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Hanoi is a melting pot of delicious and affordable street food and fancier local and international fare. After lunch or dinner, it is customary to relax on little plastic stools in one of the cafes surrounding the cathedral. Check out the street scene or chat to some of the city residents. Warm up with some tra nong (hot tea) served in little glasses during the winter, or with the customary tra chanh (lemon iced tea) in the summer months. Nibble on some sunflower seeds and enjoy a true Hanoian local experience.