If you have spent more than a few hours wandering through the labyrinthine streets of the Old Quarter, you have undoubtedly seen it. On nearly every bustling corner, locals and travelers alike sit shoulder-to-shoulder on tiny plastic stools, gripping…
As a local guide who has been showing travelers the authentic side of Hanoi since before 2010, I often get asked about the local drinking culture. Many tourists think our beverage scene begins and ends with Bia Hơi (fresh…
Having guided travelers through the chaotic, vibrant, and deeply historical streets of the Old Quarter since well before 2010, I have witnessed this city transform. Yet, amidst the rapid modernization, one thing remains the steady, beating heart of the…
I have been leading food tours through the chaotic, vibrant streets of Hanoi since long before 2010. Over the years, I have introduced thousands of travelers to our local cuisine. While Phở and Bánh Mì get most of the…
I’ve been guiding travelers through the narrow, chaotic alleys of Hanoi’s Old Quarter since well before 2010. Back then, food tours weren't a booming commercial industry; it was simply locals sharing our daily meals with curious foreigners. Over the…
SABECO beer producer has factories in every part of Vietnam; however, it is more preferred in the South and Centre Vietnam market than the Northern market. The major products of this producer is bottled beer, however canned beer brand “333”…
Spending VND10,000 (US$0.48) for a cup of ice lemon tea, taking a canvas or a plastic chair and talking from 7pm to 11pm: that’s what hundreds local youths have done over the last two months in the area. The…
Plain rice flan- Bánh đúc is considered one of the most rustic and simple cakes in Hanoi cuisine, but the way to serve it varies thanks to Hanoian gastronomists. “Bánh đúc lạc” is the most popular in the north.…
Vietnamese Donut - “Bánh rán” is a delicious finger food for breakfast inVietnam. There are two main kinds of bánh rán, namely salty cake and sweet one with the latter being much more common than the former. While the filling…
It is used to a rustic dish that now turns to be a specialty in Vietnam cuisine. In the south, it is called “gỏi hoa chuối”. It is such a lifetime experience being exposed to its explosion of different…
