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Chim Sao is a great place to go on any night of the week. I love that you can sit on the floor, and just chill. I have been here with many different sized groups on many different nights of the week, and it is always suitable. It's always busy serving foreigners as well as locals, and it's great tasting food comes at an excellent price for the quality and size of the dishes. My only problem is that on several occasions, things I have wanted to order from the menu haven't been available, and the staff aren't exactly super friendly.
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I eat here at least once a fortnight, not only because it is convenient to my work, but also for it's excellent and inexpensive food. It's always a-buzz with diners, the staff are efficient, and I have never been disappointed by the food. My favourite dish: Khanh Ngao. YUM!!!
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I love this place for its multi levels that bring a different vibe as you move on up. A nice home away from home, reliably open all night long where you can be sure you'll bump into someone you know... The Tet Bar Special cocktails are dangerous though!!
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The Mexican buffet on Thursday nights is the best value in town! Okay, so it isn't exactly AUTHENTIC Mexican, but is that actually possible anywhere outside of Mexico?? It tastes good, the accompanying margaritas go down well, and with a bunch of people this is good fun!
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It's slick and it's stylish, and it reminds me of a bar from home. I like that it is clean and that there is a lady in the bathroom to pass you hand towels! It's almost too posh for Vietnam...but is that a bad thing? I'm still undecided! The crazy flashing lights on the dancefloor freak me out a bit...it's hard to focus on your friend when their face is constantly being dotted by moving lights, but I have no complaints and every time I have been there I have had a fun night! They also looked after my motorbike for me overnight after the TNH meetup.....
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Questions (1)
I'm leaving Hanoi in a month's time after 7 months here and have accumulated "stuff" that I want to ship home to Australia. Can anyone recommend a shipping company that is reasonably priced and also reliable? Thanks in advance!
Answers (3)
Posted Friday May 18th, 2007.
I rent my scooter (Mio) off Danny for $50 a month including a monthly service
In response to the question: Hey, I want to rent a scooter from a reliable source in Hanoi. Does anyone have any recommendations as to a good rental company and also how much I...
Posted Tuesday April 1st, 2008.
I miss their banana leaf and saffron fish dish and was disappointed to find no lay Bac where they used to be when I went to get my fix about 6 weeks ago. Not sure where they have moved to, but if anyone finds out please post on here!
In response to the question: Does anyone know what's become of Lay Bac? I've been missing it terribly! I know they closed just after Tet in order to move to a new location. It ...
Posted Monday June 9th, 2008.
I spent a week going evereywhere to find plain white, cotton, flat sheets and finally hada this place recommended to me:
Minh Duc Shop
59 Hang Gai
I have since bought sheets for our entire house here, as they are cheap and nice. This shop specialises in embroidering sheets and pillow slips in addition to table cloths etc. I am not a fan of embroidery myself, so I just asked Chi, the owner, if I could get plain sheets and she was more than accomodating. You can get flat and fitted sheets for all bed sizes, as well as pillow slips, all in plain, white cotton. Buy in bulk and she discounts, with prices ranging from $7-17 depending on the size you want.
In response to the question: Can anyone recommend a place to buy luxurious quality, pure cotton bed sheets - that are vaguely reasonably priced? Also, pillows? Thanks ...
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Here UntilThursday January 1st, 1970
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