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For sheer value for money and atmosphere it's hard to beat the rock-bottom, stove-and-stools
food stalls
or the slightly more upmarket street kitchens; try streets such as Ma Hac De, Hang Dieu and Duong Thanh. At conventional restaurants you'll need to
get there early
: local places stop serving around 8pm, while Western-style restaurants and top hotels tend to allow an extra hour or two. We've given phone numbers for places where it's advisable to make reservations. Look out for two Hanoi
specialities
: the ubiquitous
pho
noodle soup and
bun cha,
small barbecued pork burgers served with a bowl of rice noodles.
The Old Quarter and west of Hoan Kiem Lake
Bittet
, 51 Hang Buom. Hidden down a long, dark passage, this small and bustling restaurant probably represents the best bargain in the Old Quarter. $2 will buy you a plate of
bittet
- a Vietnamese corruption of traditional French
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The French Quarter
Al Fresco's
, 23 Hai Ba Trung (tel 04/826 7782). The sister restaurant to
Pepperonis
is a relaxed, expat-run place with a pleasant balcony on the first floor. The menu includes good-quality American and international fare (ribs, salads,...
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