Hanoi’s cuisine captivates visitors with its refinement, delicacy, and deep cultural roots—where every street has its own distinctive flavor, blending the past and present into one harmonious taste. As a thousand-year-old capital, Hanoi enchants travelers not only with its ancient charm but also with the irresistible appeal of its cuisine—a reflection of history and modernity coexisting in every dish. Simple yet profound, Hanoi’s food wins hearts through the subtlety of its s

A series of activities titled “Pho – An Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Flow of the Creative Industry” took place in Hanoi on October 11–12. The event was organized by Kinh tế & Đô thị  Newspaper in collaboration with the People’s Committee of Việt Hưng Ward, the UNESCO Center for Vietnamese Culinary Culture, and Tasco Mall. This initiative aims to strengthen the management, preservation, and promotion of the intangible cultural heritage value of pho, following its recogn

Autumn in Hanoi reveals itself not only through the golden leaves drifting along the streets but also in the nostalgic afternoon treats that capture the city’s soul — from green rice (cốm) and ash cake (bánh gio) to fried cakes (bánh rán) and bowls of sweet soup (chè) at the street corner. Each delicacy carries within it the essence of the season, along with the timeless charm and memories of an old Hanoi. Every fall, Mười Sáu Sweet Soup Shop becomes more crowded than ever. M