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VIETNAM EDITION
JANUARY 2015
NOT FOR SALE

hanoi

FOOD PROMOS
PROMOTIONS OF THE MONTH

Oysters at The Press Club

LE BEAULIEU

CLASSIC FRENCH / BUFFET

Sofitel Metropole Legend, 15
Ngo Quyen, Hoan Kiem, Tel:
(04) 3826 6919
6am to 10am, 11.30am
to 2.30pm and 6.30pm to
10.30pm

LUNO DAUTUNNO

CLASSIC ITALIAN
27 Nam Ngu, Tel: (04) 3823
7338
11am to 11pm
This old-favourite Italian
uses traditional wood ovens
to prepare some of the citys
finest pizzas, which range
from VND80,000 to buildyour-own-skies-the-limit.
Set inside a large, thoughtful
space seasoned chefs also
make fresh pastas, soups
and cheeses the latter often bought by other restaurants. Monthly opera nights
make it well worth a visit, as
does the large wine list and
choice of desserts.

NINETEEN 11

INTERNATIONAL / ASIAN
The Opera House, 1 Trang
Tien, Hoan Kiem, Tel: (04)
3933 4801
nineteen11.com.vn
11am to 2pm, 6pm to 10pm

PANE E VINO

Dim Sum Mania

Enjoy all you can eat dim
sum between Monday and
Saturday this month at
the Fortuna Hotel. Diners
will also be able to feast
on a wide range of dim
sum, noodle and dessert
favourites with the venues
Sunday dim sum brunch
option and extensive a la
carte menu. Prices start at
VND298,000++ for adults
and VND 149,000++ for
kids
The Fortuna Hotel is at 6
Lang Ha, Ba Dinh, Hanoi

Oysters and mussels

at Press Club
Savour the taste of fresh
oysters and salty mussels
this month at the Press
Club. Tuck into fresh
oysters (VND32,000
each) or enjoy grilled
oysters served with green
onions, tomatoes and
cilantro (VND95,000 for
three). Diners can also try
specially prepared Oyster
Rock Fellers served with
sauted spinach and a
creamy cheese sauce (VND
95,000 for three).
If youre in the mood

for mussels, try them in

the classic mariniresstyle, served with French
fries or with blue cheese
sauce (both VND 305,000).
Otherwise, tuck into
a hearty plate of spicy
mussels spaghetti (VND
260,000) while enjoying
a complimentary glass of
Tiger beer.
The Press Club is at 59A
Ly Dao Thanh, Hoan Kiem,
Hanoi

Sangria and Paella

Thursdays
Enjoy two free tapas dishes
with a jug of homemade
sangria after work, or,
enjoy real Spanish paella
on Thursdays for only
VND125,000 per serving
at La Bicicleta. Once
a favourite of dictator
General Franco, this
authentic, tasty treat is now
available at Hanois only
Barcelona bistro each week.
In addition, anyone who
travels to La Bicicleta by
bicycle will receive a 15
percent discount of their
bill.
La Bicicleta is at 44 Ngo 31
Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho, Hanoi

Super Sunday Brunch

The JW Marriott in My
Dinh is pulling out all the
stops with their Super
Sunday Brunch at JW
Caf. Running every
Sunday from 12pm to
3pm, the buffet includes
lobster, pan-fried foie
gras, seafood and a
kids corner. At VND
1,100,000++ per person,
there's something for
everyone.
For more information or
to book, call (04) 3833 5588
(Sales Center)

A Date with Ming

Beat a path as fast as you
can to The Sofitel Plazas
Ming Restaurant this
month which goes all
Hong Kong action flick
every week thanks to its
all-you-can-eat Dim Sum
Sundays (VND660,000++
per adult and
VND420,000++ per child).
Yes, this is definitely a
concept that we Worders
can get right behind.
For more information or to
book, call (04) 3823 8888 ext.
5318 or email H3553-FB1@
sofitel.com

PAN-ITALIAN
3 Nguyen Khac Can, Hoan
Kiem, Tel: (04) 3826 9080
8am to 10.30pm
Just a stroll away from the
Hanoi Opera House and
Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart
of Hanoi, Pane e Vino serves
up authentic Italian food
and has done for as long as
anyone can remember. Renowned for the highly rated,
oven fresh pizzas and large
variety of pasta and salad
dishes look forward to fine
food done well at this eatery
that has the feel of Europe.
Huge wine lists, friendly staff
and a loveable owner.

PRESS CLUB

CONTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL
3rd Floor, 59A Ly Thai To,
Hoan Kiem, Tel: (04) 3934
0888
hanoi-pressclub.com
11.30am to 2pm and 6pm
to 10.30pm. Closed Sunday
lunch
Wooden flooring, paneling
and bold but subtle colours
pervade this traditional but
contemporary, fine-dining
70-seater venue close to
the Opera House. Serving
up quality cuisine for over a
decade, Press Club boasts
a bar area, two private dining rooms, including a wine
room, a library and a vast
selection of cigars, all in an elegant atmosphere. Does four
excellent wine pairing menus,
put together through the aid
of the Press Clubs extensive
new and old world wine list.
Also hosts a popular firstFriday-of-the-month party.

SATINE

CONTEMPORARY VIETNAMESE
29 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem,
Tel: (04) 6282 5555 ext. 6414
hoteldelopera.com

WRAP & ROLL

5th Floor, Trang Tien Plaza,
24 Hai Ba Trung, Hoan Kiem
Tel: (04) 3824 3718
wrap-roll.com
The lime green walls and
bright pastel colours of
Wrap n Roll are just part
of the theme of this homegrown, Vietnamese brand
which is all about spring rolls
of all types, and healthy, Hueinfluenced cuisine. Now with
two restaurants in Hanoi
the second in Royal City.

GROCERIES & LIQUOR

CITIMART

SUPERMARKET
Ground Floor, Hanoi Towers,
49 Hai Ba Trung, Hoan Kiem,
Tel: (04) 3934 2999

DA LOC

WINE RETAILER
96 Hai Ba Trung, Hoan Kiem,
Tel: (04) 3826 2076; 65 Le
Duan, Hoan Kiem, Tel: (04)
3941 2789
Daloc.vn

FIVIMART

SUPERMARKET
27A Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem

HANOI GOURMET

DELI / WINE SHOP

6T Ham Long, Hoan Kiem, Tel:
(04) 3943 1009
Hanoigourmet.com
The long-running Hanoi
Gourmet specialises in imported cheeses, meats and
artisan breads. After browsing the mainly French selection of wines, you can take a
look at the deli and sit down
for a light snack.

INTIMEX

VIETNAMESE SUPERMARKET
22-23 Le Thai To, Hoan Kiem

PANE E VINO WINE SHOP

WINE RETAILER / RESTAURANT

3 Nguyen Khac Can, Hoan
Kiem, Tel: (04) 3826 9080
This Italian favourite with a
huge food menu also has a
huge for-retail wine list that
is 100 percent focused on
fine wines and liquors from
Italy. Owner Hoang has great
knowledge of Italian wine and
a passion to match, which is
sure to land you with the best
wine for any occasion.

RED APRON

WINE RETAILER
10 Da Tuong, Hanoi Tel: (04)
3943 7226

WESTERN CANNED FOODS

GROCERY STORE
17 Hai Ba Trung, Hoan Kiem,
Tel: (04) 3934 3854

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