Cha ca La Vong is the name of Hanoi’s specialty fish dish. This is a dish made from fish (usually Hemibagrus or ca lang in Vietnamese) sliced and marinated; bake on charcoal and then fry in a greased pan; by the Doan family at house number 14, Cha Ca street (formerly Hang Son street) in the old town keep the business know-how and named it as above.
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The history of Cha Ca La Vong
During the period of the French colonial period, at No. 14 Hang Son, a family of Doan lived; they used to take their house as the place of residence to carry the De Tham army.
The owner often makes a very delicious cha ca dish for customers; gradually becoming acquainted, these guests have helped the family open a restaurant specializing in selling that dish; both to feed the family and as a gathering place.
Over time, the two words ‘Cha Ca’ were called into street names. In the restaurant, there is always a La Vong – sitting with a fishing rod – a symbol of a talented person who is waiting for his time.
Therefore, the patrons are often called Cha ca La Vong; today becomes the name of the restaurant and also of the dish. The secret of making cha ca is only passed down to the eldest son of the Doan family.
A delicacy full of taste
The unique combination of ingredients that make up cha ca create an unforgettable taste. Fish meat is carefully filtered bones, sweet, fragrant, fragrant, and seasoned.
Dill vegetables and flower onions are cut into pieces and mixed in a pan of hot fish. When eaten in combination with grilled rice cakes, vermicelli, and shrimp sauce – it is indispensable to help create a rich flavor.
Cha ca La Vong has a relatively sophisticated way of making. The fish used is usually fresh Hemibagrus, sweet, fragrant, and low in bone.
The fish is filtered by slicing from the sides, then marinating the esoteric seasoning with galangal, turmeric, batch, pepper, and fish sauce …
Fish must be soaked for two hours, then grilled on a persimmon fire, flipping hands to the same golden sides.
After cooking, put the saucepan in a fat pan, and stir it over in the boiling fat. Because of its sophisticated way of making, Cha ca La Vong was once a dish just for the wealthy.
Where to eat Cha Ca La Vong in Hanoi?
Cha ca Vong Ngu
Address: 29 Nguyen Chi Thanh Street, Ngoc Khanh Ward, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
Opening hours: 10:00 – 21:00
Tel: 024 3831 9966
Reference price: 50,000 VND – 499,000 VND/dish
This is a restaurant specializing in delicious dishes made from Hanoi’s famous salmon.
Cha Ca Anh Vu
The Cha Ca Anh Vu is a famous name specializing in cha ca in Hanoi. The restaurant is not only satisfied with the delicious food but also because of the attentive and enthusiastic service.
Branch 1: 120k1 Giang Vo, Dong Da district, Hanoi
Branch 2: 103 Trung Hoa Street, Cau Giay District, Hanoi
Branch 3: 80 Vu Trong Khanh, Ha Dong, Hanoi
Branch 4: 130 Nguyen Khanh Toan Street, Cau Giay district, Hanoi
Opening hours: from 10:00 to 14:00 in the morning; Afternoon from 17:00 to 22:00
Tel: (+84) (0)24 3512 1279
Reference price: 150,000 VND – 180,000 VND/serving
Chaka Restaurant
Address: No. 13 – 15 Ngo Thi Nham, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi
Opening hours: 10:00 – 20:00
Reference price: 150,000 VND – 250,000 VND/person
Tel: (+84) 024 3998 1666
When dining here, you will be impressed by the beautiful presentation of the dishes and the unforgettable attractive taste.
Cha ca Thang Long
Address: No. 21 Duong Thanh Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Opening hours: 8:00 – 22:00
If you are a lover of Cha Ca La Vong, you should try once to Cha Ca Thang Long. Coming to the shop at any time, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy cha ca La Vong in Hanoi.
Cha Ca Thang Long is located in the Hoan Kiem district, so it is quite easy to find.
Cha ca Lao Ngu
Address: 71 Thai Ha Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi
Opening hours: 10:00 – 22:00
Tel: (+84)024 3514 6768
Reference price: 50,000 VND – 110,000 VND/serving
Cha Ca Lao Ngu is an ideal place to enjoy delicious Hanoi dishes for many people in Hanoi.
The dining space is decorated quite politely and delicately with very affordable prices. The enthusiastic service attitude makes all customers satisfied. As a result, Cha Ca Lao Ngu is always on the list of favorite restaurants of even the most demanding diners.
Ong Gia Cha Ca (The Old Man’s)
Address: 9th floor, house number 18 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Phan Chu Trinh ward, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi
Opening hours: 10:30 – 22:00
Reference price: 150,000 VND – 300,000 VND
The Ong Gia Cha Ca is located on the 9th floor, so it is ideal for anyone who wants to eat Cha Ca La Vong Hanoi and enjoy the beautiful scenery from above.
Although not as famous as other long-standing addresses, the food quality here is enough to impress those who have tried it.
Cha ca La Vong has become a cultural, special feature that attracts food lovers to come. The dish is included in the book “1,000 places to know before you die”; in the top 5 out of 10 places to visit in the world. In 2016, cha ca La Vong was broadcast on CNN as one of the best Vietnamese dishes in the world.
