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Hanoi’s authorities have allowed the reopening of some services in the city from 6am on September 21.

Even during the social distancing period, Hanoi is still beautiful with its rich culinary culture through drawing which evoke love and nostalgia thanks to an initiative of the Urban Sketchers Hanoi group.

Hanoi starts shutting down all food and beverage establishments as well as hair salons and beauty parlors from 12:00 on May 25 so as to contain the spread of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 which causes COVID-19.

Using a drone to deliver banh mi – a strange and unique way to deliver a snack to your door - has been pioneered by a shop in Hanoi which is caught the eye of customers.

Hanoi topped the country in terms of the management of food safety over agro-forestry-fishery products in 2019, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s recently-announced rankings.

Hundreds of food inspectors often start their work when Hanoi sleeps, working to ensure food safety and hygiene for consumers.

“Once you love Vietnam, you’ll love its food forever, too,” The Guardian said.

Diners to the second Hanoi Food Culture Festival, slated for June 7-9 at Thong Nhat Park, will be treated to traditional dishes of not only Hanoi but also other localities in the north, central and southern regions, according to organisers.

Hanoi - Food heaven

Hanoi’s consumer price index (CPI) in January grew 0.22 percent from the previous month and 3.92 percent year on year, according to the city’s Statistics Office.

Nearly 80 percent of the 1076 fresh fruit stores in the downtown districts of Hanoi met food hygiene, safety and quality control standards, according to the municipal Department of Industry and Trade.

The Hanoi Food Culture Festival, the first of its kind, had served close to 70,000 visitors during its 4-day course at Thong Nhat Park from October 11 to 14.

Hanoi Food Festival 2018 kicked off on October 11 in Thong Nhat Park; drawing thousands of people to come and taste distinctive Hanoian flavors.

The Hanoi Food Culture Festival 2018, the first of its kind, is taking place in the capital city from October 11 -14 with an aim of introducing Hanoi’s cuisine legacy to locals and tourists alike.

Readers of global travel website TripAdvisor have ranked Vietnam third in their top 10 global adventure destinations.

The Hanoi Food Culture Festival 2018, the first of its kind, will take place in the capital city from October 5-10 with an aim of introducing Hanoi’s cuisine legacy to locals and tourists alike.

Hanoi will deploy five cars this year to check the quality of food in markets, supermarkets and food stores in an effort to prevent low-quality food from being consumed, said Tran Van Chung, deputy director of the municipal Health Department.

More than 22,500 units in Hanoi were found to have violated food safety regulations this year after inspectors examined 110,930 units, according to the city’s Health Department.

More inspections of street-food are needed to control food safety and hygiene and prevent food poisoning.

The Hanoi food festival is scheduled for June 16 and 17 in the capital’s downtown.