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Hang Duong o mai - A traditional specialty of Hanoi

Hang Duong o mai - A traditional specialty of Hanoi

O mai has a distinctive sour, spicy, salty, sweet flavor. Hang Duong o mai is a meaningful and refined gift, expressing respect and gratitude of the giver. If you have a chance to visit Hanoi, don’t forget to visit the famous snack shops that BDATrip will introduce in this article, to enjoy the delicious and unique taste of this type of o mai.

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Diễm DHUpdated August 10, 20266 min read

O mai has a distinctive sour, spicy, salty, sweet flavor. Hang Duong o mai is a meaningful and refined gift, expressing respect and gratitude of the giver. If you have a chance to visit Hanoi, don’t forget to visit the famous snack shops that BDATrip will introduce in this article, to enjoy the delicious and unique taste of this type of o mai.

A few words about Hang Duong o mai

O mai plays the role of a distinctive culinary culture of Vietnam, made from many kinds of fruits such as apricot, plum, sau, tamarind, star fruit, peach. The process of marinating fruits with sugar, salt, ginger, licorice, and xí muội creates a rich flavor: sour, spicy, salty, sweet, making it especially attractive. Not only serving as a favorite snack, o mai is also known for its benefits such as nourishing health, relieving thirst, detoxifying the body, stimulating taste, supporting digestion and having the ability to effectively treat coughs.

O mai is a combination of sweet and sour flavors
O mai is a combination of sweet and sour flavors

In the heart of Hanoi, the brand of Hang Duong o mai shines with a long history, originating from 1898, when Mrs. Lợi opened a shop at number 8 Hang Duong street. The product of Hang Duong, through many generations, has become an indispensable symbol of the capital’s cuisine, well received and loved. With a family recipe, each type of o mai of Hang Duong is the crystallization of high-quality ingredients and meticulous processing, strictly sanitary and safe food. No matter what type, Hang Duong o mai always reminds of the traditional taste of Hanoi: delicious, soft, crunchy, attractive to all audiences.

“List” of quality Hang Duong o mai shops

Hong Lam o mai

Hong Lam is one of the famous brands of Vietnamese o mai products, established in 1994 by Mr. Nguyen Van Lam. Thanks to the application of advanced production technology, along with the certification of international standards such as ISO 22000:2005 and HACCP, Hồng Lam is proud to ensure that its products are both delicious and absolutely safe.

Apricot trees are often used as gifts
Apricot trees are often used as gifts

Hong Lam’s products are diverse in type and flavor, from o mai apricot, plum, sau, tamarind, star fruit, peach, longan, lemon, to tram, xí muội, all created to serve all preferences with sour, spicy, salty, sweet angles. Not only stopping at o mai, Hồng Lam also expands to the line of dried fruit products including grapefruit peel, grapefruit pulp, strawberry, kiwi, kumquat, rose apple, tran bi, ginger… bringing a rich and nutritious tasting experience.

Hong Lam’s products, with prices ranging from 350,000 VND to 500,000 VND per box, are an ideal choice to make gifts on Tet holiday, carrying the message of elegance and sophistication. To own these unique products, customers can visit the store at number 11 Hang Duong, Hang Dao ward, Hoan Kiem district.

Gia Loi O mai

Gia Loi, an o mai shop with a long tradition on Hang Duong street, has affirmed its position since 1898, thanks to the talented hand of Mrs. Loi, who laid the foundation for this brand. At Gia Loi, each o mai dish is the crystallization of the traditional recipe, meticulous from the selection of fresh ingredients to the process of marinating natural spices, ensuring no use of preservatives. The products are diverse from o mai apricot, plum, sau, to tamarind, star fruit, peach, longan, lemon, tram, and xi muoi, bringing countless flavors: sour, spicy, salty, sweet, promising to satisfy all tastes.

An indispensable dish every Tet holiday
An indispensable dish every Tet holiday

In addition, Gia Loi also introduces dried fruit products such as grapefruit peel, grapefruit pulp, strawberry, kiwi, kumquat, rose apple, tran bi, ginger… with a strong aroma and high nutritional value. Customers can choose to buy by weight or by box with flexible prices from 25,000 to 255,000 VND. Currently, Gia Loi has a store at number 8 Hang Duong, Hang Dao ward, Hoan Kiem district.

Tien Thinh O mai

Established in 1996, the o mai brand Tien Thinh founded by Mr. Nguyen Tien Thinh quickly became a symbol of the essence in the art of producing o mai. At Tien Thinh each product is a perfect combination of tradition and quality, with the selection of the freshest ingredients and the application of special natural spice recipes, ensuring no use of preservatives.

Tien Thinh’s products are diverse and rich, from o mai fruits such as apricot, plum, sau, tamarind, star fruit, peach, longan, lemon, tram, xí muội, bringing a series of unique flavors from sour, spicy, salty to sweet, serving all customer requirements. In addition, Tien Thinh also provides unique fresh dried fruits such as grapefruit peel, grapefruit pulp, strawberry, kiwi, kumquat, rose apple, tran bi, ginger, which are perfect choices for those who love delicious taste and high nutritional value.

Hang Duong apricot fruit is famous near and far
Hang Duong apricot fruit is famous near and far

Tien Thinh’s products have extremely reasonable and affordable prices, ranging from 22,000 VND to 210,000 VND, depending on the choice of buying by weight or by box. Customers can easily own these products by visiting the store directly at number 15 Hang Duong, Hang Dao ward, Hoan Kiem district, or ordering conveniently via the website.

Hang Duong Gia Thinh o mai

Since its launch in 2016 under the leadership of Mr. Nguyen Gia Thinh, the brand Hang Duong Gia Thinh has quickly affirmed its position in the market thanks to the combination of traditional secrets and superior product quality. With the principle of processing using natural ingredients, carefully selected, along with marinating pure spices without preservatives, Gia Thinh brings to customers unique and nutritious taste experiences.

Gia Thịnh’s products are diverse in type and flavor, from traditional o mai types such as apricot, plum, sau, tamarind, star fruit, peach, longan, lemon, tram, xí muội, to new dried fruit types such as grapefruit peel, grapefruit pulp, strawberry, kiwi, kumquat, rose apple, tran bi, ginger, all are meticulously processed to ensure the richness in taste, meeting the diverse needs of customers.

Apricot with many flavors is made from many different fruits
Apricot with many flavors is made from many different fruits

With competitive prices, from 20,000 VND to 200,000 VND, whether you choose to buy by weight or by box, o mai Gia Thinh is a great choice, bringing superior value. Customers can visit the store at number 13 Hang Duong, Hang Dao ward, Hoan Kiem district to experience the o mai flavor here directly.

Hang Duong o mai is a specialty of Hanoi, bearing the traditional and characteristic flavor of the capital. Hope you will have memorable moments when visiting and enjoying o mai when coming to Hanoi.

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