Hanoi, Vietnam

  • Woman at vibrant outdoor market stall

At the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter lies a labyrinth of narrow streets that have been shaped by centuries of commerce. Amid the bustle, a pattern of trade emerges from the street names, each dedicated to the products that have been created and sold here throughout its history. Shops and markets offering a range of wares from silver and silk to baskets and cotton stand alongside the street-food vendors that Vietnam is known for. Among the local specialties is Hanoi’s distinctive egg coffee, topped with a rich mixture of whipped egg yolk and condensed milk.