Slidetag:larrylee.org,2009-04-15:/slide//12009-04-15T01:58:35ZMovable Type Pro 4.25Bánh bèotag:larrylee.org,2007:/slide//1.4232007-03-19T04:55:24Z2009-04-15T01:58:35ZLarry]]>
Our cyclo driver brought us to a quiet little restaurant for breakfast. In all honesty it seems like he woke up the proprietor just to feed us a five course breakfast. Looking at the business card it's impossible for me to even figure out what the name of the restaurant is, but it's on 4 Ngyuen Binh Khiem in Hue. Bánh bèo are tiny steamed rice cake dishes. These are served with bits of dried shrimp and accompanied by two bowls of nuoc mam: one with peppers, one without.]]>
Hue, crossing Trang Tien Bridgetag:larrylee.org,2007:/slide//1.4222007-02-21T05:21:00Z2009-04-15T01:58:35ZLarry]]>
Crossing the Perfume River on the Trang Tien Bridge, towards the Old Citadel and the Imperial Palace. Cyclo drivers double as deliverymen. When the going gets tough, the drivers dismount from their bikes and push them from behind.]]>
Cha Catag:larrylee.org,2007:/slide//1.4212007-02-14T05:26:54Z2009-04-15T01:58:35ZLarry]]>
Cha ca arranged on a bed or bun and garnished with some fresh herbs. We shared a table with some ex-pat Vietnamese who showed up how to eat this dish. The service was quite acceptable. It's easier to order in a restaurant that serves only one dish.]]>
Cha Ca La Vongtag:larrylee.org,2007:/slide//1.4202007-02-14T05:24:48Z2009-04-15T01:58:35ZLarry]]>
This dish (Cha ca) and restaurant have gained enough fame (and notoriety to some) that the road in front of it was renamed in its honor. Here we see fish, turmeric, leeks, and dill cooking down over a small pot of hot coals.]]>
Thien Cung Grottotag:larrylee.org,2007:/slide//1.4192007-02-14T05:19:59Z2009-04-15T01:58:35ZLarry]]>
A shot inside Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace) Grotto. Several large pillars span the height of the cave and many smaller stone formations are given names for things they resemble, such as a tiger, a dragon, and even an enormous breast.]]>
Fruit vendortag:larrylee.org,2007:/slide//1.4182007-02-07T04:32:24Z2009-04-15T01:58:35ZLarry]]>
Smaller skiffs, loaded with fruit and snacks, pull up to a floating village nestled among the islands of Halong Bay.]]>
Fruit Piratestag:larrylee.org,2007:/slide//1.4172007-02-07T04:25:22Z2009-04-15T01:58:35ZLarry]]>
Small boats, like remoras, come alongside tour boats departing for the islands in Halong Bay, selling fruit before peeling away again.]]>
My Xao Ga Nam at Quan Cay Sitag:larrylee.org,2007:/slide//1.4162007-02-05T03:38:46Z2009-04-15T01:58:35ZLarry]]>
Noodles braised with chicken and mushrooms at Quan Cay Si, a restaurant near Cam Chi alley, an area packed with restaurants northeast of the Hanoi train station.]]>
Hanoi railroad crossingtag:larrylee.org,2007:/slide//1.4152007-02-05T03:35:49Z2009-04-15T01:58:35ZLarry]]>
Cars, motorcycles, and bikes fill a railroad crossing just north of Cam Chi alley after a train passed through.]]>
Scooter parkingtag:larrylee.org,2007:/slide//1.4142007-02-05T03:33:55Z2009-04-15T01:58:34ZLarry]]>
If you drive a scooter, you park with a valet. Here we're sitting on the second floor of a cafe overlooking Bao Kanh street, a tourist alley of coffee shops and restaurants.]]>
Grilling pork patties at 20 Ta Hientag:larrylee.org,2007:/slide//1.4132007-02-05T03:31:25Z2009-04-15T01:58:34ZLarry]]>
After our meal, I asked if I could take a picture of the grilling action. Thankfully, they agreed. If only you could get this in New York!]]>
Bun Cha at 20 Ta Hientag:larrylee.org,2007:/slide//1.4122007-02-05T03:23:54Z2009-04-15T01:58:34ZLarry]]>
Based on a recommendation from noodlepie, we tried the bun cha at 20 Ta Hien. The grilled pork was more flavorful, is such a thing could be imagined, and the succulent, grilled pork meatballs and a tastier nuoc mam made this a far better rendition than our first meal.]]>
Dong Xuan food stalltag:larrylee.org,2007:/slide//1.4112007-02-05T03:22:26Z2009-04-15T01:58:34ZLarry]]>
A food stall across the street from where we sat.]]>
Bun Cha near Dong Xuan Markettag:larrylee.org,2007:/slide//1.4102007-02-05T03:11:40Z2009-04-15T01:58:34ZLarry]]>
Our first street eat, bun cha in a narrow alley of food stalls south of Dong Xuan market. Here we have nicely charred grilled pork in a bowl of sweetened nuoc mam and thinly sliced chaoyte, topped with peppers and served with a serving of bun so large we asked the proprietor to halve our portion.]]>
Farmer with geesetag:larrylee.org,2007:/slide//1.4092007-01-31T05:12:24Z2009-04-15T01:58:34ZLarry]]>
Taken north of Hanoi, en route to Halong Bay.]]>
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Our cyclo driver brought us to a quiet little restaurant for breakfast. In all honesty it seems like he woke up the proprietor just to feed us a five course breakfast. Looking at the business card it's impossible for me to even figure out what the name of the restaurant is, but it's on 4 Ngyuen Binh Khiem in Hue. Bánh bèo are tiny steamed rice cake dishes. These are served with bits of dried shrimp and accompanied by two bowls of nuoc mam: one with peppers, one without.]]>
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Crossing the Perfume River on the Trang Tien Bridge, towards the Old Citadel and the Imperial Palace. Cyclo drivers double as deliverymen. When the going gets tough, the drivers dismount from their bikes and push them from behind.]]>
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Cha ca arranged on a bed or bun and garnished with some fresh herbs. We shared a table with some ex-pat Vietnamese who showed up how to eat this dish. The service was quite acceptable. It's easier to order in a restaurant that serves only one dish.]]>
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This dish (Cha ca) and restaurant have gained enough fame (and notoriety to some) that the road in front of it was renamed in its honor. Here we see fish, turmeric, leeks, and dill cooking down over a small pot of hot coals.]]>
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A shot inside Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace) Grotto. Several large pillars span the height of the cave and many smaller stone formations are given names for things they resemble, such as a tiger, a dragon, and even an enormous breast.]]>
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Smaller skiffs, loaded with fruit and snacks, pull up to a floating village nestled among the islands of Halong Bay.]]>
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Small boats, like remoras, come alongside tour boats departing for the islands in Halong Bay, selling fruit before peeling away again.]]>
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Noodles braised with chicken and mushrooms at Quan Cay Si, a restaurant near Cam Chi alley, an area packed with restaurants northeast of the Hanoi train station.]]>
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Cars, motorcycles, and bikes fill a railroad crossing just north of Cam Chi alley after a train passed through.]]>
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If you drive a scooter, you park with a valet. Here we're sitting on the second floor of a cafe overlooking Bao Kanh street, a tourist alley of coffee shops and restaurants.]]>
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After our meal, I asked if I could take a picture of the grilling action. Thankfully, they agreed. If only you could get this in New York!]]>
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Based on a recommendation from noodlepie, we tried the bun cha at 20 Ta Hien. The grilled pork was more flavorful, is such a thing could be imagined, and the succulent, grilled pork meatballs and a tastier nuoc mam made this a far better rendition than our first meal.]]>
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A food stall across the street from where we sat.]]>
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Our first street eat, bun cha in a narrow alley of food stalls south of Dong Xuan market. Here we have nicely charred grilled pork in a bowl of sweetened nuoc mam and thinly sliced chaoyte, topped with peppers and served with a serving of bun so large we asked the proprietor to halve our portion.]]>
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Taken north of Hanoi, en route to Halong Bay.]]>