The set menu for two was absolutely delicious; tuna, duck and beautiful desserts.The owner, Chef Son, is the friendly Vietnamese culinary expert behind the authentic Herbs and Spices cooking classes
A charismatic chef teaching small groups how to cook classic dishes: Knife skills, authentic preparation with delicious results. It will be sweaty in the kitchen, but if you can't stand the heat.
Five wonderful floors of insight on the women who built and represent Vietnam. From the soldiers to the roadside vendors they're all here
Historic café on a street lined with cafés. If it's vacant, the balcony upstairs is a good place to watch the world go by
Worth the hype. One of the best street-food meals we had in Hanoi. Go for the dish the restaurant is named after!
We arrived with just thirty minutes till closing time (closes at 16:30) and had the place to ourselves. Beautiful, vast.
These rooms, raised high on concrete blocks, are managed by a lovely owner and are just off the main strip. Happily.
Traditional Cha Ca cooked at your table! Don't let the drab interior fool you; it's more expensive than your average street food, but absolutely delicious
Trendy Communist themed chain of coffee shops across Hanoi. Attentive staff, great Vietnamese coffee and fair prices.
Delicious food from starters to desserts. Haggis, neeps and tatties were a favourite.
