The book, entitled “Cuisine Identities of Thang Long-Hanoi,” is being written by Dr. Nguyen Nha, Head of the Institute of Vietnamese Cuisines.

The writer said he had to look up age-old documents and visit families who lived in Hanoi long ago for materials in his book.

In an effort to help the world know more about Vietnamese foods, the institute has launched a programme entitled “Jointly prepare Vietnamese foods for the world.”

Under the programme, the institute offers courses for foreigners who want to learn how to cook Vietnamese dishes and Vietnamese people who plan to go overseas for work and study. In addition, the institute collaborates with enterprises sending Vietnamese cooking utensils and usage abroad.