No time to fly down to the Mekong Delta? Step into this new restaurant in Hai Ba Trung District, which serves fresh spring rolls, herb-laden hotpot and other typical southern fare. Elisabeth Rosen reports. Roll it yourself: Banh trang cuon [...]

The five-day holiday starting on April 30 is an excellent occasion for Vietnamese people to set off on tours to relax and discover new lands. For those who cannot travel far, they can choose one of the following places near [...]

The fried rice noodle is a specialty of Hanoi. It’s made by frying noodles with beef and Brassica rapa. There are two types of fried noodles: crisp or moist, the difference being due to the frying time of the noodles. [...]

There is no lack of choices when it comes to shopping in Hanoi, the one-thousand-year old capital of Vietnam. The city offers you a wide variety of items from authentic silk, ethnic minority souvenir to wooden products. It may be [...]

Traditional theatre is becoming less and less attractive to the domestic audience. However, Ha Noi Cai Luong [reformed opera] and Viet Nam Tuong [classical drama] troupes are successfully running traditional shows especially designed for foreign tourists at the Golden Bell [...]

Kobune Sushi might be located in a mega mall, but the marine-themed restaurant offers a more authentic sushi experience than many other Japanese establishments in the capital city. If you’re a fan of sushi and sashimi, there are plenty of [...]

Having a cocktail and talking with a few new friends is how to enjoy the nightlife of many expats and foreign tourists in the Hanoi Old Quarter. Unlike the conceptions of many Vietnamese customers who usually go to a bar [...]

The following is a list of some of the most typical snack foods that have become a part of winter in Hanoi. 1. Grilled corn Cold winds of a winter nights come along with the scent of grilled corn, which [...]

As a foreigner coming to Hanoi for the first time, I have spent a day locating a bicycle shop and haggling about the price, but found it not easy to get one. Visiting Vietnam, I was immediately entranced by my [...]

Most visitors to Vietnam will begin their holiday by flying into Hanoi. With it’s atmospheric old quarter, lantern-fringed lake and an abundance of bustle and noise resonating from the local stalls and mopeds, it’s easy to spend a happy couple [...]