Advertised
as the most affordable and Tripadvisor seconded this for delicious food
and cheap cocktails. I was sold, yet again…to what tripadvisors had to
say. Gecko has several outlets within Old Quarters, walking distance I
advise
against since 4 straight days there and I still got lost navigating
through the streets and lanes that look so mind boggling similar.
Patronized
largely my Caucasians, I reckon the menu suited them so and that was
the case. Their happy hour runs all night long if not all day long –
trigger happy for alcoholics and those on a budget. Their promotions
range from 30% off their pizzas to beers to a song of VND 20,000 (that’s
even cheaper than bottled Evian!). Like Europe, Hanoi is quite the
place to get drunk and still not hurt the pocket
so.
How about some Tiger in Hanoi? Ridiculously cheap.
Fried Rice
This has wok hei at least and decently delicious. Yet eating something so oriental in a foreign country is plain odd.
Ostrich Steak
I have fond memories of tender ostrich sold at Zion Road Hawker Center which has been defunct for the longest time. No doneness could be specified and this arrived with mash and carrots. Charred to such brownness, it appeared almost burnt. Tough as can be, I wish it did not come in such hearty portions. I found the mash decent but it received mixed reviews – too much flour for some.
Service
is splotchy because they barely understand English, toothpicks required
a round of charades and chilli required a misunderstanding of chilli
sauce and needed me whipping up the camera to show what sliced chillis
look like. Poor ventilation makes this and its diners smell like a
smokehouse with every order of a grilled dish. If anything, this place
is only good for cheap drinks. By now, I should
remember not to over rely on Tripadvisor for food recommendations,
perhaps just accommodation.
Gecko Cafe
56 Hang Trong St,
Hanoi 10000, Vietnam
i agree, tripadvisor is not a reliable source for food recommendations.
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