Rice cake handed down across generations
The making of banh tet (a cylindrical glutinous rice cake) is a traditional craft handed down across generations. With its unique characteristics, color and flavor, banh tet in Dai An Khe Village has become a specialty of Quang Tri Province. The people of Dai An Khe are always proud of their banh
A glimpse of Binh Dinh
Despite tre (fermented pork) being widely available in some provinces along the central region, Binh Dinh’s fermented pork stands out due to its processing technique and quality ingredients. Tre is made using boiled pork meat, ears and skin. To avoid the tre tasting fishy, the cook chooses fresh
Egg coffee – the unforgettable taste of Hanoi
Coffee, enjoyed any time of the day, now comes in different variants. Of them, egg coffee in Hanoi is one of the most popular. As milk was an expensive ingredient in the 1940s, Nguyen Van Giang, the inventor of egg coffee, found an alternative ingredient, the egg yolk. He separated the egg yolk
Quang Nam creates signature dishes from jackfruit
In Tam Ky City of Quang Nam Province, besides eating ripe jackfruits, the locals have also created many exotic dishes from the fruit, such as jackfruit salad, boiled jackfruit served with fish sauce, etc. However, a specialty of the province is the Tam Ky steamed jackfruit, with its intense aroma
Quang Ngai’s specialty
Don is a specialty of Quang Ngai that cannot be found elsewhere in Vietnam. When in Quang Ngai, diners should not miss an opportunity to enjoy don whose reputation precedes it. In Vietnam, don is only available in the Tra and Ve rivers. In the dry season, around April and May, don starts to
Hue conquers diners with delicacies
Hue pressed cake, also known as “banh ep”, attracts people’s hearts (and stomachs) not only for its combination of various flavors but also for its reasonable price. The main ingredient for banh ep is tapioca flour. First, the cook kneads the flour thoroughly with water and then divides it into
Enjoying Danang’s rustic dish on cold days
Steamed mackerel scad (nuc fish) wrapped in rice paper with its simple and rustic flavor is a hit with diners right from the first bite. Diners can enjoy the steamed mackerel scad (nuc fish) wrapped in rice paper all year round. Nuc fish are cheap, easy to find, and usually chosen due to their
A sweet treat from Dong Thap
Banh tam bi (a silkworm-shaped cake in coconut cream) in Dong Thap Province in the Mekong Delta tastes sweet and subtle, just like the locals in the area. When they first see banh tam bi, diners often think it is a variation of thick noodle soup. However, the cake has its own fatty taste, both […]
Another unique version of Quang-style noodles
Using simple and rustic ingredients, the locals of Quang Nam have cleverly created Quang-style noodles with snakehead fish that will leave diners in love at the first bite The dish needs a skillful and meticulous cook to ensure its standard flavor. It is important to choose the best noodles made
Fried squid paste in Halong Bay
As one of the largest seafood regions in Vietnam, Quang Ninh has the tastiest seafood dishes that one cannot forget. Among them, fried squid paste in Halong Bay will leave a lasting impression on diners thanks to its unforgettable taste. Halong fried squid paste (cha muc) is made from cuttlefish
A sweet delicacy from Soc Trang
Sesame cake has conquered diners with its characteristic and sweet taste and aroma, attracting tourists to buy them as gifts when they visit Soc Trang. Sesame cake is a labor of love, a unique specialty of Soc Trang Province, highlighting the locals’ sincerity, gentleness and hospitality.
Sea urchin porridge: A gift from the sea
Sea urchin porridge is best known as the ginseng of the sea, and in Japan, the dish is a delicacy among gourmets. However, at restaurants and eateries in Vietnam, Phu Quoc sea urchin porridge is served to all diners. Sea urchins are small, spiny and have a rough shape. They live in groups on coral