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HANOI Vegetarian dishes at Zenith Situated on the area of Zenith Yoga Center Hanoi, Zenith offers diners a comfortable, hip environment. With its innovative menu Asian and European and Asian fusion, and 100% natural ingredients, Zenith entices its guests with special dishes such as Sweet Potato Salad - Falafel, Vietnamese Noodle Delight with Vietnamese flavors, mixed dishes with fresh greens, and Pita Zenith rolled with spinach and feta butter. (ZENITH VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT *247B Au Co, Tay Ho, Hanoi *Website: www.zenithyogavietnam. com) BARS PUBS &RESTAURANTS HANOI HANOI S VIETNAMESE CULINARY QUINTESSENCE AT NGON VILLA ituated on a prime location on the Hanoi's Fodd Street - Tong Duy Tan, Ngon Villa brings the whole of Vietnamese street food to beautiful French villa. Spanning an area of 400m2 with terrace and balconies serving up to 170 guests, the restaurant is an ideal place for family and friends gathering with intimate rooms to enjoy the lively atmosphere of Tong Duy Tan Street. At the restaurant, you will have a chance to explore the diversity of the Vietnamese culinary world, from Hanoian phÎ cuËn to specialties of the Central region, or delicious grilled meat skewers with various drinks. (NGON VILLA RESTAURANT *10 Tong Duy Tan, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi *Tel: 04 3221 2222 *Website: www.ngonvilla.com) HCMC Taste Udon noodles at Marukame Udon The Marukame Udon chain is also favored by those who love Japanese food, especially Udon noodles. Situated on the bustling Hai Ba Trung Street, Marukame Udon with its innovative däcor, furnishing, and menu, offers guests an atmosphere that will make them feel like they are enjoying Udon noodles in Japan. Here, the ingredients to make noodles are mainly imported from Japan to keep the distinctive flavors of Sanuki Udon - the specialty of Kagawa, the land of Udon. In addition to the high quality dishes, the restaurant enchants its guests with its intimate space where diners can enjoy their hot Udon while watching chefs preparing noodles. (MARUKAME UDON *342-344 Hai Ba Trung, Dist. 1, HCMC *Tel: 08 3827 0740) 16 TRAVELLIVE Explore exquisite Japanese cuisine Kisu Sushi is a great place in Hanoi to try exquisite Japanese cuisine. Inspired by natural harmony, Kisu Sushi Restaurant is traditionally designed in Japanese architecture. Rustic materials such as bamboo, wood, and stones are skillfully combined to create a traditional yet modern restaurant. Not only impressing guests with its design, Kisu Sushi offers an lavish standard menu which is seasonally changed with fresh and authentic dishes. (KISU SUSHI RESTAURANT *65C Tran Quoc Toan, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi *Tel: 04 3632 1919 *Website: www.kisusushi.vn)