Scad braised in sugarcane juice – the sweet taste of a home-cooked meal in the heart of Hanoi

Small joys from a simple tray of rice

Some days, people don’t need much – just a simple meal, with sticky white rice, salty braised fish, a bowl of hot vegetable soup, is enough to feel warm. At Hanoian Kitchen, people call it “the small joy of a home meal”.

Amid high-rise buildings and modern cafes, Hanoian Kitchen still retains the look of an old small kitchen. Every noon, when Hanoi starts to get cold, the smell of scampi braised in sugarcane juice, roasted shrimp, roasted meat, eggplant, boiled cabbage… emanates from the kitchen, spreading lightly in the air. Everyone passing by also looked back slightly, as if afraid of missing something familiar.

Today’s menu of Hanoian Kitchen sounds simple, but warms people’s hearts:

• Scad fish braised in sugarcane juice

• Fried shrimp with meat

• Roast

• Omelette

• Eggplant bursts

• Boiled cabbage

• Perch cabbage soup

• Roasted peanuts

The dinner tray is not fancy, not noisy, just plainThe light orchid fragrance and delicious taste come from sincerity.

Scad braised in sugarcane juice – a rustic yet sophisticated dish

MentionedScad fish braised in sugarcane juice, many people in Hanoi suddenly felt fluttered. It is a dish that seems to only be found in the coastal countryside of the Central or Northern regions, but now appears in the heart of the Capital in the small kitchen of Hanoian Kitchen.

Do not use sugar or water to create sweetness and color.Hanoian chef chooses fresh sugar cane juice– Natural ingredients help the scad absorb the light, fatty taste without being greasy. When braised, the sugarcane juice gradually thickens, mixed with fish sauce, pepper, chili and fried onions, creating a wavy brown color and a gentle aroma that spreads throughout the kitchen. After many hours of simmering over low heat, the piece of scad has a shiny skin, soft but firm meat, and a sweet aroma to the bone.

The sophistication of this dish lies in:Braised with sugarcane juice, it must be convenient. Too much sugarcane juice will make the fish too sweet, too little and it won’t have enough consistency. The cook must patiently watch over low heat, so that each fiber of the fish gradually absorbs the rich, natural flavor while still maintaining its sweetness.

Owner of Hanoian Kitchen shares:

“Every dish here is cooked as if cooking for our family. Scad fish braised in sugarcane juice is our way of conveying our love – both rustic and warm. Customers eat not only to fill their stomachs but also to remember an old flavor.”

Preserve the spirit of Vietnamese rice in every daily meal

In an era where lunch is often associated with office lunch boxes or fast food,Hanoian Kitchenchose to go upstream – bringing people backhome dinner tray. Every dish here carries a very clear philosophy: cook with kindness, eat with respect.

The restaurant space is small, with only a few sets of wooden tables and chairs, but is always warm and familiar. On the table were old blue enamel plates, a vase of yellow chrysanthemums, and the smell of fresh rice blew throughout the room. Every noon, the kitchen is red, the smell of fried onions, pepper, and fish sauce spreads, making anyone who comes by feel comfortable.

Many regular customers call this “office people’s kitchen”. Some people come to eat every day, some people go away for a month and then come back, just to regain the feeling of having a meal like at home. Older brotherLam Minh, office worker in Dong Da district, said:

“At Hanoian Kitchen, I found the feeling of my mother’s cooking. Every dish is just right, not too fussy but still surprisingly delicious. Scad braised in sugarcane juice is the dish that reminds me the most – eating it with white rice makes me forget all about time.”

Food tray – a place to keep memories and emotions

Vietnamese cuisine is a place that preserves memories. Each dish is a story, a slice of time. A home meal – even if it’s just braised fish, boiled vegetables, and a bowl of soup – is still a symbol of togetherness and love.

Hanoian Kitchen understands that. With them,A delicious tray of rice is not only about the taste, but also about the emotions of the cook and the eater.Maybe that’s why every lunch here carries a different energy: peaceful, loving and full of memories.

The dish braised scad with sugarcane juice became a highlight not only because of its unique flavor, but also because of its meaning – the harmony between tradition and creativity. A dish that is both familiar and strange, both rustic and sophisticated, is enough to make Hanoi people find an image of home in the heart of the city.

In the middle of a busy street, the smell of home cooking remains

Modern life means people have less time to sit together and less opportunity to enjoy slow-cooked dishes seasoned with affection. But stayHanoian Kitchen, that is still preserved every day.

Today’s meal is not noisy, only the fragrance spreads lightly in the small kitchen and the delicious taste comes from sincerity. Every diner leaves with a little warmth, a little memory of the smell of home cooking – the simplest but most lasting happiness in life.

📍 Hanoian Kitchen– Retain the soul of Hanoi in every daily meal.
Address:106 Group C3 Hoang Ngoc Phach, Hanoi