The central province of Thanh Hóa is not only famous for its unique stone Hồ Citadel, a world cultural heritage site, but also for various speciality foods.

Family Restaurant, about one hundred metres from the local pier, is lauded by travellers for its welcoming staff and reasonable prices.

When many eateries in town re-opened for business, for a while Quán Ăn Ngon (Ngon Restaurant) had not and it felt like things hadn't quite returned to normal in the capital city of Hà Nội.

At Le Beaulieu you see familiar dishes that you know are delicious, but you are also open to exploring new seasonal items that may not be there the next time you visit.

Though Nam Định cannot compare with other bigger cities like Hà Nội and Hải Phòng in terms of local delicacies, it still has a significant dish that cannot be found anywhere else. Phở xíu, or rice noodles with fried pork, should not be missed when visiting this small city.

After one year of complete shut down due to the pandemic, I was glad to find out the Lê Art restaurant is back to business again. A fine dining restaurant located by Hà Nội's Museum of Fine Arts, the restaurant has a large lawn and garden.

With Chef Li Suen Wai, executive Chinese chef of Windsor Plaza Hotel in HCM City

Hà Nội has the typical weather of the north of Việt Nam with four pronounced seasons, which nurture seasonal plants and flowers all year round

Madam Châu restaurant is found at the Alba Wellness Resort, where you can stay in the hotel or use the facilities during the day.