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Điện Biên not only attracts tourists with its historical sites and 19 local ethnic groups, but also through its unique cuisine. The delicacies can be found at Nam Hồng Restaurant and other restaurants at Ten A and Ten B villages, Thanh Xương Commune.

Over time people have come up with other creative ways to eat bánh mì (sandwich): stuffing it with heo quay (roasted pork belly) and even pairing it with main dishes such as phá lấu (offal stew). The latest addition to that list and a current sensation on social media and among food-lovers, despite being around for decades, is bánh mì cá nục (mackerel bánh mì).

Moca is located right in the centre of the capital's Old Quarter, offering seasonal sophiticated food.

A small and cosy Indian restaurant with friendly staff and tasty, reasonably priced dishes.

Koryo Restaurant somehow manages to be just as, if not more mysterious, than its origins and is worth an interesting evening of your time.

Vietnamese love everything Laotian, from the food and people to the culture as a whole. There are only a handful of restaurants catering with Laotian food in Hà Nội, but each has its niche.

The Japanese restaurant is unique and offers lots of variation from the standards.

Tết is not only the most important celebration of the year but also represents a fresh start, a new chapter, with wishes for good fortune and, generally, good things.

Pincho, Hà Nội's first tapas restaurant, offers vibrant, vintage, sociable, exquisite, and flavourful fusion.

Opened in 1988, Dì Năm Sa Đéc is a testament to the culinary heritage of Sa Đéc. For over three decades, this family-owned gem has been serving up the city’s distinctive flavours, offering a taste of the Mekong Delta in the heart of southern Việt Nam.

Mạ Quán offers a wide variety of dishes from the three regions of Việt Nam, especially specialties from Huế City.

La Vegarie, the restaurant’s name, is the combination of two French words – ‘végétarienne’ and ‘gallerie’.

The Goodtime burger aims to create a burger that is appropriately portion-sized and has a flavour profile more appealing to Vietnamese customers.

The Square, on the 4th floor of the Novotel Danang Premier Han River, stands as a beacon of gastronomic sophistication.

LittleThai is where Western and Vietnamese preferences for new food converge.

The massive colonial-styled clubhouse at the Hoiana Shores Golf Club and the 1552 Bistro with its classic wood and leather furnishings ooze class and sophistication.

Soko Cake Bake & Brunch (Soko Saigon) is a perfect spot if you would love to stay in tune with the trend. Soko is more than just a cafe with modern interior design; it is famous mainly for the meticulous dishes that would probably make you gasp once you see them.

This isn’t an election, it’s Christmas. Picking a spot for seasonal celebrations should be a choice, not a conundrum. I ate my way through Hà Nội’s best offerings to help Việt Nam News readers make the right choice for their festive meal this year.