In a popular area teeming with eateries and buzzing with energy, The East stands out from the crowd with its excellent Northern Vietnamese cuisine. Start with the crab spring rolls wrapped in a fine, crispy skin packed with savoury filling. The bún chả Hanoi (grilled pork and rice vermicelli) is the signature dish here and a street food staple in the capital. The Vietnamese-style flan rounds off this enjoyable dining experience. The smart two-storey house also sells ceramics created by local artisans.