Le Pub is a good place for reasonably priced drinks in the Old Quarter of Hanoi with specials changing nightly. Friendly and quirky service. Le Pub 25 Hang Be, Old Quarter Hoan Kiem District Hanoi, Vietnam (+84) 4 3926 2104 le.pub.hanoi@gmail.com http://www.lep…
Tamarind Cafe, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam
Creative vegetarian food. Love the shakes and imaginative veggie combos. Definitely worth a visit. Tamarind Cafe 80 Ma May Old Quarter Hanoi Vietnam Tel: 3 926 0580 Tamarind_cafe@yahoo.com…
Green Mango, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam
Elude the bedlam of the Old Quarter in Hanoi and make your way to the elegant setting of Green Mango. Watch the crowd go by in the front room with floor to ceiling glass windows, take a seat at the bar or find some peace in the garden out back. […]
Baguettes et Chocolate, Sapa, Vietnam
Again I note that it was difficult finding memorable food in Sapa. Baguettes et Chocolate has a reasonable menu and makes The Yum List as I think it’s worth supporting their noble cause of training disadvantaged children to provide them with the skills to se…
Sapa Rooms Boutique Hotel, Sapa, Vietnam
Finding great food in Sapa was difficult. I found most places we tried at best bland. Sapa Rooms Boutique Hotel however does have a reasonable menu. Not everything on it is extremely tasty but there are a few staples that are worth coming for. Homemade yoghurt with f…
La Place, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam
Give the food a miss at La Place, but come for a clean spot to rest your feet and an icy cold shake. Grab a seat on the third level at the top floor terrace. Order a shake for 45 000 Dong to energize you for your next bit of […]
Wild Lotus, French Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam
We sadly arrived too late to eat at Wild Lotus on the edge of the Old Quarter and the French Quarter in Hanoi. The setting is so pretty though it seems to be worth a visit even if you only order something light. The food has great reviews from other […]
Orient 8 at the Mulia Hotel, Jakarta
Sunday brunch at this exquisite French restaurant is a must for anyone in Jakarta. The food is divine and the attention to detail is second to none. The French chef likes to surprise his guests with specially prepared items which are not on the menu. The staff are a de…
Indigenous, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam
I’m not a wild fan of Vietnamese coffee. It’s sold on every street corner, advertised in every guide as the thing to do in Vietnam and tourists buy it by the bucket load but I’ve never caught on to the mania. Believe me I’ve tried… eve…
Quan An Ngon, French Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam
Quan An Ngon is another place that should be on your “must visit” list for Hanoi. Every variety of Vietnamese street food is all available under one canopy in clean and buzzing surroundings. Seriously there is no need to put your stomach in the hands of …
Highway 4, Hanoi, Vietnam
Highway 4 might not be the place to come to drink every week if you live in Hanoi, but if you’re a visitor, this bar and restaurant should definitely be on your hit list. Three stories of bar and restaurant with a variety of seating sees both locals and foreigner…
La Risata, Ampang, Malaysia
Can it be true? Does the food really taste better when the ambience is nicer? I’ve been patronizing this restaurant in Ampang for years for its convenience to home and decent meals. For some reason though, after last year’s renovation each time I go ba…