Hoa Thu Cuisine, Bat Trang Ancient Village

Introduction article about Hoa Thu Cuisine Restaurant - Bat Trang Commune

Bat Trang Ancient Village, Bat Trang Hamlet, Bat Trang Commune, Hanoi City, only about 10 km from central Hanoi, is famous for its traditional pottery craft hundreds of years old. Moreover, it also preserves a distinctive culinary culture that developed to serve the elaborate hospitality and ritual offering needs of the pottery village residents. The person preserving those values is National Artisan Pham Thi Hoa.

Artisan Pham Thi Hoa, born in 1960 in Bat Trang, is regarded as a torchbearer of traditional cuisine. From an early age, she learned from relatives and village elders how to cook elaborate trays for festivals and village affairs. She has preserved that essence and developed it into the Hoa Thu Cuisine brand, where the soul and flavor of traditional Bat Trang trays are fully recreated.

Hoa Thu Cuisine offers a unique experience not only in cuisine but also in culture. Signature dishes that often appear in traditional trays include: shrimp paste in lolot leaves, fried spring rolls, bamboo shoot and squid soup, stir-fried kohlrabi with squid, along with desserts such as steamed glutinous rice with mung bean and lotus seed sweet soup, harmoniously combining authentic Northern flavors with a deep traditional heritage.

More than just a restaurant, Hoa Thu is also a living museum of Bat Trang cuisine. The space is designed with strong Northern ancient village character: curved tile roofs, bare brick walls, combined with exquisite Bat Trang ceramics used to serve the dishes. All create a profound cultural experience where diners both enjoy cuisine and feel the breath of tradition

Spacious, peaceful space; reasonable prices; attentive, friendly service. That is why the brand attracts both domestic and international visitors, as well as those who want to connect with the flavors of home

Hoa Thu Cuisine is not only food; it is evidence of the aspiration to preserve local culture amid modern life. Under the leadership of artisan Pham Thi Hoa, the brand has succeeded in preserving and honoring the soul of traditional Bat Trang trays, contributing to enriching Hanoi's "culinary map" and spreading cultural values to more people. On August 16, 2025, Artisan Hoa Thu was awarded the title of National Artisan in Hanoi. The title duly recognizes her efforts in preserving and elevating the culture