The intersection between Ta Hien Street and Luong Ngoc Quyen Street is sparsely populated, shops and restaurants proactively suspend service under the direction of the People’s Committee of Hanoi. (Photo: The Manh/Vietnam+) The most crowded and bustling scene in Hanoi of the “sleeping” street of Ta Hien, which used to be, is now gone. Instead, it was deserted, quiet since “closed.” (Photo: The Manh/Vietnam+) People accept the closure to prevent and control the COVID-19 epidemic. (Photo: The Manh/Vietnam+) Bich Hanh (owner of a beer shop on Ta Hien Street) said: “Since she was asked to suspend operations, this week she has closed the shop. Only in the morning, she comes to clean and disinfect. Now she just hopes that the epidemic will pass quickly so that the government and medical staff, border guards… will be less hard and people can live and do business with peace of mind.” (Photo: The Manh/Vietnam+) Some famous bars and pubs on Ta Hien and Ma May streets are now closed. The scene is quiet and dreary in contrast to the usual vibrant look. (Photo: The Manh/Vietnam+) The street is empty of tourists, the street is used as a playground. (Photo: The Manh/Vietnam+) Some other pictures of the restaurant situation on Ta Hien and Ma May streets in the afternoon of May 6. (Photo: The Manh/Vietnam+) Some other pictures of the restaurant situation on Ta Hien and Ma May streets in the afternoon of May 6. (Photo: The Manh/Vietnam+) Some other pictures of the restaurant situation on Ta Hien and Ma May streets in the afternoon of May 6. (Photo: The Manh/Vietnam+) Some other pictures of the restaurant situation on Ta Hien and Ma May streets in the afternoon of May 6. (Photo: The Manh/Vietnam+)

In old Hanoi, sitting on the sidewalk, only coffee shops opened by the French. The old photos show that. But this is again a habit passed from the old country. Until now in Europe, coffee on the sidewalk was normal, not encroaching on but hired by a decent and licensed government. In Hanoi, Le Van Huu street is bordered on Lo Duc, a section of the sidewalk has an empty wall. Watches are hung up there to sell. The wall is slightly recoiled in comparison with other houses to create a small space of about 1 m and adding a small glass cabinet with wristwatches is a livelihood. And tea (tea) cups on the sidewalk. In front of hospital gates, this form was very popular. A corner of the wall, a three-level steps are the citadel, toad shops. Or on the corner of Ngo Thi Nham street, close to Mo market, there is a row of rolls. A few large baskets are displayed, small plastic chairs spread anywhere by the wall, and you can sit and enjoy a rustic gift. This gift must have been around for 30 years on that street corner. Just giving a few typical examples, but in Hanoi, the sidewalk economy is probably a characteristic feature of popular life. city”. Hanoi has a functional zoning plan for the four old inner city districts. A plan a bit slow compared to the history and development of a thousand-year-old civilized capital, but it is later than indecisive nagging. In this plan, it is expected that there will be some calculation for the sidewalk in its economic use function. In fact, the culture on the sidewalk is not a bad culture, it’s just how we manage it to improve civilization. Because planning cannot be separated from economy and society, it is organic entities together.

Pho is a dish that hurts expatriates whenever they remember their homeland, is a dish that foreigners who come to Vietnam must definitely taste. The most famous is Hanoi pho. One day in the beginning of the year, a man called to the culinary artist Anh Tuyet earnestly wanted to enjoy the pho flavored with old Hanoi cooked by her own hands. Hanoi beef noodle soup He added that pho is so different now, I can no longer feel the essence of pho. Many people eat just to eat, to eat, not to eat to enjoy. I’m just afraid of the fading of traditional pho and losing its essence. Sympathizing with the enthusiastic guest with pho and also a little bit dissatisfied with Hanoi cuisine, even though she was very busy, Ms. Anh Tuyet accepted the invitation to cook a separate pot of pho according to his wishes. In the middle of January of Mau Tuat year, his family and close friends had the opportunity to enjoy beef noodle soup in the cozy atmosphere of Anh Tuyet restaurant at 25 Ma May (Hanoi). Soft yellow light, a vase of cherry blossoms and a vase of violets with dahlia flowers fill the space with spring colors. After enjoying pho, the guest expressed his satisfaction, did not need to eat, but right from the moment I smelled pho, I saw the “leap” taste, feeling very comfortable. In terms of sense, the slices of beef in the bowl are like falling petals, not slices of meat placed on the map. When I ate the first bite, I felt reassured about the quality, the more delicious the meat, the more delicious it was to eat. Sharing the secret of cooking pho, artist Anh Tuyet said that she did not use her ribs, only simmered the bones for 12 hours, until the bones were as white as lime to meet the requirements, but had to remove the marrow to avoid cholesterol. Fish sauce must be a delicious, sweet taste, not seasoning with main noodles. The broth is fat-free, fragrant with grilled ginger, cinnamon, anise, cardamom …, and beef bones are thoroughly bleached so that the water no longer causes the smell of beef. The beef must be sliced ​​so that after being placed in the bowl and hot with hot water, the pieces of meat hang down, blending together. With the artist Anh Tuyet, to have a delicious dish, she focuses right from the selection of ingredients plus experience and the feat of processing. The most important thing is that she always put all her heart and soul into each dish she cooks. 25 Ma May House (Hanoi) is the place where the artist Anh Tuyet regularly receives those who love the taste of old Hanoi cuisine. In the story of the tea cup on spring day, the artist Anh Tuyet passionately told about the dishes she cooked, about the selection of ingredients, the exquisite presentation, and the delicate way of eating of the old Hanoians … The guests also sympathize with a heart that is always eager to preserve the quintessence of cuisine, always wanting to raise the culinary arts to a new level. For those who have once enjoyed the dishes prepared by Anh Tuyet artist, when leaving will certainly meet her again, not only because of the charm of delicious food but also by her admiration. understanding about culture and human life of Ha Thanh culinary artist.