El Guisante Verde Project
A surprise in Hanoi
Staying in Hanoi’s Old District (“36 Streets”) might mean giving up the comforts of the city’s large international hotels. In exchange, though, you’re immersed in the authentic life of the city. You can walk night after night through the neighborhood’s narrow streets and discover places that haven’t changed in years and some surprisingly good food.
The 96 Restaurant is still not in any of the guides. The staff is young and, of course, try to attract the attention of the small numbers of foreigners in the area.
The restaurant is spread out across two floors and decorated in a nice but not overwrought manner. The music is almost imperceptible and the food, while traditional, is among the best I had in Vietnam. In fact, the Cha Ca was the best I've ever had.
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