Food & Beverage

World food

All the classics. Think France, Italia, India.

Việt Nam News A Korean night out I will actually remember Hotpot, army stew and rediscovering a long lost weekend in South Korea at Tây Hồ’s newest Korean opening.

Việt Nam News A long way from Lisbon: welcome to Casinha The famous pork roll arrived warm, heavy on the garlic, soaked in something that had likely been simmering all afternoon. I ate it in four bites and asked for another.

Việt Nam News Une bonne adresse: it’s Les Oubliés Stepping outside briefly to take a snap of the quaint little alley in which Les Oubliés resides, a small boy cycled past and greeted me with an enthusiastic bonjour.

Việt Nam News nomnom by name, nomnom by nature On a light spring evening, the dining room glows, and the chatter has that contented hum of people who have found a place that fits them.

Việt Nam News Armo-House: bread, barbecue, belonging It’s a little slice of Armenia, Hà Nội’s first, and only Armenian restaurant.

Việt Nam News Are these Hà Nội’s best spicy noodles? Naturally this brought me to thinking, where are all the amazing spicy Chinese-style noodles in Hà Nội?

Việt Nam News Food meets friendship at Mediterraneo It is a laid-back atmosphere and guests mingle and make polite introductions. There is laughter and a sense of anticipation only impending antipasti can provide.

Việt Nam News West African comfort reaches Hà Nội At Makeni, the broth, deep and very peppery, sends warmth through you with each mouthful. This will get us through the impending northern winter.

Việt Nam News Saigon Taco Festival 2025 in review Ahead of my arrival, the event card promised some of the country's best vendors for a one-day contest of mole, masa, and bragging rights.

Việt Nam News Coraggio: big pasta in Little Tokyo This is homely, affordable Japanese-style Italian food. Think Japanese interpretations of Italian fare, mozzarella meets mentaiko.

Việt Nam News Saigon Sandwich Wars I am not ashamed to admit that I have crossed borders in pursuit of sandwiches.

Việt Nam News New Year, new Été: bistro in the heart of Ba Đình This isn't an attempt to reinvent the wheel or an avant-garde pitch, but rather a reinvigoration of a neighbourhood classic with an atmosphere to match.

Việt Nam News 'A Taste of Lanka': The Bottle Shop's backyard secret This collaboration between The Bottle Shop and Chef Kumar in bringing his beloved food to Hà Nội is a delight.

Việt Nam News The house that cider built: five years of Hanoi Cider House This is the house that cider built and a place where the only thing coming home to roost is flavour.

Việt Nam News Don't look back in hunger: Burger Fest 2024 Put your burger where your mouth is? Sliders at dawn? For our sins we got the latest edition of the Hà Nội Events team's contributions to the culinary calendar.

Việt Nam News All Mexican, no stand-off Tacos at dawn. There's an abundance of great Mexican food available in Hà Nội, with no shots fired, unless you count the mezcal.

Việt Nam News NGON NGON: London's No.1 Vietnamese restaurant? Ngon Ngon is worth a visit. It offers an interesting perspective on Vietnamese cuisine adapted for the palates of likely clientele.

Việt Nam News Goodtime Burger: the name says it all Good customer testimonies, and I'm intrigued. A flurry of messages and a short wait later, I'm tucking in, and I'm hooked.

Việt Nam News Traversing Tây Hồ: Little Thai goes big There is much peace and satisfaction to be found when a little Thai wisdom meets a big appetite.

Việt Nam News Cross the bridge: Italy meets France at Quinza An emergent and notably French culinary movement is afoot, with the banks of the Red River proving fertile ground for such scenic ventures.

Việt Nam News Mỳ Bò Đài Loan: a taste of Taiwan near the heart of Hà Nội The star of the show here is, of course, the broth. Dark as the night, it's a rich, almost black potion that oozes character and depth with a captivating sweetness and slight kick.

Việt Nam News Sichuan in the city: welcome to flavour town The best kept secret in Hanoi: a succulent Chinese meal by the side of the road. Bring your appetite.

Việt Nam News Hà Nội's little slice of Tuscany Lots of truffle, serious beef steak. Old school Italian hospitality in a modern setting. Get down.