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Eat & DrinkNgõ Nooks: Authentic Bánh Cuốn That Took a Century to Perfect
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- Published on Saturday, 17 November 2018 10:30
- Written by Ha Ta. Photos by Long Nguyen.
Banh Cuon Ba Hoanh is nearly a century old, and both the eatery’s name and the authenticity of the food they serve stem from the same source: the culinary wisdom of Grandma Hong.
Ngõ Nooks: At Bun Ca Thai Binh, Succulent Snakehead Infused With Turmeric and Cashew
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- Published on Friday, 02 November 2018 15:00
- Written by Ha Ta. Photos by Long Nguyen.
When a friend of mine returned home after living abroad last year, he longed for a bowl of bún cá. I suggested the classic Hanoi dish, with satisfyingly oily deep-fried fish, but he had other ideas — a fresh feast originally from Thai Binh, located almost 100 kilometers from the capital.
Ngõ Nooks: Ingenuity Meets Tradition at Phở Cuốn Hung Ben
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- Published on Friday, 26 October 2018 12:00
- Written by Hieu Tran. Photos by Chris Humphrey.
As traditional and unchanging as Hanoi’s cuisine may seem to visitors, creativity can still be found below the surface. Every now and then, a novel dish catches on and becomes the talk of the town, and that’s exactly what happened on a crossroads near Truc Bach Lake over a decade ago.
Ngõ Nooks: At Bun Bo Hue Thu Thuy, a Broth That Bridges Tastes
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- Published on Friday, 19 October 2018 13:00
- Written by Ha Ta. Photos by Long Nguyen.
In only three places have I enjoyed truly sumptuous bowls of bún bò giò heo: in its hometown of Hue, in Hoi An and at Bun Bo Hue Thu Thuy in Hanoi.
A History of Rice Wine, Part 1: Family Stills, Prohibition and Colonial Bloodshed
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- Published on Sunday, 14 October 2018 11:00
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustration by Hannah Hoang
Fight or flight: to ball fists, rally rag-tag villagers clutching canes, staffs, shovels, sampan oars and bamboo staffs to ward off the bayonet-wielding officers invading your home intending to ransack your cabinets and storerooms, aiming to whisk you off to prison based on the scantest of evidence; or to scoop up your ceramic pot of illegal alcohol, slip out the back door and flee far into the rice fields, where you hide for hours until the rising moon signals safe passage home, hunched deep in the cold muck, shaded by growing stalks and comforted by cricket song.
Ngõ Nooks: Traditional Bún Thang Served With a Crunchy Twist
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- Published on Friday, 12 October 2018 12:00
- Written by Ha Ta. Photos by Long Nguyen.
If you peel through the peaceful residential areas around the Quang Trung and Tran Hung Dao crossroads, you might just chance upon Bún Thang 11 Hạ Hồi, a humble, household noodle spot.
Ngõ Nooks: Autumnal Golden Hours Are the Key Ingredient in Cô Thoa’s Bún Bò Nam Bộ
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- Published on Friday, 05 October 2018 12:00
- Written by Hieu Tran. Photos by Chris Humphrey
Hanoi’s fascination with bún is endless. There are more varieties in this city than anywhere else in Vietnam. Bún has a lot more to offer than phở, especially as it can be served cool and dry, as seen in bún chả and bún đậu — both popular choices on hotter days when a steaming bowl of noodles is less appealing.
Ngõ Nooks: At Tropical Forest, Coworkers and Plants Thrive in a Unique Ecosystem
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- Published on Friday, 21 September 2018 12:00
- Written by Ashley Lampard. Photos by Chris Humphrey.
Tropical Forest isn’t one of those adorable coffee shops you find hidden away in one of Hanoi’s many pokey alleyways. In fact, it’s quite the opposite – its large glass presence resembles a giant terrarium full of trees and plants. Only two years old, it comes across as a metaphor for a new, modern Hanoi that rejects the small, family-run business and embraces modern trends.
Bánh Pía: The Dreamy Mooncake Alternative With a Side of Teochew History
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- Published on Tuesday, 18 September 2018 15:00
- Written by Thi Nguyen. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
From sweet treats such as yam paste, chè bạch quả (ginkgo soup) and bite-size pastries to savory staples such as lotus root soup, bánh củ cải (radish cake), cốn xại (pickles) and xá pấu (salted radish) eaten with rice congee, links to my family's Teochew roots were made and consumed through food, both in everyday life and during festive occasions.
Foreign Fast Food Chains Report Consecutive Financial Losses in Vietnam
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- Published on Monday, 17 September 2018 13:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Are foreign fast food brands falling out of favor among locals, or are there other reasons behind their losses?
De-Shelling Vietnam’s Love of Eating Snails
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- Published on Friday, 31 August 2018 14:00
- Written by Hieu Tran. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
Snails prove a divisive delicacy in many countries, but in Vietnam, they are perhaps more misunderstood, and arguably more refreshing, than anywhere else in the world.
