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Eat & DrinkA History of Rice Wine, Part 2: A Traditional Craft Slowed to a Trickle
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- Published on Saturday, 19 January 2019 10:00
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Rose-tinted shades and long swept-back hair tickling the collar of a half-unbuttoned maroon shirt that revealed a dangling peace-sign pendant: at age 27, Minh was the epitome of 70s Saigon cool. More than that, though, he was one the most famous rice wine producers in Long An, a province renowned for its traditional liquor production. After he moved from the big city to his wife’s home village, her family discovered his natural talent and passed on their distilling knowledge which he spent decades perfecting.
Urbanist Hanoi's 5 Best Ngõ Nooks of 2018
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- Published on Friday, 28 December 2018 11:00
- Written by Urbanist Hanoi.
In 2018, Hanoi certainly saw its fair share of the good, the bad and the surprising, but it was, as always, a wonderful year for eating and drinking. Across the city, we delighted in finding decades-old street food spots and brand-new businesses alike.
The Alluring Backstory of Chả Rươi, Vietnam’s Slimiest Street Food Character
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- Published on Friday, 21 December 2018 14:22
- Written by Hieu Tran.
In the months leading up to winter in Hanoi, when the temperature starts to drop and a chilly breeze blows through the city, anticipation grows for a rare, unique delicacy – the palolo worm omelet, or chả rươi in Vietnamese.
Vietnam Officially Designates December 12 the Day of Pho
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- Published on Tuesday, 18 December 2018 15:47
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Chris Humphrey.
Vietnam has officially marked December 12 the 'Day of Pho' in celebration of the nation's most well-known dish.
Ngõ Nooks: Take a Ride on Ha Dong’s Hipster Bus Café
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- Published on Friday, 14 December 2018 11:00
- Written by Ashley Lampard. Photos by Ashley Lampard.
When you initially spot the café, it’s hard to tell exactly what it is — it isn’t hurtling towards you at 50 miles per hour and doesn’t have helmet shrapnel from its previous victims stuck to its grill. Instead, one of Hanoi’s newest cafés sits in its own peaceful oasis in a desolate parking lot in Ha Dong, far from the city center, yet still surrounded by the ruckus of traffic.
Ngõ Nooks: Cu Xa, the Cafe That Awakens Your Childhood Self
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- Published on Friday, 07 December 2018 13:00
- Written by Lam Le. Photos by Chris Humphrey and Kevin Lee.
“Where is home?” is a question that at some point has probably nagged everyone who feels caught between worlds. To the owner of a retro cafe in Hanoi’s southern Dong Da District, it’s Cu Xa.
Ngõ Nooks: Oozing Quail Egg Bánh Giò for Upcoming Winter Days
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- Published on Friday, 30 November 2018 14:00
- Written by Ha Ta. Photos by Long Nguyen.
After a long, draining day at work, the unexpected discovery of a steaming, peppery bánh giò, complete with oozing quail eggs, is the ultimate remedy.
How the Popularity of 'Durian Tours' Is Threatening the Survival of Malaysia's Tigers
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- Published on Monday, 26 November 2018 15:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
In order to meet rising demand for durian, Malaysia plans to convert a large area of the Malayan tiger’s natural habitat into durian plantations.
Ngõ 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 Hoang.
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.
