The South Korean president and first lady enjoyed pho, fried rice, ice cream, grilled meat, durian, and other dishes in Hanoi's Old Quarter, along with banh xeo near their hotel.

The owner of a tiny donut shop on Bach Mai street has maintained a price of 1,000 dong per piece for many years, selling an average of 3,000 pieces daily.

Many long-time patrons tolerate unsanitary, unkempt eateries due to tasty, appealing food, often disregarding food safety warnings.