Egg coffee

Cà phê trứng — strong black coffee topped with whipped egg yolk and condensed milk. Invented in Hanoi in 1946.

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Hanoi 3-day food itinerary: the route I'd send my mum on

Three days, three meals a day, nine neighborhoods. A pace-it-properly Hanoi food trip with morning, lunch and dinner stops, plus what to do between meals.

May 25, 2026

What to eat in Hanoi: 20 dishes (and where to try them)

A no-fluff list of the 20 dishes that define a stay in Hanoi, in the rough order you should try them, with one recommended stall for each.

May 18, 2026

Where to eat egg coffee — and why Giảng still wins

Cà phê trứng — egg coffee — was invented in Hanoi in 1946 when milk was scarce. Here are the four cafés that get it right, plus how to drink it without grimacing.

May 1, 2026

A self-guided food walk through the Old Quarter

A 2-hour DIY food walk with 9 stops, a printable map, and timing tips. Skip the $40 group tours; this is the route locals would actually take you on.

Apr 29, 2026