(Cinet)- Pork pies of Uoc Le are a special dish in the traditional banquets, with the elegant and subtle imprints of Hà Nội’s people.

(Cinet)- A small ice cream shop in Ha Noi draws hordes of locals and visitors every day in summer and winter.

The 47th place on the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants List 2013 and the Best in Vietnam award have gone to Don’s restaurant, headed by chef Donald Berger, in Ha Noi.

In the spiritual life of the Vietnamese people, chewing betel is not only a habit and a custom but also an element of the traditional cultural values. Betel and areca are indispensable gifts in the engagement and wedding ceremonies as well as during conversations.

Experts have warned the growing popularity of Vietnamese cuisine makes it even more imperative that dishes remain loyal to their origins.