HOT TABLE Vietnam

Hanoi's famous Bia Hoi's, where beer can cost as little as VND5,000, are a place to relax, talk, eat, argue, laugh and forget.

There's more to food fashion than those fruit shirts.hottable.asia/vietnamese-foo…

Bò bít tết – beef steak accompanied by a fried egg, pâté, fries, a baguette and assorted cold vegetables. Yes, please. hottable.asia/hoe-nhai-beef-…

Soon, everything we eat and drink will be green.hottable.asia/matcha/

Don't leave yourself stuck for good vegan options again.hottable.asia/vegan-hanoi/

It's not all about pho and bun cha.hottable.asia/lesser-known-v…

We've gone bananas for bananas.hottable.asia/banana-vietnam…

Vietnam's street-sellers are iconic, not only because they are everywhere, but because many carry a bamboo shoulder pole which has become a symbol of Vietnam's resilience, entrepreneurial spirit and rural roots [See all 7 Illustrations: bit.ly/2x7JQv5].

“Long story short, I have someone very close to my heart who’s been the victim of domestic violence for six years, so I’ve always wanted to do something for them.”hottable.asia/hopebox/

The bun cha from Chopsticks in Hanoi may be controversial due to questions about its price and authenticity, but not many people will argue that it doesn't look absolutely delicious.

Vienam continues to up its craft beer game, with foreign imports now creeping into the market.hottable.asia/beervana/

Award-winning chef Peter Cuong Franklin has come up with another exciting concept in Saigon.hottable.asia/nhau-nhau-saig…

One of Hanoi's most badass new venues.hottable.asia/area-41/

One of the biggest names in craft beer has made it to Vietnam. hottable.asia/brewdog-scotti…

Would you want to eat a Phoritto? How about a cha ca pizza? hottable.asia/traditional-di…

This is not your ordinary cup of tea...hottable.asia/japanese-tea-c…

Tran Van Ban is one man taking on the industry of mass-produced moon cake moulds from China. He's sticking to traditional hand-carved wooden creations, rather than factory made plastic and metal moulds [Read more: bit.ly/2QOmiEF].

Food Bank Vietnam focuses on providing meals using food waste for community houses and homeless centres.hottable.asia/food-bank-viet…

Meet the people who bring you the finest and most sought after ingredients from around the world. hottable.asia/importing-ingr…

Check out our list of the most 'Instagrammable' cafes in Hanoi: bit.ly/2zrWLun Do you have a favourite?