At Ho Chi Minh Airport, I tried banh mi. The juicy bulgogi and chewy French bread were a perfect match. Enjoying Vietnamese cuisine with French and Korean influences was a luxury. Inspired, I ordered a Singaporean beer, but only the beer company succeeded in this experiment.

A pleasant discovery was the layover fun at the transit point. At Ho Chi Minh Airport, I enjoyed pho, savoring the herbs and beef's aroma and the rice noodles' smoothness. Pho is Vietnam's treasure, truly a national treasure.

A famous spot in Hanoi that leaves an impression just by passing through
Go through Train Street and head to my favorite coffee chain, Highlands Coffee!

Lotus tea
The mildly crunchy and sweet lotus seeds could become addictive!

Using lotus, Vietnam’s national flower, in tea is so tasteful!

Ordering pho in Vietnamese without being able to read it
Chicken innards? Grotesque but seems nutritious!

The innards floating around are chewy, and the light seasoning of the broth matches well, keeping you from getting bored!

However, chicken pho seems to be the main dish, so given the limited time and stomach space, it feels like a slightly regrettable choice.

MOGU MOGU
An American-born juice with a Japanese-sounding name and plenty of nata de coco! The fun of chewing the avalanche of nata de coco that floods your mouth at the same time as drinking is unparalleled!

And I discovered a gigantic electronics district in Hanoi, far larger than Akihabara, that wasn’t even in the guidebook, which made me very satisfied!

During the rainy season in Hanoi, you get caught in showers repeatedly, which leads to spending money at cafes. There are truly many cafes in Vietnam.
Listening to the rain while watching the cooking and enjoying small encounters is also charming. It was a refreshing sweet plum? juice.

By the way, works with good rain scenes tend to be good. Like Totoro.

What’s this junky mystery dish? I might like it
Discovered in the nightlife district of Hanoi, it’s beef and fries stir-fried in a rich sauce, which made me tear up. The rice, simply fried in oil, is fragrant and smooth, another dark horse! The taste is as you’d expect, delicious from the salt. It might become as addictive as McDonald's.

Simple clam dish in Vietnam
A light salty broth with a subtle sea aroma, and the plump, juicy clams entice you to drink beer. If you get bored with the simple taste, you can customize it with ginger leaves or calamansi!

No matter how much you drink, the taurine in the clams helps detoxify the liver, so beer is practically alcohol-free!

Like a craftsman!
In Vietnam, it’s not uncommon to see children working. They chat while cooking and even use smartphones, and I love this homey atmosphere.
The ice cream looked stylish but tasted like ordinary mint ice cream! They tried to film me with a GoPro at the end but messed up, haha. As someone who loves kids, this was such a happy experience.

Once more, that love at first sight in Ho Chi Minh
I yearned to meet Banh Mi in Hanoi, and my tired legs trembled as I explored. I found BaMi SaMi Coffee, specializing in banh mi, and trembled with anticipation again. Though voluminous, the bread and fillings lacked unity, making me tremble once more. I remembered that girl from Ho Chi Minh and trembled again. Am I a loser?