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Vietnam Food

Com hen (rice with baby clams)

“Cơm hến” is no longer the preserve of the poor people in Central Vietnam, but the favorite of Hue locals and tourists, thanks to…

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Com nam (rice ball)

It should be noted that only hot boiled rice is used to make rice balls as hot rice grains can stick together….

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Eggplant Soup (Canh cà tím)

Preparation: From any grocery stores, get two or three eggplants, 1 pound of ribs, mashed turmetic, perilla, tofu, onion, grape leave. Other…

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Pia in Son La

Visiting Son La without eating Pia means a failure. Some people say that after just the first try, this dish would never…

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(Ho Chi Minh City) Binh Quoi Village

      Location Located on Saigon riverside, Binh Quoi Tourist Village has two branches: 1 & 2. Number 1 is at…

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(Ho Chi Minh City) Cho Lon

      Location and history Back in the old days, the place where China Town now sits was regarded as the…

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Cuttlefish Egg Cake in DatMui

No one can truly define the attractiveness of the Cuttlefish Egg Cake in DatMui, Ca Mau. No one knows why this cuisine…

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Poached Gobies and Galingale

A trip to Dak Lak does not only give you a chance to enjoy the majestic scenery of forests and mountains or…

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(Ho Chi Minh City) Vinh Nghiem Pagoda

      Location and history Situated at 339 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, District 3 (just near Cong Ly Bridge), this…

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(Ho Chi Minh City) Suoi Tien Theme Park

      Location and history Several years ago, this was an uninhabited land which had a natural stream flowing across, endemic…

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Banh Cuon (Bánh Cuốn)

Banh Cuon is among Hanoi´s most popular food, which is mainly served for breakfast (see Video of Vietnamese meal). Despite its prestige…

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Grilled Mullet Fish Wrapped in Lotus Leaves

The bountiful southern provinces are always known for their elegant dishes which combine the interesting local specialities with simple yet demanding cuisines….

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Lau mam (salted fish hotpot)

“Lẩu mắm” is a southern specialty and an amazing marriage of preserved fish and hot-pot as well. Guests are certain to love…

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Giac Vien Pagoda – Ho Chi Minh City

      Location and history Located at number 161/85/20, Lac Long Quan Street, District 11, Giac Vien is one of the…

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(Ho Chi Minh City) Dai Nam Park

       Location and history Dai Nam Park is considered as Vietnam’s top man-made tourism spot, which boasts a mix of…

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Xeo Cake in Quang Binh

In a nutshell, Xeo Cake of Vietnam is somehow familiar to Crêpes of France. You can find Xeo Cake in many places…

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Mien Luon( eel vermicelli noodle)

Another specialty visitors should try when they come to Ninh Binh is eel vermicelli noodle.     The main ingredient of this…

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Thit Lon Thui Luoc (boiled smoked pork)

The dish is certain to bring tourists an impressive and unforgettable feeling through its rustic and moreish taste.  The cooking process is…

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(Beautiful Vietnam) Saigon River Express

Saigon River Express provides you with many different tours visiting different areas in Southern Vietnam. The transportation is usually water taxi and…

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(Ho Chi Minh City) Giac Lam Pagoda

      Location and history Giac Lam is one of the oldest pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City. Originally, it was…

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Saigon Opera House

Saigon Opera House – Ho Chi Minh City Theater (often referred to as the City Theater for short, officially known as the…

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Nem chua Yen Mac (Yen Mac fermented spring roll)

No one can say how long this simple dish belongs to Ninh Binh‘s people but it has been  a familiar dish with…

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Bun Tom (shrimp vermicelli noodle)

No one can tell for how long such a simple food has grown to be an essential part of Hai Phong gastronomy….

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Ha Giang Smoked Ham

This is a traditional food of the minor community in Ha Giang. Unlike the western smoked pork that is cooked by machinery,…