Things to do in Hanoi, no research required

Hanoi’s Old Quarter turns into a maze within about ten minutes, and the map keeps up with it. Brunch spots and bars run deeper here than in any other city in this collection. Hoang’s Restaurant carries the most reviews on the whole list for its Vietnamese and vegan menu, and Pizza 4P’s is right behind it, an odd but well-loved detour from pho. For the real thing, Bún chả 22 ngõ Huyện covers the dish this city is actually known for, in an alley spot with a loyal following. Always Cafe, done up as a wizard’s den, is the strange one to end the day on.