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I have tried a lot of the different deli's around and have found the meats to be super fatty or poorly handled and maintained. There is a great one in West Lake called The Oasis, but it is very far from my house. Are there any good deli's in the Dong Da area around Thai Ha? Any help would be great. Also, simple fattening, horrible for you, sliced white bread that doesn't taste like a donut and a bearclaw's offspring? Unsweetened white bread, I miss you so much!
Thanks,
Ed
Hey guys,
I know that there have been a ton of questions asked about tailors and I looked them up and visited all of the ones mentioned and was laughed out of the stores. What I need is not that difficult. Bars and restaurants are full of them. I need some VERY large polo shirts made with my business logo on the front left pocket area. The problem is I am not buying a thousand I only need five or ten for now. I am willing to pay for them, I am not looking for a super cheap bargain. I would actually like to have fairly high-quality shirts made. Can anyone help me with this most dire situation?
Answers (11)
Posted Tuesday December 9th, 2008.
Wow, some folks really ran with this question. First off, this guy isn't asking how he and his buddies can go about ass-raping virgins, in a cocaine fueled frenzy leaving Hanoians left to pick up the pieces in the path of their wanton destruction. Jeeeezuz! The man was just asking for ideas on locations for a bachelor party. What is with all of the aggressive bullshit from the community? For all we know the wedding is actually happening here. Way to come off like a bunch of arseholes. Good job. ;)
In response to the question: Hello Hanoians, I hope this is not an inappropriate question to ask on a forum like this, but I thought Id give it a go and hopefully nobody gets o...
Posted Tuesday December 9th, 2008.
There are other Western restaurants that due it up Turkey style as well. La restaurant usually has a proper meal and R&R may offer something like that as well this year. It's around. I hope you actually do it, there is nothing like a turkey induced coma after a big bird binge. Don't worry, it is very temporary.
In response to the question: I'm dying for the taste of turkey Where can I find a restaurant with turkey on the menu please? ...
Posted Saturday December 13th, 2008.
I find it hard to believe that people complain about "gifts". Let's not lose sight of the fact that these kind of meetings or meet up's don't have to happen at all. This is a gathering that serves many functions. It allows an establishment to introduce itself to, as said above, sometimes more than two hundred people in one evening. It also allows new members, usually meaning new arrivals, to meet other new arrivals and also expats who have been around a while. Keep in mind, that the only effort one needs to put in to become a member of Newhanoian is to sign up on the site. This means that any one week backpacker that finds him or herself here during a meet up gets free beer for the night and takes full advantage of something that they have had no part in creating, maintaining or building and will be gone before before I can finish a pack of cigarettes. The elite members, title notwithstanding, are not better or more important, they have simply contributed more to the sight than someone who isn't an elite member. It is not as if the elite members are chosen because of looks, intelligence and the sheer raw sexuality and machismo that they bring to the table, they are chosen because they put in a little extra effort, and a little goes a long way. Someone at the New Hanoian believes the effort put in by the elite members warrants finger foods and cocktails as a show of appreciation. Why would anyone have a problem with that. Also, if you want to spend a little more time reviewing locations and offering insights that are actually helpful to others, and a little less time whining and complaining that you are not getting enough free stuff for simply being your own sweet lovable self. You may find yourself sporting a too tight white adhesive bracelet ripping all of the hair off of your wrist at the next meet up. Believe in yourself, put in a little hard work and all of your dreams can come true. wheee!(sarcasm alert)
In response to the question: How does the TNH community feel about our designation of Elite Users? I'm asking because there seems to be some bitterness toward it, and I think it ...
Posted Saturday December 13th, 2008.
A repair job in a tire should cost no more than 15,000 dong. That is a patch and about 5 minutes work. A new tube should cost no more than 50,000. That being said, if it is after dark and most shops are closed. You have to pay whatever they ask. Argue with them, but pay and get out. Especially if you are a female. It is too difficult to find a proper repair place after 9:30 or 10. If you don't speak any Vietnamese you are kind of screwed. They will take your bike from you and fix it immediately, make sure you find out the price before they fix it. Remember, if it feels like you are being scammed, you probably are, if it is in the morning, afternoon or early evening, walk away, there are a lot of shops around that wont rip you off.
In response to the question: hello all, i was wondering if anyone has heard of a tire slashing scam in Ha Noi? i was eating somewhere around Cau Gaiy and when we left we notic...
Posted Saturday December 20th, 2008.
Hey Guys,
That sucks that people are trying to rip you off, but it is unfortunately unavoidable in all cities, not just Hanoi. One big step you can take to protect yourself is not leaving your wallet/money/passport in your backpack. I know it is convenient, but all the thieves in Hanoi know that is where you keep it. There are many scams now involving backpack theft and also an even more alarming occurrence of a slash and grab where thieves walk behind you or drive along side of you and slash your backpack with a straight razor. I know people who have been cut badly by this kind of thing. Keep your money and your passport in your pocket if that is possible.
In response to the question: This isnt a question, I just wanted to share information in case it helps others. Yesterday I was in a local souvenir shop buying gifts to take home....
Posted Saturday December 20th, 2008.
Hi
There is also a new bookshop at 39 Kim Lien by Hanoi Star Bowl in Dong Da. They have a very large English section there and I am sure they would order something specific if you are willing to pay for it.
In response to the question: Can anyone recommend a good bookshop? And, do any order in books? I haven't seen any around and I'm starting to panic! Cheers, Joe...
Posted Sunday December 21st, 2008.
Now that is a good question. There are so many variants that make up this answer, but I will try and cover the most usual. First off, are you a drinker? And I don't mean do you occasionally partake in a spirit or two when the situation arises. If you drink, and I mean DRINK, you will need at least 500$ for spending cash a month. It would be much cheaper to rent a room than to stay in a hotel. I myself, am renting out two rooms as I write this, for 275$ a month. Food, also depending on how you "roll" so to speak. If you are willing to eat Vietnamese street food, you can live hear dirt cheap. If you have more Western tastes, than you will need another few hundred for food. your monthly allowance should be at least 1000US dollars. rent, food, booze. If you are not a drinker, than you could get by on half that easily. You need to have a bank account before you come here. You can't arrive with a thousand bucks and hope everything works out. There are too many possible disasters that may strike and completely screw you. If you land here with a minimum budget and get into and accident, your screwed. If you arrive here and get really sick, your screwed. You need to make sure you have enough money in the bank to get your ass home if an emergency strikes. Understand, you will not be paid for a full month after you begin working. You are paid monthly in Vietnam, so allow for the time that you will look for a job, and then the full month before you get paid. Also classes come as you go here and you may not end up with a full schedule right away. I arrived in Asia with over five thousand dollars and ended up spending all of it before I settled in to a job. I am talking about cash in hand, not available funds. be prepared here, there is nothing worse than being broke and in a situation that requires funds that you do not have. Chances are, you will be fine. It is the chance that something MAY go wrong that you have to consider. So, when it is all said and done, you have to ask yourself. Do you feel lucky punk?
In response to the question: I am thinking about coming to Vietnam in the next couple of months. I do not have a job lined up or anything like that so I will be flying by the seat...
Posted Sunday December 21st, 2008.
My only advice is to leave it alone and let the Vietnamese neighbors handle it. If you start trouble with this person, who has already physically shoved you out of his shop, you could be opening yourself up to a lot of possible "Neighborhood justice" situations that are all to common in Vietnam. Move away or deal with it.
In response to the question: The cafe owner at the end of my alley occasionally starts blasting music at six in the morning, and it doesn't end until eleven at night. The volume r...
Posted Wednesday February 11th, 2009.
Speaking for myself, I am renting a house for $750 US dollars. I found this place after spending a total of 2 months looking at shitty houses and apartments with various agents. It is not as easy as it used to be. I am renting rooms for 250$ a month. I don't expect to make money or even live for free. It is shitty, but rent has gone up. With the looming recession, you may see prices dropping in the near future, but thanks to Expats with deep pockets, landlords are asking for far more than they used to, because basically, they are able to get it. I would like to say I am unwilling to cater to these optomistic landlords, but my ass needed a place to live.
In response to the question: I'm an American who has been in Hanoi for six months, and in that time I have rented two different houses by myself. The first cost me $250 p/m for th...
Posted Wednesday February 11th, 2009.
It's a 3 bedroom house. I should have mentioned that.
In response to the question: I'm an American who has been in Hanoi for six months, and in that time I have rented two different houses by myself. The first cost me $250 p/m for th...
Posted Tuesday December 1st, 2009.
There is one thing that has not been mentioned that should have been. If you are a woman you should take a pregnancy test before taking fugacar or anything like fugacar. The whole purpose of this kind of drug is to kill parasites. A fetus is a parasite. This was stressed to my wife and I by a medical professional. Keep that in mind, a pregnancy test is very cheap here, so pee on the stick before you chew the fruit punch/orange/chocolate flavored pill.
In response to the question: A few of our friends who have been here several years have recommended that we take de-worming tablets every six months or so to get rid of any 'visit...