A food street by the Red River in Hanoi is becoming popular among local people for its nice views and good food.
Restaurant by Red River
Ngoc Lam Food Street is just 100 metres from Ngoc Thuy Street, between the Chuong Duong and Long Bien bridges. There are some 20 restaurants, and the main dishes are freshwater fish, local grilled food and traditional wines.
With the view of the bridges and cool air by the river, the restaurants are popular at night and the weekend. Large spaces and good views also enable these restaurants to provide outdoor party services.
Grilled fish is a popular dish
Locals have known about the restaurants for some time, but the secret has leaked out and more city dwellers are discovering the area. Said one local, who asked not to be named, "I'm not sure I want to share them with outsiders."
Hai, a customer from Ba Dinh District, said, "I prefer the fresh air here than crowded rooms. The food is good and the prices reasonable."
Customers like the cool air by the river
Representative of the management board said the area went into operation in 2011 and has grown busy in evenings and on national days, such as Women's Day on October 20, when customers had to be turned away because eateries were overbooked by office parties.