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President Obama and Anthony Bourdain grab a bite to eat at casual Hanoi eatery

By Karen Butler
U.S.President Barack Obama waves to the press as he departs the White House for his week-long trip to Japan and Vietnam, May 21, 2016, in Washington, DC. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI
1 of 2 | U.S.President Barack Obama waves to the press as he departs the White House for his week-long trip to Japan and Vietnam, May 21, 2016, in Washington, DC. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo

HANOI, Vietnam, May 23 (UPI) -- Celebrity chef and television personality Anthony Bourdain posted a photo on Instagram Monday showing him dining with U.S. President Barack Obama.

"The President's chopstick skills are on point . #buncha #Hanoi," Bourdain wrote in an accompanying post.

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The image captured the pair enjoying a casual meal in a busy restaurant in Hanoi.

Obama is seen with his shirt sleeves rolled up and a beer in his hand. The other diners don't seem to recognize or be distracted by the American commander-in-chief.

The president is on a week-long trip to Japan and Vietnam. He announced Monday that the Peace Corps will work in Vietnam for the first time. He also said a decades-long arms embargo against the country will be lifted.

The President's chopstick skills are on point . #buncha #hanoi

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