Bánh Cuốn Nóng Kim Thoa — Restaurant in Hà Nội

Worth crossing the highway

We went here on the recommendation of another Canadian family, and because it was featured on Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown show.

We had a phenomenal experience. We went around 6:00 PM, and it wasn’t very busy. After a harrowing highway crossing from the old quarter, we got seated and ordered 2 bahn cuon from the husband-wife team. They don’t speak English, but we all managed to communicate just fine. He showed us what to add to the delicious broth, while she made the fresh bahn cuon right beside our table.

The dish was delicious, and like nothing we’d tried before. Delicate, hot, soft rice crepes wrapped around flavourful pork and mushrooms, dipped in a tangy sauce. We ordered a third because it was so delicious - and we were stuffed. Not surprisingly, it was affordable - about $5 CAD for the three orders of bahn cuon...

This was one of the best meals I’ve had in Vietnam! There’s no menu, but that’s part of the experience—each dish is cooked right in front of you (if you sit at the right table) The sweet and welcoming owner guided me through every dish, showing me exactly how to eat it, what spices to add and what to dip it in. Highly recommend for anyone looking for authentic Vietnamese cuisine literally just across the street...

Cheap, quick, hot, authentic Bánh cuốn. For any Anthony Bordain fan, this place is a must visit in Hanoi. In my opinion, out of all food houses introduced in the show, this is the only one that successfully preserved the authenticity. And remembering that the show was on TV in 2011, an applause for the owners. Note that there is not many parking lots, so walk or book...