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19
2018
The "symphony of a sandwich", as Bourdain called it: discover the Vietnamese sandwich in its birthplace, Hoi An, and where to eat the best ones worldwide.
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09
26
2018
Bánh bột lọc is a popular dish in Việt Nam’s north and central regions. These clear dumplings cooked in banana leaves are said to have originated in the former imperial capital city of Huế.
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21
2018
Steamed rolls made of rice flour, locally known as bánh cuốn, are a popular dish across Việt Nam.
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07
18
2018
What is Prickly Pear? 26 interesting facts and figures about this delicious fruit used in several Mexican specialities and beverages.
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05
17
2018
The central coastal province of Phú Yên, a land of immense green grass fields scattered with yellow flowers and stunningly beautiful cliffs abutting the blue sea, is a highlight on the tourism map of Việt Nam.
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31
2018
As Tết approaches, a group of gourmets from Hà Nội is visiting the northern province of Cao Bằng to seek the best miến dong (canna vermicelli) to make cellophane noodles. The rhizomes of the plant are full of starch.
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01
04
2018
What is star anise? 26 interesting facts and figures about this spice having a huge variety of uses and purposes, from culinary to digestive.
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22
2017
Hue city is well known for having simple, yet sophisticated dishes.
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15
2017
There are many theories regarding its origin.
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29
2017
There's no arguing: Hanoi is a street food mecca.
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04
2017
Nom da trau (buffalo skin salad) and nhot xanh cuon bap cai (green elaeagnus latifolia) wrapped in cabbage, are unique and tasty specialties of the ethnic Thai group in the northwestern province of Son La.
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13
2017
The best traditional Vietnamese dishes, from north to south.
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25
2017
Fried fish has become a can’t miss dish for visitors to Hanoi. Among hundreds of fried fish restaurants in the capital, La Vong is the oldest and most famous, retaining its original taste over the past century.
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09
20
2017
Vietnamese dipping sauce and a huge variety of fresh aromatic herbs are the soul of the country’s cuisine.
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09
11
2017
Vietnamese food is delicious and it is often cited as one of the healthiest cuisines in the world.
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09
04
2017
Not only is Vietnamese food delicious, but it is also really healthy.
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08
21
2017
Every foodie should learn how to cook with herbs to add depth of flavour, dimension and colour to their dishes.
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08
11
2017
From Italy to Indonesia, from Greece to California, have a look at our list of 12 salads from around the world and choose your favourite.
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08
2017
Mai Xá is a small village, about 20km from Đông Hà city of Quảng Trị Province, with a landscape typical of a rural village with a tranquil temple and peaceful river habour.
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15
2017
Vietnamese cuisine doesn't win any points for complexity. Many of the most popular dishes can be made just as well on the side of the road as in a top-end restaurant.
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21
2017
An unusual feature of Vietnamese cuisine is the ownership that people – chefs, restaurant owners, gourmets or just the “common man” – display for a dish, and the stories that they are prepared to share.
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16
2017
Disparate flavours meld beautifully in a Vietnamese-style sandwich on a French baguette: savoury ground pork, sour vinegared vegetables, fresh coriander and more.
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04
21
2017
Families with young children, couples and twenty-something backpackers crane their necks in anticipation as they edge closer to what they all have separately searched out to find: the best pork roll in Vietnam.
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04
12
2017
These low-cost dishes are local favorites and super easy to make.
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05
2017
Vietnamese food is considered one of the healthiest cuisines in the world; the deliciously fresh flavors are a true testament of the culture’s impeccable approach to the overall culinary experience.
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01
2017
Going to Tu Ky in Hai Duong province, visitors can enjoy specialties made from Ruoi (a kind of rag worm whose scientific name is Tylorrhynchus heterocheatus).
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03
24
2017
Just this once, let's rule out 'pho' and sample the rising stars of Vietnamese cuisine.
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03
18
2017
Danang is a food paradise with a wide variety of classic dishes available from local restaurants and food stalls at bargain basement prices. Averie Nguyen picks out some of the must-try dishes.
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02
25
2017
These guys are serving up a storm from the back of push carts and motorbikes.
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01
2017
Conquering both their nostalgia and social media, Vietnamese-origin home chefs are taking to Facebook and Instagram to show off their mouth-watering dishes to thousands of fans and followers.
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01
28
2017
With an abundance of seafood, Southerners have created a wide variety of dishes featuring fish in various modes - stewed fish, grilled fish, fermented fish, fish vermicelli and, of course, the ubiquitous fish sauce.
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01
06
2017
With an abundance of seafood, southerners have created a wide variety of dishes featuring fish in various modes - stewed fish, grilled fish, fermented fish, fish vermicelli and, of course, the ubiquitous fish sauce.
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30
2016
Not only did President Barack Obama sample some of Vietnam's finest local eats in Hanoi in May, but his guide was none other than "Parts Unknown" host Anthony Bourdain.
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24
2016
A review on the idea that made Lotte Hanoi Hotel team the new winner of the Golden Spoon Awards 2015 Final with a prestigious cup of chef and 1-billion dong prize.
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14
2016
During my short stay in Paris two years ago, I was pleasantly surprised to see long lunchtime queues of French eaters waiting for Vietnamese sandwiches. Although the Vietnamese employees worked away quickly preparing the sandwiches, the volume was so high that customers had to ...
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23
2016
Spices are the mysterious elements that bring an important difference to a dish.
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10
31
2015
All contestants compete against each other to win a place in the final of the Golden Spoon Contest. This round has just taken place at the Van Thanh Tourist.
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06
2015
By presenting traditional country dishes, chefs from South Entertainment Co. Ltd in HCM City have won the second place in the preliminary round of the Golden Spoon in the HCM City and Southeast provinces.
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05
23
2015
Dear Organizing Committee,
How will the 2015 Golden Spoon contest be different from the two previous seasons?
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05
20
2015
In highland cuisine, bitter tomato and cassava leaves is a common and unique dish.