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What to order at Miến Lươn Chân Cầm
- Must order
- Mien luon kho the dry version with crisp-fried eel, fried shallots and a small bowl of broth on the side.
- The dish to know
- Mien luon eel glass-noodle soup
- Editor tip
- Counter seats only; closes when the eel runs out, usually mid-afternoon. Cash only, 60,000-80,000 VND.
CuisineStreet food
Price$
Neighborhoodold-quarter
HoursDaily 06:30-21:00
Phone+84 90 408 8588
The dishMien luon eel glass-noodle soup
PaymentCash only
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Must order: Mien luon kho the dry version with crisp-fried eel, fried shallots and a small bowl of broth on the side.
Tip: Counter seats only; closes when the eel runs out, usually mid-afternoon. Cash only, 60,000-80,000 VND.
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Location
Address: 1 Chan Cam, Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
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Try: Bun dau mam tom
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Try: Cha ca turmeric grilled fish
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Try: Pho bo
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Try: Bun bo Nam Bo beef noodle salad
Order: Bun bo Nam Bo: the only dish, dressed at the table with extra nuoc cham and pickled vegetables.
Tip: Long communal metal tables; share with locals. Cash only, 60,000 VND per bowl.
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Try: Bun dau mam tom
Order: Bun dau mam tom: fried tofu, rice noodles, boiled pork, fried pork roll and the canonical pink mam tom dip.
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Try: Cha ca turmeric grilled fish
Order: Cha ca for two: turmeric catfish, dill, spring onions, peanuts and the house mam tom dip.
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Try: Pho bo
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