Food and drink — Travel Ideas — Page 9– tax –

A complete guide introducing dried fruit popular as Vietnam souvenirs. We organize the characteristics by type such as mango and dragon fruit, the differences in taste, where to buy them at the airport and in the city, and how to choose with fewer mistakes—putting together practical information so even first-timers can choose with confidence.

We take a detailed look at why nuts make a great Vietnamese souvenir, along with popular products and where to buy them. From the features of staples like cashews and macadamias, to where you can buy them at the airport and in the city, to how to choose without going wrong, it's a practical guide that lets even first-timers choose with confidence.

We introduce Vietnamese soups in a complete guide. From standard pho to tangy local soups, we organize the features of each type, differences in flavor, and how they’re eaten locally. We clearly sum up the soups you’ll want to try on your trip and the points for choosing.

We explain in detail why tea is recommended as a Vietnam souvenir. Sorting out local brands' features, flavor differences, places to buy at the airport and around town, and points on how to choose, we clearly sum up how to pick tea souvenirs without failing, even for first-timers.

We introduce, in a complete guide, the Vietnamese staple fresh spring rolls. In addition to how they’re eaten in Vietnam itself, the types of dipping sauce, and combinations of ingredients, we organize tips for a recipe you can recreate at home. We clearly explain the points that make it hard to fail even for beginners.

We clearly explain the differences in Vietnamese flavors, divided into the north, central, and south. We organize the food culture of each region and the features of its representative dishes—the light north, the spice-heavy central, and the sweet south. It’s a practical guide useful as basic knowledge so you won’t get lost choosing dishes on your trip.

A clear explanation of dining etiquette in Vietnam, easy to follow even for first-time travelers. We organize how to use chopsticks, the etiquette of sharing dishes, cautions at street stalls and with home cooking, and things you shouldn't do. A practical guide to enjoying meals with peace of mind while respecting the local food culture, covering ordering at restaurants and the flow of paying the bill.

A curated selection of 8 recommended shops for tasting authentic pho in Hanoi. From long-established spots where locals go daily to famous shops that are easy even for tourists to enter, we cover them all. A practical food guide that lays out the difference between beef and chicken pho, the character of the broth, typical prices, and busy hours.

A thorough guide to the street food you absolutely can't miss in Hanoi. Centered on classic stall fare like pho, bun cha, banh mi, and fried spring rolls, we introduce the local favorites. A complete guide covering recommended areas and times, typical prices, how to choose a stall that's safe even for beginners, and points to watch for hygiene.

Introducing 12 food-crawl spots to enjoy in Hanoi's Old Quarter. From staple gourmet fare like pho, bun cha, and banh mi to local sweets and street stalls popular with locals, carefully selected. A practical food-crawl guide that also lays out easy routes by area, typical prices, ordering tips, and hygiene cautions.