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Thursday, May 19, 2011
Food at the Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake
Hanoi
Vietnam
14-17 May 2011
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HANOI WESTLAKE
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CAFÉ DU LAC RESTAURANT
We had our first meal in Hanoi in this relaxed brasserie.
I had skipped my meal on the plane and was feeling peckish...
Spring rolls! A staple in Vietnamese cuisine...
Gỏi cuốn (summer rolls) & Nem rán (fried pork rolls) served with a dipping sauce of spices and fish sauce.
A focaccia open face sandwich with smoked salmon, cream cheese and sun-dried tomatoes, served with french fries and greens
PHO
Need I say more??
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CLUB INTERCONTINENTAL LOUNGE
This is where we are served complimentary drinks all day, full selection of breakfast and canapés & cocktails in the evening.
The breakfast spread of breads, fruit, cold cuts and cereal was already pretty substantial...
I loved a little antipasti-esque selection of cold cuts, smoked fish, preserved olives & shallots, brie & saltines.
In addition to the spread, there is a selection of hot menu items to choose from...
This is my egg-white-omelette with sausage and streaky bacon..
Pho was also another choice...
As much as I wanted to get an authentic bowl of pho by the small hawkers by the streets, it was difficult because the hotel served it to us complimentary!!
This was my favourite...
The Japanese Breakfast
of steamed Japanese rice, miso soup, sea weed, a selection of pickles,
nattou, simmered daikon, tamago and grilled salmon...
served with a hot pot of green tea...
PERFECT & yes... also complimentary!
(well.. inclusive in our hotel stay)
Vietnamese drip coffee!!!
The concierge staff at the lounge let me in on a little secret....
They also offer the traditional Vietnamese iced coffee...
Evening canapés included local inspired bites
And of course.... CHEESE
They do switch up the hot selections but I could not get enough of the olive & tomato spreads!
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THE SUNSET BAR
The perfect end to an evening would be to have a Passionfruit Martini and watch the dramatic view at the Westlake...
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*Despite the lovely food from the hotel... I did manage to leave the hotel to get food outside... I will post them up soon!