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Hanoi ‘bun cha’ eatery at full capacity since Obama visit

Hanoi ‘bun cha’ eatery at full capacity since Obama visit

Thursday, May 26, 2016, 14:45 GMT+7
The crowded scene on May 24 inside the Lien Huong 'bun cha' outlet in Hanoi where U.S. President Barack Obama came for dinner on his first night in the Vietnamese capital, May 23, 2016
The crowded scene on May 24 inside the Lien Huong 'bun cha' outlet in Hanoi where U.S. President Barack Obama came for dinner on his first night in the Vietnamese capital, May 23, 2016
A number of dinners walk to Huong Lien Outlet with umbrellas due to the rain
A number of dinners walk to Huong Lien Outlet with umbrellas due to the rain
Despite the heavy rain, many people flock to the place for a dish of 'bun cha.'
Despite the heavy rain, many people flock to the place for a dish of 'bun cha.'
Staff now must use microphones to deliver diners’ orders.
Staff now must use microphones to deliver diners’ orders.
Diners patiently wait in front of the outlet despite the heavy rain.
Diners patiently wait in front of the outlet despite the heavy rain.
Large crowds force people to wait both outside and inside. P
Large crowds force people to wait both outside and inside. P
Two people look at the restaurant while driving by.
Two people look at the restaurant while driving by.
A cameraman is seen filming the dish.
A cameraman is seen filming the dish.
A staff member calculates income.
A staff member calculates income.
Even though they suffer through the rain for a visit, some people still leave in disappointment.
Even though they suffer through the rain for a visit, some people still leave in disappointment.

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