What to order at Chả Cá Thăng Long

Must order
Cha ca for two: turmeric catfish, dill, spring onions, peanuts and the house mam tom dip.
The dish to know
Cha ca turmeric grilled fish
Editor tip
One dish only; price per person is fixed at 250,000 VND. The Duong Thanh strip has the same family running multiple addresses.
CuisineStreet food
Price$$
Neighborhoodold-quarter
HoursDaily 10:00-21:30
The dishCha ca turmeric grilled fish
Last verified

Must order: Cha ca for two: turmeric catfish, dill, spring onions, peanuts and the house mam tom dip.

Tip: One dish only; price per person is fixed at 250,000 VND. The Duong Thanh strip has the same family running multiple addresses.

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Location

Address: 21 Duong Thanh, Cua Dong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

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