Chả Cá Lã Vọng / La Vong Grilled Turmeric Fish And Dill (VND ₫170,000) @ Chả Cá Lã Vọng. . What else can be said about Chả Cá Lã Vọng, that hasn't already been widely publicised? . That the dish of Chả Cá Lã Vọng / La Vong Grilled Turmeric Fish And Dill was first created by couple Doan Phuc and Bi Van, and served to revolutionary soldiers? . That on the urging of friends, they established a restaurant of the same name in 1871, which also served as a rebel hideout? . That the restaurant quickly became a favored dining spot of locals, and also the very aristocrats and colonial officials it sought to unseat? . That as their popularity grew, some copied the dish and opened competing stalls with similar names, leading to the entire street being renamed to Chả Cá street in veneration? . That the dish has come to be regarded as synonymous with Hanoi, and an iconic dish of Vietnam? . Yes, Chả Cá Lã Vọng is all this and more. . For over 150 years, the Doan family has continued running Chả Cá Lã Vọng, still selling that 1 single dish, made the same way it's always been. . The various accoutrements work together to create the overall experience. You're meant to combine a bit of everything in each mouthful, the silky soft thin Rice Vermicelli Noodles with mild grainy sweet notes, the crisp fresh Spring Onions and Coriander with vegetal herbal sweet bitter flavour, the crunchy Roasted Peanuts with nutty flavour, and the fresh sliced Chili which lends a spicy kick. . Everything is dunked or dipped into Nước Chấm / Vietnamese Dipping Sauce, which lends lovely tangy zesty sour salty savoury sweet flavour. . The turmeric marinated catfish, tender and moist with bright spice savoury salty sweet flavour, and the crunchy dill soaking up the fish oil and spices, creating bold vegetal savoury sweet herbal spice flavour. . Together with the assorted accoutrements, the intriguing muskiness contrasted by the freshness of herbs and seasoning, creates an unforgettable captivating memory.