President Obama eats bun cha in Hanoi
After a busy day in Hanoi, US President Barack Obama will go to a bun cha restaurant on Le Van Huu Street to enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dish.
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The area of Thi Sach – Le Van Huu – Ngo Thi Nham streets in Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi, was blocked off and secured more strictly than usual after news that US President Barack Obama would have dinner there.
According to a previous announcement from the White House, Mr. Obama is expected to spend time visiting and exploring local culture and cuisine.
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The Huong Lien Bun Cha restaurant on Le Van Huu street is said to be the place that the White House owner is aiming for. The restaurant has been in operation for about 20 years and is rated by netizens as having the sweet and rich flavor of Hanoi delicacies.
The restaurant is described as clean, airy, spacious and affordable.
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Earlier, at 10:30 a.m. on May 23, a welcoming ceremony for President Barack Obama took place at the Presidential Palace. After the welcoming ceremony, he held talks with President Tran Dai Quang. The two leaders witnessed the signing of many important documents. Before going to the National Convention Center for a press conference, the US leader visited President Ho Chi Minh's stilt house and fed the fish.
At the press conference, Mr. Obama announced that the US would completely lift the arms embargo on Vietnam. He then attended a reception at noon. In the afternoon of the same day, he held talks with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and met with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
In a speech at a joint press conference with President Tran Dai Quang, Mr. Obama said he might enjoy "iced milk coffee" and said he would travel to Vietnam with his wife and children after he retires.
According to Zing.vn
