Home Cooking

by Wen Vietnam

Lunch

We were invited to a friend’s family home for a typical Vietnamese meal. All of the dishes were made at home. We have chicken with cucumber salad, beef noodles, deep fried spring rolls, a soup dish to eat with rice, and finished with fresh fruits. Love the balance of fresh herbs, meats, and the use of spices to reach a fine taste. Vietnamese cooks aim to preserve the freshness and natural taste of food as much as possible. I really enjoy this meal!

Bia Hoi + Sightseeing by Scooters

After lunch our friend let us borrowed her scooter and we rode around her hometown. We saw lots brown cows and beautiful rice fields. We went to a bia hoi (street-side pub) and had grilled dried squid, fermented pork roll, and fresh beer. It was such a fun experience!

Banh Tom Ho Tay

by Wen Vietnam

Banh Tom Ho Tay

Đường Thanh Niên, Quận Tây Hồ, Hà Nội
+84 4 3823 8194
www.banhtomhotay.com

Nhà hàng bánh tôm Hồ Tây

The restaurant is famous for its fried shrimp (banh tom). We Had lunch here during a stop-over from Ha Long Bay back to Hanoi. It’s right next to West Lake. The restaurant was pretty packed with locals.

Sauteed Vegetables

Deep Fried Shrimp Cake

Crab with Tamarind and Chili

Sauteed Beef

Deep Fried Spring Rolls

Sauteed Chicken

Sauteed Cockle with Onion & Persicaria

Deep Fried Scallop with Butter & Garlic

Indochina Sails

by Wen Vietnam

Indochina Sails

Royal Tourism Pier, Hanoi 113628, Vietnam
+84 4 3984 2362
www.indochinasails.com

Lunch

We spent an amazing 2 days with indochina sails. The views of Halong Bay are breathtaking! All the meals were very well prepared and extremely tasty. We had lunch, dinner and breakfast onboard.

Cream of Pumpkin Soup

Fresh Seafood Spring Roll

Green Papaya Salad

Steamed Ha Long Bay Prawn

Grilled Chicken on Lemongrass

Pan Fried Fish

Coffee

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Dinner

Pomello Salad

Deep Fried Seafood Spring Rolls

BBQ Elephant Clam

Curried Beef Served with Steamed Rice

Grilled Pork Rib with BBQ Sauce

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Breakfast

Hanoi Garden Restaurant

by Wen Vietnam

Hanoi Garden Restaurant

36 Hang Manh St. Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
+84 4 3824 3402
www.hanoigarden.vn

Dinner

We went here with the recommendation from the hotel where we were staying with. It’s set back from the road with a courtyard for outdoor seating. The food was good and fresh, a bit on the pricey side.

Grilled Shrimp Paste on Sugar Cane

Sauted Soft-Shelled Crab

Bananas Flambees

Dac Kim

by Wen Vietnam

Nhà hàng bún chả Đắc Kim

1 Hang Manh Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
+84 (0)169-777-6666

Bún Cha

Bún chả is a Vietnamese dish of grilled pork and noodle, which is thought to have originated from Hanoi. Dac Kim is quite famous among tourists. A local friend took us there. You can find Bun Cha almost everywhere in Hanoi. Love the combination of herbs, soft noodles, and crispy rolls.