(VOVWORLD) -Nikkei Asia on Saturday published an article titled “Footloose in Hanoi: Celebrate city's charm, street food and relics from past” by Zinara Rathnayake.
 Nikkei Asia introduces a charming Hanoi with friendly people, a glorious history and unique culture. (Photo: Screenshot) |
The article offers a vivid and detailed portrayal of Hanoi’s “charming aspects,” from the bustling Old Quarter, tempting street food, and coffee culture, to the rich history of the capital and the energetic youth working to contribute to the city.
The Old Quarter of Hanoi is vividly illustrated, with images of goldsmiths still crafting intricate jewelry on Hang Bac Street and the famous Hang Ma Street which transforms into a Christmas wonderland in December, with red and white holiday decorations.
The article emphasized that food is an essential charm of Hanoi, with many dishes such as Pho (Vietnamese noodle soup), banh xeo (Vietnamese crispy stuffed rice pancake), cha ca lang (Turmeric grilled catfish with dill and noodles), bun cha (Grilled pork with vermicelli noodles and dipping sauce), and banh mi (Vietnamese baguette sandwich) highlighted.
The author noted that Vietnamese cuisine represents "a balance of sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and spicy flavors" and shares that her reason for "embarking on this tour" was to introduce Vietnamese food.
The article concluded with a list of the "10 must-do things when visiting Hanoi," suggesting key destinations and culinary experiences that visitors should try.