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A complete guide to Vietnamese food from a resident's perspective. It covers 20 staples (pho, banh mi, fresh spring rolls, etc.), flavor differences across north, central, and south, exotic dishes, traditional Tet foods, food souvenirs, and carry-on restrictions.

A resident explains flight times from Japan to Vietnam (Hanoi about 5h / Ho Chi Minh City about 6h), the four direct-flight carriers (Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, JAL, ANA), departure airports, and points to watch when carrying souvenirs home.

ベトナム発のカフェチェーンを試すなら、味だけでなく、その店が過去の時代をどう演出しているかも見ておきたいところです。 ベトナム旅行者でも入りやすいチェーン店が「Cong Ca Phe（コンカフェ）」です。 店内は配給時代や戦後の日用品をモチーフにして...

ベトナムのカフェをもっと知りたい方は、Aha Cafeのギャラリーページもあわせてご覧ください。 ハノイの老舗カフェチェーン ハノイの街歩きで、通りを眺めながらコーヒーを飲む時間を取りたい。そんな日に候補になるのがAha Cafe（アハカフェ）です。公式...

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.

A thorough comparison of the ideal number of days for a Hanoi stay, by purpose. It introduces recommended durations and model plans for each travel style — city-sightseeing-focused, food-focused, or combined with suburban tours like Ha Long Bay. A practical guide covering ways to get around comfortably even on a first Hanoi trip, and cautions for short and medium stays alike.

An explanation of the best season for a Hanoi trip based on month-by-month climate data. It lays out the features of the dry and rainy seasons, and differences in temperature and humidity, and introduces the optimal time to comfortably enjoy sightseeing, city strolls, and food. A practical guide covering clothing guidelines, seasons to avoid, and how beginners can choose a travel time without failing.

15 souvenirs you can buy in Hanoi. We share a curated selection of recommendations a Japanese resident of Hanoi actually bought.