Cha ca is a dish that is so delicious and iconic to Hanoi that a street in the city is named after it. It is also the star dish of a famous local a restaurant (Cha Ca La Vong) that has lasted over a century and multiple generations of the same family. The famous dish, made with chunks of grilled, smoky catfish and seasoned with dill, turmeric and galangal, is so delicious and aromatic that it will surely leave you craving for more. Usually served on top of thin rice noodles, chopped peanuts, and a side of dipping sauce, the complexity of the resulting flavors will surprise you with how simple and easy it is to make.