Food Culture

Banh Cuon Hanoi: What to order and where to eat it

Banh cuon Hanoi is a delicate breakfast of thin steamed rice sheets, commonly filled with [...]

Chả Rươi: A Must-Try Hanoi Autumn Specialty

Autumn in Hanoi is often remembered through cool mornings, yellow leaves and the delicate fragrance [...]

Vietnamese Mooncake: 7 Fillings to try in Hanoi

A Vietnamese mooncake is not simply a sweet pastry to eat on the move. Its [...]

Vietnamese Bamboo Rice: The Story of Cơm Lam 

Hidden inside a fire-blackened bamboo tube is Vietnamese bamboo rice, which tender sticky rice infused [...]

Vietnamese Banh Mi: The story behind Vietnam’s street food

Few foods represent Vietnam as perfectly as bánh mì. What began as a French-inspired baguette [...]

Shrimp paste (Mam tom): Discovering Hanoi’s most iconic flavor

For many travelers visiting Vietnam, few ingredients inspire as much curiosity as Shrimp paste (mam [...]

Vietnamese Sticky Rice: Discover Xoi Khuc and Hanoi’s morning food

Looking beyond pho and banh mi? Discover xoi khuc, one of the most beloved forms [...]

Draft beer (Bia hơi): Understanding Hanoi’s most iconic drinking tradition

For many travelers, the first taste of Hanoi comes through its food. A bowl of [...]

Vietnamese Sausage (Lap Xuong): The soul of food culture

As the golden sun spills over the terracotta rooftops of ancient quarters, vibrant strings of [...]

Cha Ca La Vong: The timeless sizzling symphony of Hanoi

In the heart of the Old Quarter, at a crossroad where history meets the modern [...]