Intercontinental Landmark 72, Hanoi

Booked this hotel because of the recommendation from a business fellow, as it's close to the local Government offices.  The room rate is relatively lower than other Asian cities, at US$95 net without ABF.  The reception is on the 62F and the rooms are from 63-70F.  The room is very spacious but this time I felt something in the room.  However as I was tired enough not to care about that.

Food platter, Hanoi, Vietnam

It seems the local food has remained quite the same.  Personally I am not into Vietnamese food in Vietnam, e.g. chewy chicken feet, greasy-fried chicken wings.  The Viet cuisine in HK, SG, TW and TH are more refined.  The better part is their fresh vegetable and fruits.  I can take it as they are.  

View from 70th floor, in Hanoi

Stayed at 70th floor with such an aerial view that those high rise buildings look quite short.

Domestic business class, Phu Quoc Island to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Airline

Taking a domestic business class with Vietnam Airline isn't a big difference of the price with economy, about 8-10% more.  The seat isn't too appealing though it's much more spacious than economy.  The lounge is much below standard.  Didn't touch those food at all.  Because of the Chinese New Year, a nostalgic snack platter box was served.

Salinda resort Phu Quoc Island

Casa Italiana, Salinda Phu Quoc

This restaurant is pretty quiet as compared to the main restaurant (which is just right next door).  The prices may be the factor.  Out of curiosity and also for some quiet time, it would be nice to give it a try.  Unfortunately, kids from the next door ran in and out of this restaurant.  

The amuse bouche is a meat ball and a bean soup.  The bread is nice to go with these.  Then we ordered a tuna salad, tomato soup, prawn pasta, seabass on a mashed cauliflower potato bed.  Further on the dessert, we had a tirmaisu and a chocolate lava cake.  To me, the meal isn't that expensive, if we get the same quality in Hong Kong.  The bill is about HK$500 for this meal.  

 

The Long beach, Phu Quoc island, Vietnam