Vietnam

[Mizmazzle]

Doner-Kabob!! Where have you been all my life!!?
Gotta say I dig the Old Quarter of Hanoi…

[FlavourFade]

@Mizmazzle if you like kebab you should come to germany.

[pechelman]

i'm continually amazed at how doener kebab isnt a big thing or even a thing in the US

Definitely agree with Germany for all sorts of kebab (doener pizza anyone??) but have also had some great ones in Vienna. Even a pretty decent one in Tokyo.

[Denman John]

That looks fuckin’ awesome! I like the colours and how it wraps around your arm. That was a long time to sit in the chair but was definitely worth it. When I got my dragon and frog done in Hanoi in January, it took about 9 hours with a lunch break. I love the chaos of the Old Quarter and wandering the streets, drinking coffee and eating amazing food. It looks like you and the missus have had a wonderful trip with many memories to last for years to come!

[Brian]

Donner kebab the 2am staple of drunk English people after a night out always with extra chilli sauce as drunk bravado kicks in

[IH-GARY]

Anyone ever in Nottingham looking for the perfect Banh Mi, I recommend Boulangerie de Saigon. Bit of a wait but the bread is baked daily - super tasty!

https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&sca_esv=96082a502da8f4bc&hl=en-us&cs=0&output=search&q=Boulangerie de Saigon&ludocid=3546272783076187661&ibp=gwp%3B0%2C7&lsig=AB86z5VtkylHbe0xSiFUUvAEJwaO&kgs=bcf089fa6d731720&shndl=-1&shem=lrnolc%2Clsde%2Clsp%2Cssim&source=sh%2Fx%2Floc%2Fact%2Fm4%2F3

[T4920]

@IH-GARY I'll definitely be checking this out, I'm in Nottingham every other week!

[Tobi]

@T4920 I lived in Nottingham (and not in a nice area) for 2 years. Enough for a lifetime

[IH-GARY]

@T4920 the egg coffee is also top notch! BDS is in the Snienton Market just around the corner from Neon Raptor. The cakes with homemade marshmallow were also tempting, but I was stuffed!

[T4920]

@IH-GARY love an egg coffee! Neon Raptor is always my first stop in Nottingham, grandparents used to live in Snienton so always used to pass through the market.

Also love Black Iris brewery just outside the city and Junkyard Bar for drinks around town

[tody]

@T4920 said in Vietnam:

Neon Raptor

I'd join you there instantly.

[T4920]

@tody was that one the stop of your great British beer tour??

[tody]

@T4920 Just made it as far as York, probably never would have reached Nottingham anyway

[T4920]

@tody Vocation, North, Brew York, more than enough quality breweries there to keep you occupied

My favourite in Leicestershire (where I live) is Round Corner, they focus on more traditional styles, but they're always top quality!

[bryaneidins70]

Travelling to Vietnam in December and looking for any recommendations/experiences.

Plan will be to fly into Hanoi - Bai tu long bay - Hue - Denang (by train) - Phu Quoc - Ho chi min and then home.

[goosehd]

@bryaneidins70 I have merged your topic here as there was a very good Vietnam thread created previously but located in the general discussion (which has now been moved to the guide area). It might act as inspiration for your trip and allow others who have travelled here previously to add their own insights.

@Fadez moved your topic to rest of Asia.

[goosehd]

@T4920 @Mizmazzle @Denman-John @endo Have any suggestions to add to @bryaneidins70 upcoming trip?

[T4920]

@bryaneidins70 if time is on your side, Sapa north of Hanoi is an absolute amazing place to spend a few days. The hospitality of the Hmong people that host guests in their own hand built homes is one of my favourite experiences every whilst travelling!

Also, Phong Nha is a great stop on the way down south from Hanoi for its caves and natural water parks. It was also my favourite spot for riding as the roads are so wide and empty with the most beautiful rolling green scenery.

[endo]

@goosehd said in Vietnam:

@endo Have any suggestions to add to @bryaneidins70 upcoming trip?

I was there in 1994. It was amazing, but it might not be entirely up to date anymore.

[Giles]

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