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Step off Hanoi's main streets and into its ngõ - the narrow alleys where daily life happens. Here's what you'll find, and how to explore them respectfully.

Discover Vietnam’s unique countryside tradition of hunting and cooking rat meat in Ha Nam and Ninh Binh. Learn how locals catch, cook, and enjoy this surprising dish!

Discover Vietnam’s most unique delicacies including balut, silkworm pupae, water bugs, rat meat, grasshoppers, and red jellyfish. Would you dare to try them?

A heartwarming Hanoi food tour with Emily and Reece — filled with laughter, local bites, and little surprises that made every stop unforgettable.

Ever heard of 𝐜𝐡𝐚̉ 𝐫𝐮̛𝐨̛𝐢? It's one of Northern Vietnam's most unique dishes, made from a creature that might make you squirm at first sight - rươi, a type of 𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐦 (yes, worms!). Before you run away, hear me out. These little guys don't win any beauty contests, but they do make an incredibly tasty dish. Right now, it's 𝐫𝐮̛𝐨̛𝐢 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧(October to November), which means not only can you taste this delicacy, but you'll also have the chance to see the wri