VietNamNet Bridge – Journalists from around the world covering the second summit between the US and DPRK at the media centre in the Friendship Culture Palace on Tran Hung Dao Street are being served free meals of Vietnamese specialties right at the site.

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Sweet treat: Hanoi’s legendary egg coffee is served hot at the media centre by the owner of famed Cafe Giảng. — VNS Photos Truong Vi


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Anytime at all: Food is being served throughout the day at the centre between February 26 and March 1.

Nine dishes representing Hanoian cuisine have been served including phở Thìn (beef noodle soup), bún chả (vermicelli noodles with grilled pork) and egg coffee made by the owner of the famed Cafe Giảng.

All of the dishes are being prepared and served by the most experienced and specialised chefs.

“On the first morning, both domestic and foreign journalists were excited by our dishes,” said Bui Thi Huong Thuy, an official from Hanoi’s Culture and Sports Department. “They patiently queued up in long lines.”

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Nice rice: Bánh Khúc, a steamed glutinous rice dish with khúc leaf, mung bean, pig fat and pepper. This popular rendition made by Ms Lan is known as the best in Hanoi.


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For the soul: Bún thang, vermicelli noodles in chicken soup, is among the must-try delicacies served to journalists.


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Big spread: Some of the Vietnamese food available at the media centre.

Besides traditional dishes, there is also an international buffet prepared by cooks from the National Convention Centre.

Food is prepared on site with fresh materials and served throughout the day, Thuy said.

There are also four double-decker buses just outside the centre. A bus leaves every ten minutes to take journalists to key sites.

Nearly 3,000 journalists from 40 countries and territories are in Hanoi to cover the summit, along with 550 domestic journalists.

The number surpasses the number of journalists who covered Asia-Pacific Economic Meeting 2017. 

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Fresh: Various tropical fruits are available.


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Satisfying: A traditional set meal of rice and side dishes in Vietnamese style.


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A classic: People queue up for phở Thìn, a famous beef noodle soup.


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Worldwide: A buffet of international food at the media centre.

By Truong Vi

Source: VNS