Best Food/ Snacks of Hanoi, Vietnam

Vietnam was a quick stopover for me. But boy did I enjoy some of the food and snacks I bought there!

Breakfast at pho ga nguyet and egg coffee at Cafe Giang

Generally, I am not much of a fan of chicken breast even if it is teared. But pho ga nguyet does it so well. It is so tender that I can understand why they got their Michelin star. It is a must-go, I have never tasted anything similar. Egg Coffee is really not for everyone. I love the taste, but I got a feeling my stomach is not very accepting of it. Cos after, my tummy felt rather queasy. Good to try on the last day :D

Pizza 4P's

If you have a little budget, this is a place to go. I have tasted pizza and pasta, but 4P's is great at enhancing the familiar flavours. Four Cheese has always been my favourite flavour, but do you know it taste better with honey (as per 4P's recommendation)? If I had a bit more budget/ time in Hanoi, I might have tried more on their menu. It is definitely a place I wouldn't mind visiting twice. 

Banh Mi 25

My friends forgot to send me the photos for these. But I absolutely love the Banh Mi here. I can come here twice just to try the different items on their menu! Easy on the pockets too, you cannot miss this place.

Top 3 Must Buy Snacks (ranked accordingly):

The snacks are quite easily available and can be found in all leading supermarket. Nearly half my luggage was packed with snacks. My only grouse was I should have had a bigger luggage and more cash at hand to purchase all the snacks I wanted. 

1. Cha Bong: Is like Wang Wang with pork floss. It was a huge hit with both my kids and the people I bought back for. 


2. Vinamit Jackfruit Chips: I am absolutely obssessed with it. And so is my mother, but I think it is for people who absolutely love Jackfruit. 


3. Top Coco: If you like coconut, this is something you should really buy back. 

There are a few decent coffee brands - G7 and Legend. They are cheaper in Vietnam, but no longer exclusive there, so I am not sure if they make as good souvenirs. I was so shock when I saw Legend at Fairprice haha. I bought chocolates from Maison Marou. Personally, I don't find everything being good - only some. It is also very expensive for Vietnam standards and ok for Singapore standards. It is local, so I decided to get some home.  

If you like pate (the spread you find in their banh mi), you can try cot den hai phong. I feel it taste better with lots of butter. To end my trip, I had a nice coffee from Gau. Ended up buying their beans back too. If I had another day, I would probably hang around their cafe to enjoy their pastries. 

Goodbye Hanoi, I had fun. Feel free to let me know where are some nice food haunts and coffee place. I am definitely coming back. I love Vietnam!