Thit kho (Vietnamese simmered meat) We also know that meat contains a number of important nutrients that are needed by our bodies for carrying out vital metabolic functions and provide us with energy and keep us healthy. We also know that meat contains a number of important nutrients that are needed by our bodies for carryi…

Crab soup (Canh cua) “Canh cua” is a simple, natural dish in the treasure of Vietnamese cuisine. The sweetness, the coolness along with somewhat viscosity of “ rau đay” (pot-herb) and “ mùng tơi” ( malabar nightshade) create the wonderful taste that reminisce us about the native land and childhood. To make” canh cua”, we…

Hue Sour Shrimp Sour Shrimp is one of the most sought-after specialities of the old capital of Vietnam Sour Shrimp is one of the most sought-after specialities of the old capital of Vietnam. When they first come to Hue and taste this dish, visitors from other regions must be really amazed and surprised. The right Sour Sh…

Mien Luon( eel vermicelli noodle) Another specialty visitors should try when they come to Ninh Binh is eel vermicelli noodle. Another specialty visitors should try when they come to Ninh Binh is eel vermicelli noodle. The main ingredient of this dish is eel. Selecting eels to make good dish is quite challenged and requires exper…

Pho might be the darling of Vietnamese cuisine, and perhaps, bun cha is the people’s favourite ‘underdog’, but there’s another dish which is closer to the heart of less carnivorous Hanoians. Bun dau mam tom is basically chunks of tofu served in a hot soup on a bed of rice noodles with a dollop of shrimp paste. It’s an extremely popu…

Vietnam's buzzing southern capital offers a taste of the spice of life. Favourite flavours Vietnamese cuisine is regional, so while you're in Ho Chi Minh City, be sure to try local southern specialties. Many dishes use similar ingredients but add different flavours. For instance, delicious banh xeo, or pancakes, come stuffed…

Booming Saigon, a city on the move, lays claim to a specialty that Vietnamese-American writer Monique Truong, author of "The Book of Salt" and the coming "Bitter in the Mouth," calls "the ultimate on-the-go fare": the extravagantly stuffed banh mi sandwich. The most popular form is banh mi thit ("t…