Hanoi Cuisine (Leipzig: GERMANY)
For some reason, there are quite a number of Vietnamese restaurants in Leipzig... perhaps it has something do with the shared East German and North Vietnamese political history? It is something that I find slightly odd, but I should look into it a bit more closely...
Anyway, I do visit Leipzig relatively often... but over the years, I've found that the traditional German foods have started to play havoc with my stomach. I'm not entirely sure what it is, but the slightly oily nature of the heavily meat based pork dishes and something about the sauerkraut in large quantities can disagree with my aging digestive system.
So, I find that I often have to space out the heavier meals... and I find that one of the best ways to do that is to intersperse some Asian style meals. Somehow, I find the rice filled dishes to be quite settling for the stomach.
So, I was quite happy to try out Hanoi Cuisine, which is very close to the Hauptbahnhof in Leipzig, on the main walking street between the station and the main shopping street.
The Space
There is a good amount of outdoor seating which might be preferred during the warmer months. Leipzig is landlocked, and so when it gets hot... it can be quite uncomfortably warm and stuffy indoors.
However, when I was here, it was a little bit cold and windier outside with the hint of rain to come. So, I chose to eat indoors... where I could also just back up into a corner and read my comics in peace without the possibility of running into colleagues on a busy corner of the city!
The indoors are quite pleasant to sit in, and if many people are on the outdoors sections, then it also nice and quiet as well!
The Menu
In what won't be much of a surprise, the menu features completely Vietnamese dishes. Actually, in Europe... this isn't always guaranteed, with many Asian restaurants featuring dishes from all OVER Asia. Which is ludicrous when you think about it...
So, to have a menu that features only a national menu is reassuring. You have faith that they are not trying to be something that they can't be!
Jump to the next section to see what I had ordered... something completely and utterly new for me! Something that I'm inspired to try and learn how to make when I am at home!
The Food
My big discovery for the tour! Mango curry! I love it... I looked it up, and it doesn't seem too tricky to make up... however, to do it well will be a different matter. But I'm really curious to try to cook this sweet curry...
... and of course, I've paired it with my all time favourite meat. Duck... and it is fried, so that is the the concession that my stomach will have to make!
I can't describe how stunningly good this was! The duck was lovely and crispy, and the mango curry was just sweet (not sickly...) and made it a pleasure to eat the vegetables that were hidden under the duck! A great mix of veggies as well... including asparagus!
Another nice discovery was this homemade drink, the Miss Saigon. Such a refreshing drink that was nicely paired with the curry. A lime based drink set off with peppermint and ginger! Another thing to try and recreate at home, this would be the perfect summer drink!
The Experience
Wow, I'm really happy that I stopped in to try this place! Normally I shy away from the places that are on busy streets... especially if it is difficult to get private seating. However, I was so curious about this particular restaurant, and I'm so fond of Vietnamese cooking... and it is SO hard to get good Asian food in Europe, that I just had to try it out... just in case it was good!... and it WAS GOOD! So good, that I stopped in a few more times before my time in Leipzig was up!
Opening Times
Monday 11am–10pm
Tuesday 11am–10pm
Wednesday 11am–10pm
Thursday 11am–10pm
Friday 11am–10:30pm
Saturday 11am–10:30pm
Sunday 11am–10pm
Contact Details
Address: Brühl 54, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
Phone: +49 341 46257868
Website: hanoi-leipzig.de
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BEERKING.I have eaten mango duck before but not mango curry. I think none of the Vietnamese restaurants in Kuching have mango curry in their menu.
Hmmm, I wouldn't be surprised if it was a localised dish, I had seen it in many of the restaurants around here, but I don't know if I have seen it elsewhere.
Loads of Vietnamese Vertragsarbeiter (contract workers) in the GDR of the 80's. That's perhaps why you find these Vietnamese restaurants there. But even in West Germany you had them. The 1st ever 'Chinese' restaurant I went to in the late 80's was actually run by some Vietnamese.
Ah, it is always interesting to see how this all works out through historical conditions!Thanks for the information!
Hey friend, did you try dog meat?
No, I've never tried it yet!
When I come to Hanoi, I saw many dog meats restaurants. But actually I dont eat dog meat.
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I couldn't find any real affiliation when I looked, but, now I am curious to see if my Vietnamese friends know how to make the mango curry. Sounds yummy!
When I lived in Germany, there were pockets of Vietnamese people (and every other affiliation) What is not to love about it? :)
Sounds like you are having a great summer!
One of the other commenters let me know what the connection was! Interesting historical connection!