Tucked away in a quaint historic edifice, c. 1932, Bếp Prime specialises in traditional delicacies from Hanoi and the rest of Vietnam. Having travelled widely, the owner-chef returned to his hometown to open the restaurant and realise his culinary dream. For a Hanoian classic, order pigeon and mushroom hot pot – veggies, pigeon meat and offal are served in a bird cage to be blanched in a herbal broth or glutinous rice porridge. The crispy rice dish with the chef’s dip, made from pork jus, dried shrimps, chilli and pepper that packs umami and a spicy kick, is also recommended.