Observe the world: Food in Hanoi

This was my first meal in Hanoi @ Hang Hom (near Spring Flower Hotel). It an "Authentic Vietnam Meal". Initially, i thought was chicken rice. If i am correct, it's "Bun Thang" - Vermicelli chicken soup.

Pho (Vietnamese noodle soup consisting of broth, linguine-shaped rice noodles called bánh phở, a few herbs, and meat. Pho is a popular street food in Vietnam and the specialty of a number of restaurant chains around the world)

It may look plain, but the soup is delicious. And i consider this a healthy choice for my stomach to warm up. (Cost US$2-4)

What is the name of this street-drink? You MUST try. It taste like yogurt, with many different fruits in it. Really a lot of fresh fruits! A friendly lady fingering, told me that i need to add ice and mix it - awesome! (Cost US$0.8-1)

I saw KFC. (near temple on Hoan Kiem Lake)
Yes, i know you telling me every countries should have them. But there is no Mc Donald.

Is it because of "French" Fries? Or...Tax and franchise/royalty payment restrictions make it less profitable or interesting than it could be, so the franchise industry has not yet developed very much. You may want find out during your trip and share with me.

Hanoi @ Bat Dan. This shop catches my attention among many along the streets. These are three dishes i have ordered. Spring roll was the best with the dipping sauce that was sweet and sour. Almost all eatery stalls provide wifi, FREE WIFI.

VinCom Royal City Megamall, the largest underground mall in Asia with 230,000 sqm of shops, restaurants, cineplex, waterpark, ice skating rink; Nguyen Trai street (appox 6 km from Hoan Kiem Lake), Thanh Xuân District.
This authentic vietnamese food restaurant is at basement which is near the ice skating ring. It was packed even the area was huge. Staffs can be seem making Spring Roll and Dessert outside the restaurant.

If i remember correctly, this dish is "Bun Cha". It's a MUST TRY dish at Hanoi which recommended by Vietnamese friends who i know at Ha long Cruise. It taste sweet and very fragrant. I have yet to know the way to eat this. It come with a bowl of dipping sauce, a plate of different veges and cold noodle.

I like the Spring roll which i tried the day before, so i order again. This was even better. The sauce mix with sesame, smell great and taste better.

What you think is this delicacy at Hanoi?

This at West Lake - Another famous Lake at Hanoi. The Hanoi Club Hotel is overlooking at this lake but not this view. This view came from a multi-floor Cafe.

I forgot name of this dish. It don't looks nice and presentable but it's nice at first bite. The noodles are crunchy and blend with eggs. Could be noodles fried with eggs white. But too much of it, especially it serving so big (i was shock when it was serve), make me sick. Fried pineapple rice is good. By the way Hanoi fruits are delicious - very sweet!