Food & Coffee
Vietnamese Coffee Guide: What to Order, What It Costs, How Locals Drink It
A Hanoi local's guide to Vietnamese coffee in 2026: cà phê sữa đá, đen đá, bạc xỉu, egg coffee, coconut and salt coffee, with real price ranges and ordering tips.
Hanoi Street Food Etiquette: How to Order, Sit, Pay and Not Get Overcharged
How street food actually works in Hanoi: tiny stools, pointing instead of menus, iced tea, wet towels, paying at the end, typical prices, and small manners locals notice.
Egg Coffee in Hanoi: What It Is, Where It Started, and How to Make It at Home
Cà phê trứng explained: the 1946 Hanoi story behind egg coffee, what it tastes like, hot vs iced, how locals drink it, and a simple recipe to make it at home.
How Hanoi Office Workers Eat Lunch for About $2
Lunch in Hanoi's office districts in 2026: cơm văn phòng, noodle shops, home-packed boxes and delivery, with real prices of 40,000–55,000 VND a meal.
Bún Bò Huế vs Phở: What's the Difference, and Where to Try Both in Hanoi
Bún bò Huế and phở are both Vietnamese beef noodle soups, but they taste nothing alike. Noodles, broth, spice, toppings, how to order, and typical prices in Hanoi.