Bun bo Hue – One of the greatest soup in the world
“Bun bo Hue is the greatest soup in the world," Anthony Bourdain said in a CNN article "On the hunt for bun bo Hue". Anthony is not alone as many others also shared the American chef’s feelings when they tried the rice vermicelli soup.
Nam Pho spicy noodle soup
Nam Pho spicy noodle soup    (Feb 17, 2017)
Originally created by peddlers from Nam Pho Village in Phu Vang District in the central province of Thua Thien - Hue, banh canh Nam Pho (Nam Pho rice noodle soup)…
Delicious Cha tom in Thanh Hoa
Delicious Cha tom in Thanh Hoa   (Jan 04, 2017)
One who eats Cha tom nuong (grilled shrimp rolls) of Thanh Hoa during early winter will never forget its distinctive flavour.
Khoai cake (stuffed omelette)   (Dec 23, 2016)
Khoai cake (stuffed omelette)
Unlike the abovementioned cakes, khoai cake contains many ingredients and goes through totally different processing procedures.
Cha ruoi, an autumn treat of the North
Those who visit Ha Noi during this time of the year should savor cha ruoi, a specialty made from sand worm widely available in the sea.
Hu Tieu noodle in Sa Dec   (Nov 14, 2016)
Hu Tieu noodle in Sa Dec
A district in Dong Thap, Sa Dec is most famous for its unique cuisines which reflect the remarkable culture and traditions of the southern province. In Sa Dec, you can find a plethora of delicious traditional dishes such as beef hot pot, spring roll, and especially Hu Tieu Noodle.
Crab noodle - Soup for the soul from Southern Viet Nam
'Banh Canh Ghe' is an amazing Vietnamese dish of thick rice and tapioca noodles with crab. It's a delicious street food in Southern Viet Nam.
Banh Da Lon (pig skin cake)   (Oct 27, 2016)
Banh Da Lon (pig skin cake)
Banh Da Lon or “pig skin cake” is a Vietnamese steamed layer cake made from tapioca starch, rice flour, mashed mung beans, taro, or durian, coconut milk, water, and sugar. It is sweet and gelatinously soft in texture, with thin (approximately 1cm) colored layers alternating with layers of mung bean, durian, or taro filling.
Banh cuon from Thanh Hoa   (Oct 24, 2016)
Banh cuon from Thanh Hoa
The northern province of Thanh Hoa has been fertilised by alluvium from the Ma River for thousands of years, therefore its agricultural sector has strongly developed. Using an abundant resource of agricultural products, the locals create many delicious dishes, including Banh cuon (steamed rolled rice cakes).
Ninh Hoa grilled meatball   (Oct 24, 2016)
Ninh Hoa grilled meatball
Many people know about Ninh Hoa District, Khanh Hoa Province, through its famous sour meatball. However, there is another type of meatball that is by no mean sour but has also become a well-known food. Called grilled meatball, it is an inevitable dish of local people as well as of visitors from outside the regions.
Lotus takes pride of place in Hue's royal gastronomy
The lotus holds a special place in Vietnamese hearts, culture and history. The lotus flower is Viet Nam’s national flower.
Grilled skewered food is a special treat of Sa Pa
With weather being cool all year round, Sa Pa Town in the northern upland province of Lao Cai is an ideal place to enjoy grilled food.
Banh Ran (Vietnamese donut)   (Aug 26, 2016)
Banh Ran (Vietnamese donut)
‘Banh ran’ is a delicious finger food for breakfast in Viet Nam. There are two main kinds of banh ran, namely salty cake and sweet one with the latter being much more common than the former.
Cuisine of the Nung   (Aug 10, 2016)
Cuisine of the Nung
The Nung live at higher elevations and have a tradition of self-sufficiency. The Nung live close to nature and eat whatever they can grow or gather in the forest. Some of their dishes have become specialties of Lang Son’s tourism.
Grilled shrimp paste on sugar cane - a delicious dish of Hue
Grilled shrimp paste on sugar cane was originally created by the ingenious cooks for the imperial kitchen in Hue.
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