Anthony Bourdain Has a Beer With President Obama in Vietnam

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Anthony Bourdain now knows what it’s like to have drinks with the leader of the free world.

President Barack Obama made a quick stop during his tour of Vietnam to grab lunch and a beer with the Parts Unknown host, which the White House reportedly said will air on Bourdain’s CNN show in September.

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Bourdain shared details from the seemingly pleasant outing with the commander in chief, noting that the two did not split the bill.

“Total cost of bun Cha dinner with the President: $6.00 . I picked up the check,” he tweeted.

“Low plastic stool, cheap but delicious noodles, cold Hanoi beer,” he added in another tweet, which included a photo of himself with President Obama.

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Additionally, Bourdain couldn’t help but compliment Obama on his utensil abilities. The TV personality took to Instagram, sharing, “The President’s chopstick skills are on point.”

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Meanwhile, there are historic implications for Obama’s Asia trip.

The president is set to become the first sitting U.S. president to visit Hiroshima after the World War II bombing in Japan in 1945.

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