On our first visit, we selected ‘Rau bò khai xào trứng’ (Stir-fried Vietnamese forest vegetables with eggs, VNĐ74,000), ‘Dưa xào bò’ (Stir-fried vegetable pickles with beef, VNĐ96,000), ‘Canh hến’ (Vietnamese clam sweet and sour soup, VNĐ65,000), ‘Cà pháo muối’ (Salted tiny eggplant, VNĐ15,000), and ‘Cơm gạo lứt’ (Steamed brown rice with black beans, VNĐ45,000). … [Read more...] about Home-style restaurant offers authentic taste of Ha Noi
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Vietnamese bistro An offers great food in quiet alley
I would definitely recommend An for people hanging out with a mix of friends from all parts of Việt Nam, or to a small group of tourists. An would not be able to accommodate a bus full of tourists at a time, but if you can make it there, you'll find a good meal with all the best parts of Việt Nam's rich gastronomic tradition. VNS … [Read more...] about Vietnamese bistro An offers great food in quiet alley
Delicious garden offers treats from the sea
We couldn’t be more satisfied with the meal. For a perfect ending, we ordered Ngon Garden’s bird nest soup served in a papaya. The sweetness is something I haven’t tried elsewhere. At a price of VNĐ450,000 (US$20) each, it’s a really decadent choice. For this price, we could order a hotpot for four at other restaurants. … [Read more...] about Delicious garden offers treats from the sea
Riverside spot offers great food and a view
Our friends recalled their time living in the city before they left to settle in France. The father of the family was a high-ranking government official, who in his younger years had to be stationed in Hà Nội, while the whole family lived in the south. His wife then learned that he met someone while away. She boarded a plane with a pistol in her hand. Her ultimatum was: family or nothing. The man finally decided to break up and returned to reunite with his family. Until he died many years later, the matter was never brought up and he never dared to have a fling, ever again. … [Read more...] about Riverside spot offers great food and a view
HCM City’s District 3: 18th coolest neighbourhood in the world
Cheo Leo Cafe makes coffee with clay pots and is the only one in HCM City maintaining this tradition. VNS Photo Việt Dũng Cheo Leo Cafe's clay-pot brewed coffee Lovers of coffee should head for Cheo Leo Cafe, which has been operating for 80 years and brews coffee in traditional clay pots. Nguyễn Thị Sương, its owner, says: "Only my cafe has been able to completely keep the traditional Sài Gòn way of brewing coffee. "Foreign visitors also really like our coffee. I have been told they even enjoy it more than Starbucks. "That makes me very happy. But I don’t want to become arrogant because of that, because I think they probably said it to make me happy, and I don’t think I can ever measure up to an international brand. I’m aware of that. But it’s still a motivation for me. "I’m selling my coffee at reasonable prices but receive positive feedback for its quality. "Foreign and … [Read more...] about HCM City’s District 3: 18th coolest neighbourhood in the world
There’s no taste like home
It would be wrong to describe this as the best fish and chips I’ve ever had, but it’s the best I’ve had in Hà Nội. In fact I’ll go one better, it’s the best fish and chips I’ve had outside of the UK, and there’s no better accolade I can give. … [Read more...] about There’s no taste like home