The broth that is full of umami flavour, the aromatic coriander, the soft yet chewy rice noodles, the tender beef brisket, the scent of cinnamon, star anises and charred ginger that perfumes the air around you, the freshly cut wedges of lime that when being squeezed over will release such fresh and relaxing smell that instantly wakes you up.
There is nothing quite like Pho and we believe it has more than earned its right to be the most famous Vietnamese dish.
Whenever our clients ask for a restaurant recommendation in Hanoi, we always suggest KOTO Van Mieu. Known for its standout dishes like ‘Beef Betel Leaf wrapped in Lettuce with Noodles’ and ‘Roasted Pork Belly with Spices from Northeast Vietnam,’ KOTO is more than just a great dining spot. It's a social enterprise dedicated to supporting and training underprivileged young people in the hospitality industry.
For over 20 years, KOTO has welcomed guests from around the world, including notable figures like Bill Clinton, Prime Minister Julia Gillard, and Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.
Start the morning the right way with a steaming bowl of Pho – Vietnam’s most famous noodle soup! Our guide will meet you up in the morning and take you to a traditional Pho house where you can learn about the history of Pho before diving in a delicious bowl of this noodle soup. Next take a breezy cyclo ride through the Old Quarter’s 36 streets, named after the products that were sold from their shops.Today, vendors on Tin and Bamboo Streets still sell the same wares. You will then visit the 11th century relic, the Temple of Literature, which was built in homage to the Chinese scholar Confucius.
Lunch will be at KOTO, a social enterprise set up to support and train underprivileged young people in the hospitality industry. For over 20 years, KOTO has proudly served guests from all around the world and important dignitaries from Bill Clinton and Prime Minister Julia Guillard to Margrethe II of Denmark. Enjoy their signature ‘Beef Betel Leaf wrapped in Lettuce with Noodles’ or ‘Roasted Pork Belly with Spices from Northeast of Vietnam’.
In the afternoon visit Museum of Ethnology that is widely acknowledged as the best in the country, with an extensive display dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minority people. After that return to the Old Quarter and try the delicious Vietnamese egg coffee at one of the oldest coffee houses in Hanoi.
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