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flavours, Tay Ho Tiki Company has just re-opened after completing renovation work and a new menu. After quashing the possible need to relocate, the cocktail bar is in the same spot, but with new and improved dĂŠcor, featuring lots of lush greenery, bright furniture and a stunning mural. Original cocktail creations include The Spice Route (VND140,000) which brings together aged rum with orange curacao, caramelised pineapple, lime and black walnut bitters. Vintage Tiki classics such as the pina colada and Mai Tai feature on an extensive cocktail menu with prices ranging from VND80,000 to VND200,000. A variety of mocktails are
also available, and include The Passionate Virgin (VND60,000) and non-alcoholic ginger beer (VND30,000), brewed in house. Located at 228A Au Co, Tay Ho, Hanoi. Open Thursday to Saturday from 4pm until late. For more information, call 0965 439573 or visit facebook.com/tayhotikicompany
ViLi Wok Quick and tasty homemade noodles are the speciality of ViLi Wok, tossed in a traditional wok pan and served in colourful boxes. The boxes are key to their operation, as it allows the food to be easily taken away and eaten anywhere, a concept new to Hanoi but already a worldwide trend. Of course, delivery is an
option too, for those days when you need your noodles in bed during a Netflix marathon. Prices are reasonable, with all wok-fried noodle/rice dishes costing between VND65,000 and VND85,000. Varieties include pork with ginger sauce, beef with oyster sauce and chicken with teriyaki sauce. There are a handful of specials, salads and vegetarian options, and soft drinks are just VND15,000. The starters, both VND50,000, will be available soon, and both sound tempting; shrimp tempura, or Thai-style chicken wings, anyone? Located at 120 Bach Mai, Hai Ba Trung. Open daily from 10am until 10pm. For more information, contact 01272 808837 or visit facebook.com/viliwok