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Articles on food, spirituality, craft villages and the hidden corners of Hanoi we love to share.
Old Quarter, Hoi An Style
A Hàng Bạc storefront serving Hoi An-style bánh mì in the heart of the Old Quarter — twelve fillings, a fragrant house sauce, and a sandwich that argues Hanoi can do this style justice too.
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Ngũ Xã Original
The rolled phở of Ngũ Xã street, done at one of the originals near Trúc Bạch Lake — cold noodle rolls, hot dipping broth, and a dish that only really makes sense once you've eaten it here.
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Eat like a local
Phở Gà Huyền Hương on Báo Khánh is spoken of locally as one of Hanoi's "four great chicken phos" — a cash-only, no-frills bowl of long-simmered broth and shredded chicken that's been earning that reputation for decades.
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The Street Named After a Fish
Turmeric-grilled river fish, sizzling in a pan of dill at your table — the dish so iconic it renamed an entire Old Quarter street after itself in the 1870s.
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The stir-fried bowl
Phở Thìn on Lò Đức has served one dish, phở bò tái lăn, since around 1979 — beef seared over a custom 1,000°C coal stove and folded into broth with a sweetness Hanoi cooks have tried and failed to copy for decades.
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Hanoi Street Food Guide
Discover Chan Bun Cha. A deeply local favorite, hidden in the alleys. It offers a much more intimate look at Hanoi's street food culture without...
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Food & Cuisine
A curated guide to Hanoi’s 15 best backdrops, featuring exact shooting windows, camera settings, and hidden balconies.
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Food & Drink
Discover Egg Coffee. The birthplace of Hanoi's legendary egg coffee. The low stools, vintage art, and golden creamy coffee served in warm water...
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