On my last day in Hanoi--where I had somehow stayed for more than two weeks without even noticing--I had lunch at The Cart. The Cart was recommended to me by Hanoian-about-town Steve Jackson who is helping his lovely fiancée Loan run the place.
Steve and Loan (and Jenn Fell in the background)
I had a Number 1 "Ly Quoc Su Street," which was chicken live pate with cucumber, carrot and lettuce. It was a lovely cross between banh mi and something my Austrian faux-grandmother, Lollo, would have served me. If there's a woman who loves feeding people pate, it's Lollo--at least, whenever I think of going to Westchester to see her I think of pate and being "forced" to eat tons of delicious little treats.
Anyway, it was nice to have a fond memory of home while sitting in sweaty Hanoi, and Jenn gave two thumbs up to the coffee as well. The Cart is a great place to visit if you're looking for western-style sandwiches, coffee and desserts. Check their Twitter for daily specials.
The Cart is located 18 Au Trieu (but enter from street behind, opposite The Splendid Hotel), Hanoi
Thanks for the visit - really nice to meet you. Good luck with your ongoing culinary tour.
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