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Foreign tourist loves Hanoi food, goes back for seconds
Matthew recently traveled to Hanoi where he explored a variety of popular street foods.
Hanoi bun cha stall sells 250 portions in 3 hours daily
This 21-year-old family-run eatery draws long lines and loyal locals with its authentic grilled pork vermicelli.
Foreign visitor tries 10 pho dishes in 4 days in Hanoi, reveals favorite
Sampling various pho dishes over a few days in Hanoi, a foreign traveler’s top pick was the pho with assorted beef with different cuts priced at VND50,000 per bowl.
Hanoi named Asia’s second-best street food city by Time Out
Hanoi has recently earned a prestigious spot as the second-best street food destination in Asia, according to a list released by UK-based magazine Time Out.
Hanoi’s only fire god temple stands tall in Old Quarter for centuries
A rare temple devoted to Vietnam’s fire deity remains a spiritual anchor in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, preserving history, culture, and faith.
Exploring Hanoi by public transport: fresh boost for tourism
As cultural industries grow rapidly, Hanoi is opening a new direction for tourism by combining sightseeing with modern public transport such as metro lines and buses.
Hanoi pho tour: 10 bowls in 4 days, 1 winner
A foreign food lover sets out to taste Hanoi’s top pho dishes, ranking the best from 10 local eateries.
A thousand-year-old pagoda unites Buddhism, Taoism, and charity in Hanoi
Kim Co Pagoda stands as a rare multi-faith site, bridging three traditions while supporting the community through compassion and volunteerism.
Hanoi Train begins operation, offering tourists unique travel experience
The “Hanoi Five City Gates” Train (The Hanoi Train) officially began operation on September 6, offering visitors a new way to explore the capital’s landmarks and travel to Tu Son in the neighbouring province of Bac Ninh.
Shrimp cakes with soul: why Hanoi’s street version stands out
Trying West Lake shrimp cakes in two settings, a tourist explains why the sidewalk version stole his heart.
Korean food vlogger devours two bowls of pho on first night in Hanoi
Suhyang, a popular Korean YouTuber, wasted no time enjoying her long-awaited pho as soon as she arrived.
Foreign foodies fall in love with Hanoi’s DIY fried cha ruoi
A Canadian couple discovers an unusual but delicious worm-based dish in the capital.
Where to eat in Hanoi on September 2: 4 must-visit food streets
As Hanoi becomes the tourism hub during the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2, visitors can go beyond parades and landmarks to explore hidden culinary paradises in the city’s alleys.
Pho for VND30,000 fades away as street food prices climb in Hanoi
Since mid-June, many bun and pho restaurants in Hanoi have simultaneously raised their prices by VND5,000-VND10,000 per bowl.
Phuc Khanh Pagoda preserves priceless relics in Hanoi
A centuries-old spiritual hub, Phuc Khanh Pagoda holds rare antiques and remains a living center of Vietnamese Buddhism in the capital.
Western tourist tries Hanoi pho, praises it as ‘best ever eaten’
Hanoi’s pho is served in one rustic street-side eatery with plastic stools doubling as both seats and tables. Though Western tourists have to hunch over to eat, they still rave about the pho.
Canadian tourist tries Hanoi street cake, stuns with three-word reaction
Although unfamiliar to most foreigners, this local treat is a beloved traditional snack among Hanoians, especially during the Doan Ngo festival.
Historic bunkers at Thang Long Imperial Citadel open to public
A once-secret Vietnamese military cipher bunker that safeguarded confidential documents of the General Staff during the resistance war against the US has been opened to the public to mark the August Revolution and National Day.
Hanoi debuts cultural double-decker train named after city gates
On August 19, Vietnam Railways unveiled “The Hanoi Train,” a double-decker cultural experience where each carriage is themed after a historic city gate.
Hanoi unveils tourism offerings on national celebrations
Hanoi’s tourism sector has activated a package of 80 new tourism offerings to showcase its cultural heritage while celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).
