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Jacket potato enters Hà Nội streets

23/03/2026

02:06

Recognised by Time Out as one of the world’s top food cities in 2025, Hà Nội is seeing a growing mix of global flavours woven into its street food culture. Long known for its quick, affordable and deeply local dishes, the capital is now witnessing a subtle shift, as international influences begin to find their place on its sidewalks.

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