Hanoi’s coffee culture

The Hanoians drink a lot of the dark, caffeinated beverage and prefer sipping their stronger blends outside in front of a small shop with some sweet milk and a spoonful of sugar. Every morning, on hot days of summer and cold and dull days of winter, you can easily see some here with a cup ...



West Lake shrimp cake

Everyone who has ever come to Hanoi seems to be really eager for once enjoying the unique West Lake shrimp cake. Just one time enjoying can surely make deep impression on your mind forever. Having shrimp cake in Hanoi is much more significant than eating itself because tourists can enjoy people and environment around. There is ...



Hang Manh grilled meat and noodles

Grilled meat and noodles have become a popular cuisine for both Hanoians and tourists coming to Hanoi for a long time ago. Grilled meat and noodles are considerably simple for everyone to make and enjoy. Like a regular habit, Hanoians often go to No 1 Hang Manh Street to enjoy that delicious specialty. Most of ...



Hanoi Noodle

Ingredients and preparation Phở is served as a bowl of white rice noodle in clear breef broth, with thin cuts of beef (steak, fatty flank, lean flank, brisket). Variations featuring tendon, tripe, meatballs, chicken leg, chicken breast, or other chicken organs (heart, liver, tongue, etc.) are also available. With the lot (made with chicken broth and ...