Having enjoyed each others company so much,we decide to meet for dinner inviting Anh as our honorary family guest.
I call for 7:30 reservations at the agreed upon restaurant,Quan An Ngon, only to discover they will close at 7. Everyone is at a different hotel and we have no way to contact people. SUDANG has joined us too so we are lucky 13!
Everyone gathers at the appointed time to make the same discovery, but Anh is able to get us all into three taxis headed for the open branch of this restaurant. She rides her scooter and beats us all there. It starts to rain, and although its warmed up we are not happy to stand outside while they try to tell us they have no reservation and no room for us...they want to close early too.
Anh escorts us inside and they push together two tables, evidently the prospect of another $100 outweighs their desire to leave early.
The restaurant is famed for its street foods, we let Anh take charge to choose a variety for us and we enjoy one last feast including the Hanoi version of Viet Namese pancake.
This beauty is cut with scissors, One grabs a section, rolls it up in a rice paper circle with herbs and lettuce, dips it into a sweet/sour sauce with chillies, and savours the blend of tastes. Another fabulous Viet Namese meal.
-On the road with Kathryn
Location:Hanoi
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