Kelly
Breda
I'm visiting Hanoi with three friends in two weeks and we would like to find some nice restaurants with Vietnamese food. If you have a recommendation please let me know. We are looking for some in the city centre.
Cha Ca La Vong is certainly an iconic place in Hanoi, and Koto Restaurant is a cool concept. Personally, though, I don't much see the point in proper restaurants in Hanoi. You will literally be tripping over some of the world's best street food. If you really want to dig into specific locations for street food, start reading the blog Stickyrice (http://www.stickyrice.typepad.com/). But take my advice with a grain of salt—I prefer a gutter-side grill to white linen and stemware. :) I think you'll eat well in Vietnam no matter what you do (as long as it doesn't involve a hotel buffet)!
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I must say: Koto Restaurant , Hoa Sữa, Bun Cha Dac Kim in Hang Than str & one restaurant at 72 Ma May str where a number of tourists gather (good food, nice atmosphere & reasonably priced)
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In the Old Quarter, some of the streets are named after the things sold on them. That includes fun. Look for any place there that specializes in bun cha ha noi. That stuff is delicious.
Justin
