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Egg Coffee (Cà Phê Trứng)
Hanoi's most famous drink — where it came from and where to actually try it.
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Hanoi Food & Drink Guide
Hanoi is arguably Vietnam's best food city — plastic stools, pavement kitchens, and some of the best coffee culture in Southeast Asia. Here's how to eat well without a guesswork.
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Street Food Guide
What to order, how to spot a good stall, and basic etiquette for eating on the pavement.
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Where to Find the Best Phở
Hanoi-style pho versus the southern version, and how to order like a local.
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Best Cafes in Hanoi
From hole-in-the-wall coffee shops to design-led spaces in French villas.
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Rooftop Bars & Nightlife
Where to get a skyline view or a late beer on Ta Hien's "Beer Street".
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Vegetarian & Vegan Food
Chay restaurants, useful phrases, and navigating street food as a plant-based traveller.
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Bún Chả
Grilled pork, noodles, and the dish made famous by Bourdain and Obama's 2016 meal.
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Vietnamese Cooking Classes
What a typical class involves, and how to pick a good one.
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Bánh Mì
Vietnam's baguette sandwich — its French colonial roots and what makes a good one.
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Spring Rolls: Nem Rán vs Gỏi Cuốn
The fried version and the fresh version — how to tell them apart and what to dip them in.
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