodiment of sweet and sour notes. Simmered for hours with pork bones and tomatoes, it held a richness that spoke of slow cooking. The super fatty crab meat provided a luxurious contrast, while the tender beef and crunchy snails brought an earthy depth to every spoonful.
In Vietnamese culinary tradition, iced drinks are an essential companion to any meal, and a glass of iced tea was my choice. For a mere $0.30, the cleansing power of the tea was a fitting finale to the indulgence.
If you're seeking a genuine taste of Hanoi's culinary landscape, this Bun Rieu Crab Restaurant should undoubtedly be on your list.
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