My friends from around the country who normally visit Hue City usually call me in advance to take them to enjoy banh beo (rice cake) in Hue style prepared in small bowls.
Why does this rustic and simple food have such a strong attraction on people? Well, ...
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If you had enough of history, take a trip through Vietnam’s many cities and taste its unique local street food culture.
I am feasting on vegetarian Banh Mi, a salad of radish and carrot, inside a soft baguette with chilli sauce and mayonnaise. Food has been an omnipresent companion in my two-week sojourn through this country packed with a rich history and culture.
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Today, "pho Hanoi" (Hanoi noodle soup) is not only a popular dish but also a national dish of Vietnam. As a culinary ambassador, it promotes the city's culture around the world.
Famous Vietnamese writers such as Nguyen Cong Hoan, Thach Lam, and Bang Son have praised the Vietnamese national dish in their literary works. Nguyen ...
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Moon cakes have been a familiar symbol of Tet Trung Thu –the Full Moon Festival, and there is a particularly high demand this year.
Moon cakes are being displayed at luxurious stall...
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The first time I ate meat after having been vegetarian for over ten years was at the Vietnamese Embassy in Canberra. The Vietnamese Ambassador was hosting a reception for volunteers being sent to Vietnam as part of the Australian Government aid programme, and I was amongst them....
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Photography and history lovers should head to Cosmo Cafe at the back of HCMC Museum before the end of this month to witness the photo exhibition themed Sai Gon xua (Ancient Saigon).
A corner of the exhibition Ancient Saigon - Photo: ...
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The humble Pho (traditional noodle soup) and Goi cuon (summer roll) have made it to US television channel CNN’s list of the “World’s 50 most delicious foods.”
CNNGo programme says Pho and Goi cuon are some dishes that “you eat to stay alive, ...
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The Vietnam Records Book Centre (Vietkings) on July 5 announced the second publication in its S100 Records series – “100 Vietnamese natural and food specialities”.
Following the first publication which honoured 100 elderly people across the country who were aged over 100 years, this publication ...
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A festival featuring cuisines from the North, the South and the Central of Vietnam is open today, July 6, in the central province of Phu Yen.
“The North – Central – South Cuisine Festival 2011” will feature 40 booths and showcase dishes from 25 restaurants from 14 ...
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Shri restaurant & lounge
Add: Level 23, Centec Tower, 72-74 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 3, HCM City
Hours: 10am-12pm. On Sundays and public holidays, 4pm till midnight
Prices: VND95,000-1,200,000 (US$4-60) per dish
Comments: High-end restaurant, wonderful view, contemporary Western cuisine, professional and courteous staff.
Shri is ...
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