This dish has its origins with a business selling grilled fish not only to make money,but also to provide a secret meeting place in central Hanoi for fighters battling colonial powers.
If Hanoi delivers one all-encompassing food lesson it’s this – you must go with a bowl of this steaming,spicy goodness,even on a supremely sticky night.
With clean,spacious and comfortable rooms that you can quietly enjoy,this ia a reliable choice.
It's the everyday things that make Hanoi an extraordinary place to live or visit.
The mystery of the egg coffee is revealed during a food tour of Hanoi.
And bia hoi,no-frills bars serving ice-cold,house-brewed beer,are the perfect introduction - high on quality and low on pretence.
Vietnam's capital is a honking,hooting,swerving,heart-stopping,nerve-wracking roller derby of people and machines.
You can't create an iconic drink,but some drinks say it all about a city.
Accessible by water only,the opulently rustic Six Senses is a tropical island hideaway like no other.
Hanoi's best bars serve a winning mix of art,music and cocktails,writes Paul Chai.