Food & Beverage

Unusual eateries

Not your usual spots. New flavours to be found.

Việt Nam News The Chacha Cure: finding phở in Tbilisi Did you also know that Georgia's national spirit, chacha, is an experiment in inebriation by way of sadomasochism?

Việt Nam News Join The Union? Don't mind if I do It's a homage to British food, a knowing scoff towards the TikTok generation that would file away British food as but a beige meme.

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 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 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 Parting with Pyongyang North Korean restaurants were a visceral simulator for territory that the vast majority of world foodies will never chart.

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.