Eating in Hanoi...

Morning coffee at Hapro on Lake Hoan Kiem (see my cup on the right hand table in the foreground?)
You can sample deep fried sparrows, ox and horse meat, and catfish spring rolls at Highway 4. My companion Nancy and I were happy enough to simply sample the banana blossom salad and some shrimp and pork spring rolls...
Quan An Ngon features street foods served from simulated "street stalls"--you can order off their extensive menu or walk around the restaurant and point to what you want to try...
The "dessert bar" at Quon An Ngon features tapioca and bean treats and creations, as well as plenty of fresh fruit and fruit drinks.
Food stations at Sen Buffet Quoc Te at West Lake; an opportunity to try 200+ traditional Vietnamese and southeast Asian dishes for $10 total, including whole, salt and deep fried crabs, 1,000 year old eggs, Vietnamese hot pot, gorgeous chewy shrimp pastries, dozens of salads and chilled and marinated vegetables, and a large variety of traditional fruits and desserts.

One time when we all forgot our cameras and lived to regret it--dinner at Dinh Lang Thuy Ta Restaurant on Lake Hoan Kiem. For $14 each we had what was not an exceptional (but tasty none-the-less) six course traditional Vietnamese dinner, but the real highlight of the evening was Vietnamese folk music performed by a small orchestra composed of Vietnamese musical instruments, with performers in traditional clothing.