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Hanoi, September, 13th, 2025 Say hello to Rachael and Magnus - our lovely couple from the United Kingdom, spending a whole 3-week getaway to discover Vietnam. And today, we are ready to dive into the Hanoi food tour! Our duo enjoyed every stop, from refreshing, tangy “nộm” – Vietnamese green papaya salad to the comforting warmth of“bún riêu” - river crab noodle soup. But the star of the show? It had to be “bánh cuốn” – steamed rolled rice pancakes. One bite and Rachael immedi

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