Jesse Meadows heads to the countryside and encounters that part of Vietnamese culture we so often tend to forget; hospitality. At Tho Ha she experienced it in abundance

New suburbs mean a new lifestyle and a new more modern middle class. Or do they? Words by Edward Dalton

 

The team behind Hair of the Dog have opened a new music venue and nightclub on Nguyen Huu Huan with a dark, underground vibe.

When a particular type of spring roll exploded on the Hanoi streetfood scene, many people claimed or were claimed to be its inventor. Billy Gray goes in search of the source of pho cuon. Photos by Trung Del

There’s a restaurant and pub in town serving, yes, you guessed it, cuisine from the UK. Naturally our mystery diner had to check it out. Here’s the verdict. Photos by Trung Del

Billy Gray strikes east out of Hanoi to Yen Tu, a Buddhist complex on the road to Halong

The much-loved events venue has transformed itself

 

If you’re wondering what happened to Linh & Ben on Xuan Dieu, well now you know — it’s moved to Hang Buom in the Old Quarter.

Bia Tay Ta recently held its grand opening on To Ngoc Van to a packed house. Run by couple Huong Vu Hai and Hien of Quest Festival and Commune Cafe, the space features specialty Na Da beer and tasty Vietnamese fare, from VND20,000 to VND200,000 a dish.

 

The intiMate Initiative is continuing their work to expand sexual health education in Vietnam with biweekly workshops at Hanoi Rock City.