Differences in fish noodles in different regions

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Vermicelli in Hanoi has deep-fried fish and sour broth, Thai Binh vermicelli with turmeric fish, and in Da Nang, mackerel vermicelli, fried fish ball.

Hanoi fish noodle soup.  Photo: Wintoie/Instagram.
In Hanoi, fish noodles are often used in breakfast or lunch for people who want to change their taste. In which the broth is cooked sour with vinegar, tomatoes served with vegetables such as longan, vegetables, dill, onion, pineapple. The fish is usually cut into pieces with about 2 fingers and marinated with ginger, spices, and crispy lemongrass. In addition to eating vermicelli, diners can enjoy vermicelli with separate fried fish, sweet and sour chili garlic sauce. Photo: Wintoie/Instagram.
Spicy fish vermicelli is one of the famous dishes of Hai Phong besides banh mi, crab cakes... In which, the broth is cooked sour and spicy.  The filling is served with a variety of vermicelli such as fish, deep-fried fish skin, fish heart, fish cake, sausage, along the net... When eating, diners should add kumquats and chili peppers to make the dish more flavorful.  Photo: Eatwpeach/Instagram.
Spicy fish vermicelli is one of the famous dishes of Hai Phong besides banh mi, crab cakes… In which, the broth is cooked with sour similar to Hanoi fish noodle soup but with more pungent taste. Filled with various vermicelli such as fish, deep-fried fish skin, fish heart, fish cake, sausage, along the mosquito net… When eating, diners should add kumquats and chili peppers to make the dish more flavorful. Photo: Eatwpeach/Instagram.
Thai Binh fish vermicelli has a thick broth cooked from pork bone broth, fish bones do not have a sour taste.  When eating the broth, it is soaked in the same way as mixed vermicelli.  Fish served with vermicelli must be boiled until cooked, then remove the large and small bones, finally rim with fat with fresh turmeric and rich fish sauce.  The accompanying vermicelli is brewed to expand, in addition, it is indispensable for pickled bamboo shoots and pickled vegetables.  Photo: Lan Huong.
Thai Binh fish vermicelli has a thick broth cooked from pork bone broth, fish bones do not have a sour taste. When eating the broth, it is soaked in the same way as mixed vermicelli. Fish served with vermicelli must be boiled until cooked, then remove the large and small bones, finally rim with fat with fresh turmeric and rich fish sauce. The accompanying vermicelli is brewed to expand, in addition, it is indispensable for pickled bamboo shoots and pickled vegetables. Photo: Lan Huong.
Nha Trang fish noodle soup is distinguished by its clear, low-fat broth, which is simmered from fish bones and does not add many spices, so it has a sweet taste.  The filling served with vermicelli is usually jellyfish, boiled fish torn into pieces and steamed mackerel cake, which is both crispy and chewy but still retains its natural sweetness.  The vermicelli here is also smaller and softer, the herbs are served with shredded lettuce, lettuce... When eating, diners should add a piece of green lemon, green chili and sweet chili. Page.  Photo: tiramisu_valori/Instagram.
Other Nha Trang fish vermicelli has a clear broth, less fat, is simmered from fish bones and does not add many spices, so it has a sweet taste. The filling served with vermicelli is usually jellyfish, boiled fish torn into pieces and steamed mackerel cake, which is both crispy and chewy but still retains its natural sweetness. The vermicelli here is also smaller and softer, the herbs are served with shredded lettuce, lettuce… When eating, diners should add a piece of green lemon, green chili and sweet chili. Page. Photo: tiramisu_valori/Instagram.
Contrary to Nha Trang vermicelli, Da Nang fish vermicelli has a distinctive orange-red color from tomatoes, cashew oil and accompanying fish cakes that are often fried golden or steamed fish cakes.  Vermicelli here also has a side dish of mackerel, thinly sliced ​​tuna and vegetables such as bean sprouts, basil... blanched.  Photo: Trungbuii/Instagram.
Da Nang also has fish vermicelli similar to Nha Trang, but with tuna noodles, thinly sliced ​​mackerel and vegetables such as bean sprouts, basil… blanched. Photo: Trungbuii/Instagram.
Also the broth cooked from fish bones, Quy Nhon vermicelli served with fish cakes has a different way of doing it.  The ingredients for making fish cakes are mackerel, barracuda, mackerel, termite, strabismus, etc., pureed with pig skin, mixed with pepper, garlic and chili spices before dividing into thin pieces for steaming or frying.  Photo: Tam Linh.
Also the broth cooked from fish bones, Quy Nhon vermicelli with fish cakes has a different way of making it. The ingredients for making fish cakes are mackerel, barracuda, mackerel, termite, strabismus, etc., pureed with pig skin, mixed with pepper, garlic and chili spices before dividing into thin pieces for steaming or frying. Photo: Tam Linh.
Chau Doc fish noodle soup is a famous specialty of An Giang.  In which the broth is made from simmered bones, indispensable spices such as fish sauce, fish sauce and wormwood noodles.  The side dish is boiled snakehead fish, boneless and stir-fried with turmeric or roasted pork.  Photo: Quang Thien
Chau Doc fish noodle soup is a famous specialty of An Giang. In which the broth is made from simmered bones, indispensable spices such as fish sauce, fish sauce and wormwood noodles. The side dish is boiled snakehead fish, boneless and stir-fried with turmeric or roasted pork. Photo: Quang Thien
Vermicelli is one of the favorite dishes of diners when coming to Phu Quoc, An Giang.
Vermicelli “stir” is one of the favorite dishes of diners when coming to Phu Quoc, Kien Giang. Different from fish vermicelli dishes in other localities, “stir” vermicelli is scored by fish cakes, shrimp cakes spread thinly when the broth is cooked, still retaining the sweetness and aroma of seafood. In addition, noodles are also served with steamed egg squid, herring or beef. The vermicelli in the dish is also freshly made vermicelli and the broth is seafood broth, thick and ivory color. The most special feature or the name of the dish is that diners have to make their own dips according to the instructions of the staff and then stir quickly and evenly to melt them all. Dipping sauces can be used to add flavor to the broth. Photo: Lan Huong.

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