Chả Cá Lã Vọng, Hanoi’s iconic turmeric fish with dill, is a must-try dish with a rich history. First served by the Đoàn family in the 19th century, their restaurant also doubled as a secret meeting spot for Vietnamese resistance fighters during French colonial rule. Today, its legacy lives on, celebrated for both its bold flavors and cultural significance. Traditionally, Cha Ca La Vong is made with catfish or snakehead, but today, we’re using Pacific Flounder or Sanddabs. I had the amazing oppo
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Chả Cá Lã Vọng, Hanoi’s iconic turmeric fish with dill, is a must-try dish with a rich history. First served by the Đoàn family in the 19th century, their restaurant also doubled as a secret meeting spot for Vietnamese resistance fighters during French colonial rule. Today, its legacy lives on, celebrated for both its bold flavors and cultural significance. Traditionally, Cha Ca La Vong is made with catfish or snakehead, but today, we’re using Pacific Flounder or Sanddabs. I had the amazing oppo
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