Hanoi, capital city of Vietnam, has seen its population boom in recent decades, from about 1 million in 1985 to more than 8.5 million in 2023. Much of this growth was sparked by the Doi Moi reforms of 1986, which opened Vietnam to international trade, expanded education and public utilities and initiated pro-business policies. As its population increases, Hanoi’s urban footprint has sprawled outward from the Red River. | Daily Overview

This meal is a Hanoi favorite, that could be considered an adventure food if you’re from a western country. It’s primarily made from pork parts that aren’t popular in the western markets, such as, intestine, stomach, fired liver, blood sausage, boiled pork, fried spring rolls, etc.. plus fried tofu. The star of the show is fermented shrimp paste, which is considered a delicacy in Hanoi. It’s somewhat difficult to get familiar with, but once you do, you begin to crave it. BDMT is my favorite stre

Extremely popular Vietnamese street food in Hanoi - dry chicken noodles!