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What brought you to Hanoi?
I came to Hanoi 18 years ago and it’s so attractive that I
decided to stay.
What’s keeping you here?
I love Hanoi.
What do you miss about home?
My mother’s food.
How do you get around town?
By motorbike.
What’s your favourite Vietnamese word or expression?
Xin chao
,
cam on
.
Your favourite word or expression in any language?
Love, appreciate and thanks.
Your favourite nocturnal beverage?
Beer.
What’s your favourite local dish?
Ph
o and
nem.
What’s your favourite dish to serve guests?
Pho bo
.
Where would you go on a hot date?
Nha Trang.
Where is your favourite place to watch the traffic?
Dinh Tien Hoang and the terrace of Mercure Hanoi La
Gare hotel
Who would be the first person you’d invite to your
birthday party?
My wife.
And the last?
My colleagues.
What’s your hidden talent?
Singing.
Your show-stopping karaoke song of choice?
Tinh Ca
, a Vietnamese love song.
Who do you most admire?
President Ho Chi Minh.
Where would we find you at 10pm on Saturday night?
At home.
And at 10am on a Sunday morning?
My home town.
ON THE STOOL
15
timeout
Name
NGUYEN HUU PHUOC
Age
37
Nationality
Vietnamese
Occupation
Executive chef at
Mercure Hanoi La Gare Hotel