This issue features a tasting report on our staff’s actual visit to The Bottle Shop, a bottle shop with three locations in Hanoi. This issue delves into The Bottle Shop, a place where you can enjoy craft beer and dishes infused with New Zealand’s food culture.
The Bottle Shop ― A variety of drinks and a taste of New Zealand style pie
The appearance of "The Bottle Shop". Enjoy a variety of drinks and the flavors of New Zealand
The Bottle Shop, which has three stores in Hanoi. It is a bottle shop where you can enjoy craft beer, distilled spirits, fermented drinks, and other beverages. Its origins are a chance encounter between the owner Dan and Vietnam.
In 1997, while visiting Vietnam on a trip, Dan lost his passport and other identification documents, and decided to stay longer than planned. He says that he gradually became fascinated with Vietnam as he got to know the people, culture, and daily life there. Subsequently, he visited Vietnam again and opened “The Bottle Shop” in 2018 with the aim of introducing and developing the drinking culture.
Although the name of the store is "The Bottle Shop," we have adopted a mixed-use style that combines elements of a shop, bar, and pub. Our goal is to offer the best option to meet the needs of every customer.
Taking inspiration from New Zealand’s culinary culture, chef Dan and his chef Kumar have devised a menu featuring pies made with beef, chicken, and pork. They currently operate a flagship store on Tu Hoa Street in Tay Ho, an Au Co store that only opens on weekends, and a store in Ngo Gach in the old city. They also plan to open a new brand, “STICK!” at the end of the year, offering a menu centered on skewered dishes inspired by Japanese yakitori.
Reporter: Editor H
An editor who loves eating and traveling. Her dream is to try all the distinctive dishes from different countries and regions in the world. She also enjoys taking photos as a hobby, and spends her time wandering around the city, discovering her favorite restaurants and cafes.
Owners Dan (far left) and Chef Kumar (center) talking about their experiences and thoughts here.
An entertaining drink counter featuring unique bottles
The restaurant's specialty is also the New Zealand traditional pie, which combines a variety of culinary cultures.
Capichi's choice!
Steak and cheese (No. 1 in popularity)
Steak & Cheese
195,000 VND
Al-Al-Alu (No. 2 in popularity)
Aloo Aloo
13,000 VND
27-layer pie of steak and cheddar cheese
This dish combines tenderly braised steak with rich vintage cheddar cheese. The dough is baked in 27 layers of flour and butter, resulting in a crispy yet fragrant texture. When served hot, you can enjoy the combination of the melted cheese and tender meat. It also pairs perfectly with craft beer.
An Indian-style pie wrapped with vegetables filled with spices
The potato, cauliflower, and green peas are combined with a curry-flavored filling that is infused with cumin. When you bite into it, the aroma of spices wafts over the gentle sweetness of the vegetables. The dough made from layers of flour and butter is crispy on the outside and fluffy and soft on the inside. The combination of the natural flavors of the dough and vegetables is a memorable dish.
Black pork curry
BPC 1 (Black Pork Curry)
150,000 VND
The Royal
The Royale
160,000 VND
Sri Lankan-style pork pao wrapped in curry-flavored pork belly
Once you take a bite, the aroma of the spices of Sri Lankan curry spreads throughout your mouth, allowing you to feel the softness and richness of the pork belly that has been simmered for a long time. You can also enjoy the difference in texture with the crispy puff pastry, and the slightly spicy flavor lingers on the palate. This is a dish that offers a satisfying balance of spiciness and pork meat flavor.
Crispy pie to enjoy chicken and curry
This dish is characterized by the combination of crispy and fragrant pie dough and tender chicken. Inside is a smooth cream sauce and a curry with a good amount of spices, which is rich in flavor yet light on the finish. The slight spiciness leaves a pleasant aftertaste, and it pairs well with the buttery dough. It is the perfect pie for a light snack.
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46 Tu Hoa, Tay Ho, Hanoi
