If you blink on To Ngoc Van, you might miss The Kneipe, which only has a tiny black-and-white sign and some motorbikes outside letting you know it’s there. It’s that easy to miss.

Baby black chicken served up in a broth with noodles. Could this be the Vietnamese version of that miracle cure, chicken soup? Words by Noey Neumark. Photos by Julie Vola

A German restaurant that is garnering a following, we sent our undercover reporter to Der Imbiss to see if this recent entry to the Hanoi dining scene could walk the talk. Photos by Trung Del

A new co-working space named Toong is set to open in the middle of January in Hanoi’s West Lake area. The space covers 1000m2 with 180 seats and offers flexible or dedicated space starting from 12m2.

A point of sale system for restaurants and cafes is making its way around Hanoi

One half of a Hanoi-based fashion house that has gone national

If you’re looking for a peaceful spot to sip coffee and bang out some work, Aliu Cat Café is the wrong place to choose. For starters, they don’t serve coffee. You also might find yourself distracted by the 20-odd cats roaming about, and you might find that this place is more play than it is work. Cats simply do not understand deadlines.

Infamous for fueling the cheap-beer-filled nights of many a Hanoian, Beer 2KU is expanding. Already seven locations deep, the brand’s latest venture sits on prime Quang An real estate, a low-key lakefront oasis sandwiched between the fancier of Tay Ho’s eateries. The first time I passed by, I had to do a double take. Is that an actual pool inside the bar? Yes it is.

Despite being a ‘training’ restaurant, KOTO has long been a Hanoi favourite. After years in the game, how does this eatery opposite the Temple of Literature fare? Photos by Julie Vola

The Truc Bach area of Hanoi is known for far more than just its pho cuon joints. Deep-fried pho with beef sauce anyone? Words by Noey Neumark. Photos by Julie Vola