fiogf49gjkf0d For sheer value for money and atmosphere it's hard to beat the rock-bottom, stove-and-stools
food stalls
or the slightly more upmarket street kitchens; try streets such as Ma Hac De, Hang Dieu and Duong Thanh. At conventional restaurants you'll need to
get there early
: local places stop serving around 8pm, while Western-style restaurants and top hotels tend to allow an extra hour or two. We've given phone numbers for places where it's advisable to make reservations. Look out for two Hanoi
specialities
: the ubiquitous
pho
noodle soup and
bun cha,
small barbecued pork burgers served with a bowl of rice noodles.
Other useful information
for tourists (each section contains more specific sub-sections):
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