A distinctive version of An Nhon-style spring rolls
With their distinctive flavor, spring rolls served on a flat winnowing basket (banh cuon tret) in An Nhon Town are a favorite among diners. The name “banh cuon tret” comes from the fact that when the dish is served, all the ingredients, including beef, fresh vegetables and the fried spring rolls,
Goi mit: Another specialty from Central Vietnam
From a rustic dish in Central Vietnam, the young jackfruit salad (goi mit) has become increasingly popular across Vietnam. It is served in eateries and restaurants across the country. The heart of the dish is a young, unripe jackfruit. To make the young jackfruit salad, it is necessary to choose
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
Twist on spring rolls
Among the culinary treasures of Binh Dinh is the Tay Son-style fresh spring rolls (Banh Cuon Tay Son) that fascinate diners with their irresistible appearance and taste—from the crust to the filling served with a peanut dipping sauce. Banh Cuon Tay Son originated in Tay Son District, the hometown
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
A delicious Tet
Spring is in the air and yes Tet is just around the corner! The Vietnamese Lunar New Year comes our way early this year, on January 22. It’s a joyous occasion as families and friends, near and far, gather to re-connect, celebrate and usher in the new year. Amid all the festive preparation, why not
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
HCMC establishes F&B association
HCMC – The HCMC government has set up the HCMC Food and Beverage Association (FBA) under the management of the municipal Department of Tourism. The association is aimed at bringing together culinary experts, cooks, chefs, hotels, restaurants and tour operators to create new high-quality products
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