HaNoi's Lakeside Cafes

The only thing a cafe must ultimately do is serve coffee and light fere worthy of your patronage, as the sign promises. Trusted Hanoi spots of this genre include "La Place," "Au Lie," and "Cafe Mocha." And then there is ambiance - indispensable and wholly particular to the mood. Enter Hanoi's lakeside cafes for a taste of quality cushioned In ambiance.
 

This tonic is so refreshing in the heat

This tonic is so refreshing in the heat
This tonic is so refreshing in the heat: Nuoc sam, a type of drink prepared from herbal plants, is one of the most popular drinks of Asians when the heat is at its worst. In Ho Chi Minh City, nuoc sam is usually sold from handcarts vendors set up on the pavements along busy streets.
 

Coffee with cell phone and net

Coffee with cell phone and net
Located in a quiet quarter, I-Fone has not only coffee but also mobile phone and internet services. This is why it is called "the three-in-one rendezvous".
 

Vietnamese Tea

Vietnamese Tea
The Vietnamese are in love with this thing called tea. They drink it everywhere and at any time: at formal meetings, after meals, at weddings and funerals. They place it on altars as an offering to their ancestors. But tea drinking is not a recent trend in Viet Nam. It has an ancient history, though it remains as important to the Vietnamese today as it was in the past.