Located at 20 Nguyen Thiep Street, right in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, SoyV Vegetarian Restaurant is an ideal destination for those who appreciate wholesome, peaceful plant-based cuisine. Infusing traditional Vietnamese meals with a touch of zest Featuring over 30 distinctive vegetarian dishes, SoyV’s menu is a harmonious blend of tradition and creativityExplore
Category Archives: Hanoi Check
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May
May
The softest thing you’ll eat in Hanoi – and the hardest to forget. In the soft steam rising from an early morning pot, Banh cuon nong Ha Noi appears like a whisper – a delicate Northern Vietnamese breakfast dish that is light on the stomach but unforgettable in flavor. A Dish Rooted in TraditionExplore
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May
May
The first Vietnamese dish President Obama tried in Hanoi – Smoky grilled pork, tangy dipping sauce, and fresh herbs – it’s a flavor explosion built bite by bite. Bun Cha – A Signature Dish in Hanoi Bun Cha Hanoi captures the essence of the city in a single bite – humble, flavorful, and deeplyExplore
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Apr
Apr
Located on the 12th floor of one of Hanoi’s top tallest buildings, GBookCafe Coworking Space & Study Hub is more than just a coffee shop – it’s a creative sanctuary for book lovers, remote workers, and English learners. This stylish cafe, nestled within GLN English Center, offers a vibrant, thoughtfully designed space that sparks motivationExplore
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Sep
Sep
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
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Apr
Apr
For the first time you have visited Hanoi, you may be impressed by its delicious Vietnamese food or the bustle in the Old Quarter. When you enjoy the modernity of Hanoi nowadays, have you ever imagined how it was in the past with a citadel that has old palaces or stones which are carved lotusExplore
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Apr
Apr
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
04
Dec
Dec
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.
04
Dec
Dec
White rice is a staple food and also an essential ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine. Simple yet versatile, white rice can be ground into flour to make many different types of rice cakes, among which bánh giò stands out for its unique shape and flavor.
04
Dec
Dec
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.
04
Dec
Dec
Banh Xeo – also known as crispy Vietnamese pancake, crepe or sizzling cake – is a famous street food which is widely believed to originate from France during its occupation of Vietnam. The word xèo depicts the sizzling sound when pouring the rice batter into the hot skillet
04
Dec
Dec
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
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Sep
Sep
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.
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