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If you're thinking I advocate drinking bad coffee, I'm not. If I were , the title would be "Drinking coffee in Seoul". Yes, I am not apologectic about it , coffee there sucks big time. Only tea is good over there. The purist in me says that instant coffee taste like acrid dishwater. Same goes for the watered-down coffees found in fancy joints branded with mermaids. Back to where I was saying, you have to try Cafe cut chon (It literally translates to Fox Dung Coffee ) when you're in Hanoi. It's simply the best coffee in the world and if you need to know it's Arabica coffee beans that has been eaten, digested and regurgitated from the palm civet cat. Yes, it is crap from a civet cat. But what wonderful crap! The digestive juices from the weasel makes the coffee stronger, smoother and more heady. Once you try this, it's unlikely you'll try anything else, including mermaid-branded coffee. Where to buy it: It's difficult to buy the real deal, many tourists end up purchasing synthectic Cafe Cut Chon from the ubiquitious Trung Nguyen coffee shops. I bought mine from Cafe Mai ( see the address below). Taste Review : Taste a lot like gd ol' Saigonese Coffee, only stronger and better. Strong accent of mocha with a strong earthy , acidic taste. Leave a Comment Address: 96 Le Van Huu, Hai Ba Trung Dist, Hanoi
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Bac Ma is the oldest temple in Hanoi and crammed into the narrow streets of the Old Quarter, it offers a glimpse into what inner city life must have been like nearly a century ago, before the advent of Communism versus the Western World. Though dating back to 1010, the ancient temple was lovingly restored in 2000 on its 990th anniversary. It is still a major spot of worship for both locals and Vietnamese visitors and was quite busy during the days leading up to TET as well. It's inner courtyard was very peaceful despite the hectic activities just outside in preparation of the festival. Leave a Comment Address: P Hang BuomDirections: This is located right in the heart of the Old Quarter.
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