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If you want to find a cosy restaurant with spectacular views of West Lake and a large choice of food and wine, blending European and Vietnamese flavours, 88 Bistronomy on Hà Nội’s Xuân Diệu Street might just be the ticket.

For any city-dweller who has been seduced by unique ethnic cuisine, especially from those groups living in the northwest, he or she no longer needs to travel far to enjoy the food. A new restaurant in Hà Nội’s Ba Đình District can satisfy a longing for these special, unique ethnic dishes.  

If you are a fan of vinyl records and retro music, Montauk by LP Club might be the perfect place to spend this Christmas in Hà Nội.

It's no secret that post-lockdown, people are craving to try exotic things that they have never tried before. As a food lover and traveller, it's a great pleasure to experience food from all across the world. But sometimes, you yearn for that taste of home. And that's where Taco Nón Lá (Conical Hat Taco) recently caught my attention.

The ongoing pandemic has worn many people down. After periods of working from home and minimal socialising, there have been reports of depression starting to show. It was no wonder the restaurant The Suicide Shop caught my attention when recently browsing online.

After more than a year of social distancing, lockdown and devastating health issues, we got a chance to sneak away to the mountains and stay at So H'mong Homestay for a few days.

It is not difficult to see the influence of Korean culture in the daily life in Việt Nam. Korean BBQ restaurants and Korean-style grocery stores packed with young customers are visible evidence of that influence.

Located in a small dark alley on Hàng Gai street, Cà Phê Phố Cổ is a hidden cafe in the middle of the capital. Visitors come here for the famous egg coffee and the exotic architecture preserved from a century ago.

After Hà Nội authorities ended the lockdown and allowed dining services to return, we were all anxious to put on our casual Sunday best to go out for a family meal. Discussion touched upon a steakhouse, a Russian restaurant whose menu looked great with grilled meat on charcoal, and a small place offering delicious sweet treats. 

Đông Triều Town, the eastern gate of northeastern Quảng Ninh Province, has long been known for its coal and pottery industries. Visiting here, travellers are not only overwhelmed with the natural landscape, historical temples and pagodas but also with unusual cuisine bearing its own identity.

Whether you are hankering for earthy soups, stuffed pepper, pierogi, pickle platters, vareniki, vodka, kvass, or a gigantic slice of Napoleon cake, The Slavic Tea House is bound to hit the spot

The average meal of urban Vietnamese families has changed quite drastically over the past 10 to 20 years, according to recent research by the National Institute for Nutrition. 

There is a joke that the social distancing turned everyone into a Master Chef. It’s partly right because you have to cook for yourself instead of enjoying food outside. Ngô Minh recommends some restaurants that can inspire you at home, Italian style.

After three months of residents being locked down at home, Hà Nội has lowered its coronavirus alert mode a level. Public exercising is allowed again, provided it is no more than 10 people in a group. Restaurants can deliver food, and hair salons are up and running at full speed. 

Since September 16, Hà Nội has loosened social distancing restrictions, allowing restaurants to reopen. To fully implement epidemic prevention measures, food service establishments only serve take-out and close before 9pm daily.

Stuck at home, living in fear of an invisible virus, people have been urged to stay inside. With this in mind, it is good to have a list of food options ready to hand. Ngô Minh suggests some places that deliver great meals straight to your door.

Social distancing can lead to fatigue, both physically and mentally, but it should not stop us from enjoying great food. Though transport options are much restricted in Hà Nội, there are still a plethora of great shops managing to deliver ready-to-eat foods for people to enjoy in the safety of their own home.

Since last weekend, Hà Nội has been under a strict lockdown. But we will survive this pandemic through a little comfort food, good preparation and picking up some new skills.