from $8 /person
Cha Ca Thang Long is a famous dish popularized in Hanoi and is a favorite meal of ours. Although the name “cha ca” implies that it’s a fish paste, it’s actually small fillets of flaky white fish marinaded in turmeric and galangal, fried and served with generous topping of dill on a sizzling hot plate.
Hong got me a fajita skillet with a wooden serving tray as a gift a while back–probably as a hint that he wanted me to make this! But I don’t mind since I’ve always wanted one and I love this dish as well. The fragrant flavors of the turmeric and galangal marinaded fish and fresh dill goes so well together. This dish is a real crowd pleaser especially when you bring out the sizzling platter for all to enjoy.
Best meal in Hanoi! The set meal = overpriced tourist scam. Just order cha ca + beer & enjoy! There's also more available than what's on the English menu, so ask. Food was great; so fresh & perfect.
Northern Vietnam’s signature dish, chà ca, takes a turn: white fish is marinated in galangal, shrimp paste & turmeric, then sautéed at your table. More places to eat like a local: tandl.me/12ufz7c
Looks like simple dish but its really a must try in Hanoi! I had my year's worth of quota for spring onion..the way the fish is cook is really good and theres no mud taste.
Good: very tasty fried fish with salad. Bad: there is only one dish in the menu (4 USD) + drinks. Bottom line: great place to take a break of vietnamese cuisine full of meat and try some fish!
Only grilled catfish with dill but it is mighty good. If you go for the set menu, you get a beer, and a vietnamese tea and fruit platter for dessert. Get here early. Opens at 6pm and it fills quickly!
I have been here twice. First, had the catfish (cha ca) in the menu. Second, was with a local friend. He knew what to order, and the catfish, noodles and dill just kept coming. The fish is amazing!
This place has the best Cha Ca to my opinion. I have tried Cha Ca in many restaurants around Hanoi but still cant find better one up to now
Some of the best food I had in Hanoi. The fish was perfectly cooked and so tasty when paired with the fried dill! One serving is 120,000 dong!
A northern Vietnamese turmeric-marinated fish fillets served in a sizzling skillet on the table along with heaps of dill and scallions, add vermicelli rice noodle, peanuts, and Vietnamese fish sauce
I’m not a huge fish eater but really here it’s amazing. The combination of the marinade + the fresh fried greens + the herbs + the sauce makes it actually incredible.