Banh khuc is a Hanoi sticky-rice cake: khuc leaves in the rice, roasted pork and mung-bean paste inside, steamed in banana leaves, then eaten with salty peanuts and pork patty.

How much is banh khuc in Hanoi?

Street stalls often sit in the 15,000 to 35,000 VND band. Confirm on arrival. There is no official city tariff.

Where do you eat banh khuc?

On Old Quarter sidewalks in Hanoi, in the lake grid north of Hoan Kiem. Ask for bánh khúc.

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Bánh khúc is roasted pork and mung-bean paste layered in sticky rice with khúc leaves from the Red River, steamed in banana leaves.

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FromHanoi

Price15,000 to 35,000 VND is a common street band. Confirm on arrival.

Where it comes from

Hanoi. The walk calls it a specialty of the city.

How to enjoy it

Steamed, wrapped in banana leaves, and served with salty peanuts and slices of pork patty.

Questions

What is banh khuc?: Banh khuc is a Hanoi sticky-rice cake: khuc leaves in the rice, roasted pork and mung-bean paste inside, steamed in banana leaves, then eaten with salty peanuts and pork patty.
How much is banh khuc in Hanoi?: Street stalls often sit in the 15,000 to 35,000 VND band. Confirm on arrival. There is no official city tariff.
Where do you eat banh khuc?: On Old Quarter sidewalks in Hanoi, in the lake grid north of Hoan Kiem. Ask for bánh khúc.

Where to try it

Old Quarter sidewalks in Hanoi, near the lake grid.

Ask for bánh khúc on the morning food streets north of Hoan Kiem.