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Juni’s Kitchen at Red River Tea Room  

After living in Bali for a year, Indonesian tops our list of great ethnic foods. However, outside of Indonesia, it’s a bit difficult to come by. Thankfully, Juni’s Kitchen has made the solution easier than a flight to Bali.

Pow Pow Snow 

Harriet, experienced puddingologist, investigates this mysterious Snow and why it goes Pow Pow. 

This place is more than just a weird name. Serving up ice cream, floats, snow and other deliciousness, Pow Pow Snow delivers. Grab your friends and take a trip in a time machine into their 1950s soda shop inspired shop on bustling Doi Can. 

Chicken Street (!)

Chicken Street has long been a staple of expats in Hanoi, and for good reason. Skewers of mouthwatering grilled chicken, sweet honey bread, and the ever-important chili sauce are a package deal that keeps everyone coming back for more.

Simple. Delicious. Food.

Bò Bía

Hanoi’s Sweet Street Snack

For nickels, you can get this explosion of texture and taste on most street corners in Hanoi. Crunchy sugar cane and sweet coconut, sprinkled with black sesame seeds, all wrapped in a paper thin, airy wrapper. This is unlike anything you’ve had before.

Hakata Ikkousha

Ramen: whether you like it spicy or creamy, thick or thin, black or white, this is the place for you. Serving authentic Japanese style ramen in Dong Da district, Hakata Ikkousha is a winner.

Cua Hang An Uong Mau Dich So 37

The Ration Restaurant

The food at Mau Dich shines bright amidst reminders of a dusty Vietnamese past. Here you can try traditional Vietnamese food while perusing trinkets and memorbilia from the wartime era. And you can leave with your own souvenier, a ration card mimicking those of days past. 

Lunch @ Pots n’ Pans

This upscale KOTO establishment becomes more affordable around lunchtime. And the food is beyond good!

La’s Shibuya

Massive toast covered in sweetness. It screams Japan! And Harriet screams YES!

Red Dragon fruit

What planet does that come from?

The Moose & Roo Pub & Grill

When you’re craving a bit of home, head to Moose & Roo to fill your comfort food needs. 

Lick and Bite

A sexy name, cute decor and delicious ice cream - who needs more? Harriet, our resident pudding expert, has found a gem of an ice cream parlour. 

Cong Caphe has locations littered around the city. No matter where you are, you’re not far from a delicious Coconut Coffee. 

Flatbread pizza at Daluva The affection we have for Daluva is unnatural. It’s just so good! Just about anything you order there will be outstanding, guaranteed, but today we’re focusing on their pizza.

Vegetation Business Lunch @ the Loving Hut 

We are not vegan. We are not even vegetarian. But this place makes us believe we could be.