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Sử Quán Roastery: Introducing to the world Vietnam specialty coffee

Su quan roastery

The strong coffee flavor has become familiar in the daily life of Vietnamese people. The sophistication of Vietnamese coffee is reflected in Vietnamese people’s unique culture and style of coffee enjoyment, especially when you stay in Hanoi Old Quarter and Hanoi French Quarter. You’ll find cafes on every street in every city, from trendy coffeeExplore

Introducing Rose Kitchen: The Ultimate Cooking Experience in Hanoi

rose kitchen

As one of the best and healthiest cuisines in the world, Vietnamese one has become widely renowned. That explains why Vietnam is always flooded with tourists throughout the year and culinary tourism has become a major driver for travel to Vietnam. Many tourists specifically plan their trips to experience authentic Vietnamese cuisine, taking part inExplore

TOP 8 THINGS TO DO IN THE IMPERIAL CITADEL OF THANG LONG

hoang thanh thang long

It includes two sections: the Archaeological site and the Central sector of Nguyễn’s Dynasty of Hanoi. If you want to explore more about the history of Hanoi under different periods, this must be an excellent destination for you. These are 8 things you can try at this site: Know about different types of dragons underExplore

Cha ca – Vietnamese Grilled Fish – the cultural cuisine in Hanoi

Cha ca – Vietnamese Grilled Fish – the cultural cuisine in Hanoi

If you are making a list of top must-try food in Hanoi, do not forget to spare a room for “Cha Ca” (Chả Cá – Grilled Fish). The special taste of “Cha Ca” will leave tourists a deep impression with the unforgettable flavor, elegance, and sophistication of Hanoi cuisine.

Mỳ gà tần – an irresistible comfort when winter comes

my ga tan food tour Hanoi winter

Mỳ gà tần is a sound combination of instant noodles, mugwort, and oriental herbs. With such not only yummy but super healthful ingredients, it is a common dish for sick people, especially after they have recovered. Not long ago, when I caught the terrible flu, each day, my mother bought me a portion of this dish. Despite my having no appetite, the noodles were pretty enjoyable and fragrant with the smell of chicken and mugwort mixed with different types of herbs which are particularly good for one’s recovery. Best served when hot, this would not be the top choice in boiling summers, but in bleak winters in Hanoi.

Bun Bo Hue – A great balance of flavors

Bun Bo Hue – A great balance of flavors

Bun Bo Hue (Hue beef noodle soup) is a specialty of Hue – the former capital of Vietnam. The name is to distinguish beef noodle soup from Hue and other provinces. Although the major components are also rice vermicelli and beef, what makes the dish distinctive is the perfect balance of its spicy, sour, salty, and sweet flavors. Nonetheless, the predominant flavor sometimes comes from lemongrass, one of the indispensable ingredients to create a superb bowl of Bun Bo Hue

Bánh trôi tàu – A warm Vietnamese dessert for a sweet tooth

If you find yourself wandering on the streets of Hanoi on a late winter evening, a short stop at a “Bánh Trôi Tàu” vendor is much-needed to warm your body up in the stinging cold weather. Being lesser-known to tourists than bánh mì or other kinds of noodles, yet bánh trôi tàu is a favorite street food of the residents of Hanoi when chilly breezes sweep through the city.