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  • What Is Cardamom? Meet The Queen of Spices
    08 21 2018

    What Is Cardamom? Meet The Queen of Spices

    Prized for its aroma, cardamom is one of the most expensive spices in the world (third after saffron and vanilla). Its scent is a cross between mint and eucalyptus, a quality that distinguishes cardamom among the rest.

  • Superstar Pastry Chef's 'Food Porn' Has Instagram Drooling
    08 06 2018

    Superstar Pastry Chef's 'Food Porn' Has Instagram Drooling

    When Cedric Grolet takes out his pastry knife, millions of mouths water.

  • Fast Food and Its Invasion of Vietnam's Culinary Paradise
    04 06 2018

    Fast Food and Its Invasion of Vietnam's Culinary Paradise

    Nothing could be more different from fast food, the American way, than the traditional Vietnamese diet.

  • These Are the World's Most Expensive Spices
    03 17 2018

    These Are the World's Most Expensive Spices

    For many centuries the world's most expensive spice was black pepper. As cultivation increased and black pepper became a household staple around the world its price subsequently dropped. Today, black pepper is one of the world's most affordable spices.

  • What is a Century Egg?
    03 17 2018

    What is a Century Egg?

    It holds the title of being one of the strangest foods in the world. Some find it alluring while others can't phatom tasting it: we are referring to none other than the century egg.

  • Food Trends of 2018
    03 01 2018

    Food Trends of 2018

    World Food Trends in 2018 were forecasted by experts from all over the world and reliable food web sites, based on a number of factors, including people’s interest to the food, especially, how good the dish is to public health.

  • The Tea That Mesmerises Drinkers
    01 30 2018

    The Tea That Mesmerises Drinkers

    Tea has been an essential part of Vietnamese life for thousands of years. It is believed that the refreshing beverage not only calms the mind, but also helps ward off a number of common diseases.

  • Star Anise from A to Z: 26 Things to Know
    01 04 2018

    Star Anise from A to Z: 26 Things to Know

    What is star anise? 26 interesting facts and figures about this spice having a huge variety of uses and purposes, from culinary to digestive.

  • Dinner Group Showcases Vietnamese Food and Culture
    01 03 2018

    Dinner Group Showcases Vietnamese Food and Culture

    Stefan Nguyen loves introducing Americans to Vietnamese food.

  • Food Trends 2018: 10 Things You'll Be Eating in 2018
    12 04 2017

    Food Trends 2018: 10 Things You'll Be Eating in 2018

    Whole Foods, which was bought by Amazon this year, sell goods to millions of people every week and this gives them a large amount of data to predict food trends.

  • Having The Treat of the Nature from Northwest Highlands
    11 18 2017

    Having The Treat of the Nature from Northwest Highlands

    Northwest Highlands are a huge treasure of food. In addition of seasonal produce and protein sources, the nature here has been protected by the living habits of the local minorities, from Thai, Mong, Dao, to Tang Mien.

  • Shiso from A to Z: 26 Things to Know
    11 17 2017

    Shiso from A to Z: 26 Things to Know

    What is shiso? From 'Aroma' to 'Zisuye and zisuzi,' 26 interesting facts and figures about this japanese plant: recipes, varieties and benefits.

  • This Is the Season for Tasty Chestnuts
    11 14 2017

    This Is the Season for Tasty Chestnuts

    Trùng Khánh chestnuts are one of the nation’s tastiest and meatiest fruits. They have won a following among locals and foreigners.

  • The Ten-Year Journey Behind the Porcelain Gems That Grace the Apec Dining Table
    11 14 2017

    The Ten-Year Journey Behind the Porcelain Gems That Grace the Apec Dining Table

    “Porcelain is a wonderful messenger when it comes to promoting the tradition and culture of a country. This has been proven through a long journey in human history. If Vietnam ever hosts APEC again, I have to take that chance”.

  • Jiro Ono Explains Perfect Sushi and How You Should Eat It
    11 08 2017

    Jiro Ono Explains Perfect Sushi and How You Should Eat It

    What is perfect sushi? To answer that question, you have to ask someone who works in the pursuit of sushi perfection every day, and there’s no one better for this than the world famous sushi master, Jiro Ono.

  • Mushroom – The Representative of Fall Cuisine: Vietnamese Mushroom
    11 06 2017

    Mushroom – The Representative of Fall Cuisine: Vietnamese Mushroom

    Mushroom is the real “safe and organic” food.

  • 47 Mind Blowing Desserts from The World's Best Pastry Chef
    10 23 2017

    47 Mind Blowing Desserts from The World's Best Pastry Chef

    Cédric Grolet from the Le Meurice restaurant in Paris has been picked as the world’s best patissier by Les Grandes Tables du Monde.

  • Moon Cake: The Sweet Gift in Autumn
    10 02 2017

    Moon Cake: The Sweet Gift in Autumn

    These days, walking around Hanoi we can see everywhere a plenty of big street stalls, in red or yellow color, selling different kinds of moon cakes.

  • A Love Letter to Phở and Hà Nội
    09 18 2017

    A Love Letter to Phở and Hà Nội

    A new arrival to the hectic, madcap, loving city of Hanoi sits for their first bowl of pho and decides abruptly whether this will all be a love affair or a lesson in endurance.

  • Is Vietnamese Food Really Healthy?
    09 11 2017

    Is Vietnamese Food Really Healthy?

    Vietnamese food is delicious and it is often cited as one of the healthiest cuisines in the world.

  • The Taste of Hanoi’s Autumn
    09 08 2017

    The Taste of Hanoi’s Autumn

    Ha Noi’s autumn is also the season for com or young sticky rice flakes.

  • Little-Known Things About Phở
    08 15 2017

    Little-Known Things About Phở

    For years, Phở has been a representative of Vietnamese cuisine in the world. There are numerous types of Phở but the most famous one might be phở with beef in Ha Noi.

  • Vietnamese Spices Thrived On the Land of Pagodas
    08 11 2017

    Vietnamese Spices Thrived On the Land of Pagodas

    Spices are not only the soul of a dish but also features of culinary culture in every country and nation. To promote own and unique spices is the key core of any advertising strategies for national cuisine.

  • Artisan Hoang Anh Suong: 'Vietnamese Tea is a great art'
    07 15 2017

    Artisan Hoang Anh Suong: 'Vietnamese Tea is a great art'

    Being the successor of the famous tea and having many years of research on tea, artisan Hoang Anh Suong shared about tea and culture of enjoying tea in Vietnam as well as the art of tea in Vietnamese culture.

  • A Gastronomic Game
    07 14 2017

    A Gastronomic Game

    The game of gastronomy cannot be bound by Michelin stars, commonly regarded as the highest merits of the culinary arts; but rather, it is a journey of discovery to find the most unique and refined experience it can offer.

  • Just Desserts Served in an Ancient Village
    07 14 2017

    Just Desserts Served in an Ancient Village

    On an early day this summer, we headed to Duong Lam, a famous village only 40km west of Ha Noi. If you go by car, just head for the Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park and get onto the Thang Long Highway.

  • Drinking Tea – The Art of Letting Go
    07 06 2017

    Drinking Tea – The Art of Letting Go

    If someone were to ask about my biggest joy during my years in Hong Kong, my answer would simply be: “Tea”.

  • Six Reasons Why Summer (Kinda) Rhymes with Sugar in Vietnam
    06 28 2017

    Six Reasons Why Summer (Kinda) Rhymes with Sugar in Vietnam

    There are millions of ways to enjoy the cool, sweet taste of summer in Vietnam, so here are some of our favorites.

  • International Cuisine at Festival in Hanoi
    06 16 2017

    International Cuisine at Festival in Hanoi

    Locals and tourists in Hanoi will have the opportunity to taste different cuisines during a food festival at the Octagon House near Ly Thai To flower garden from June 16-17.

  • Top Tips for Living Longer
    06 05 2017

    Top Tips for Living Longer

    There are more than 1,100 centenarians in Singapore, and that number is rising every year. You can be one of them.

  • Dyeing Red Mộc Châu with Red Plum Season
    05 30 2017

    Dyeing Red Mộc Châu with Red Plum Season

    The beginning of summer is when plums are bearing all over Northern highlands of Vietnam. Because of harsher climate, Northern fruits are not as diverse and as the South’s but it does not mean quality of those is much different.

  • Experimental Gastronomy Events, When Food Meets Art
    05 13 2017

    Experimental Gastronomy Events, When Food Meets Art

    A collection of images from 'Experimental Gastronomy' events, a design project bringing together chefs and artists for one-of-a-kind culinary experiences.

  • The Social Guide to Drinking in Hanoi
    05 11 2017

    The Social Guide to Drinking in Hanoi

    The city promises great rewards for those who look beyond the Old Quarter beer joints.

  • Where You Should Eat in Asia
    05 11 2017

    Where You Should Eat in Asia

    When you don't know where to eat—but don't want to waste a meal on some tourist trap—consult our list of 207 of the greatest restaurants around the globe, according to those who eat, cook, and travel for a living.

  • Making Jellyfish a Summer Delight
    05 10 2017

    Making Jellyfish a Summer Delight

    Come summer, and we look for food and drinks that are not heavy, and have a cooling effect – different kinds of salads, lemonade made with kudzu powder (bột sắn dây) and so on.

  • 14 Tips for Understanding Flavour
    05 04 2017

    14 Tips for Understanding Flavour

    Flavour is the be all and end all for any chef, and having a deep understanding of how flavour works and how to bring it out is essential if you want cook food that will really get people talking.

  • Hải Dương Specialties Satisfies Nostalgic Cravings
    04 11 2017

    Hải Dương Specialties Satisfies Nostalgic Cravings

    I have many relatives living abroad, in countries like the US, Denmark, Norway and so on.

  • A Cup of Serenity
    04 11 2017

    A Cup of Serenity

    Every year, when summer begins to cast its golden sun rays over the lush green of vegetation, West Lake lotuses again show their pure beauty to the people of Hanoi to signal the time for delicate indulgence in lotus-scented tea.

  • Are chefs also artists? Ferran Adrià answers
    04 07 2017

    Are chefs also artists? Ferran Adrià answers

    An exclusive interview with Ferran Adrià, one of the world's best chefs, about the relationship between food and art as well as the taste of childhood.

  • Young Artists Reimagine Saigon’s Iconic Food, Drink
    03 22 2017

    Young Artists Reimagine Saigon’s Iconic Food, Drink

    From a glass of iced coffee to a plate of broken rice served with grilled pork chops, the most iconic food and drinks in Ho Chi Minh City have become the subject for a group of young Vietnamese painters.

Hot restaurants

Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2018 Top 10 In 10 Dishes

Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2018 Top 10 In 10 Dishes

Enjoy this gallery with amazing dishes from the top 10 restaurants of Latin America's 50 Best 2018, with chef Tsumura's Maido at number 1 for the second year.

News

100 Best Chefs In The World 2019

100 Best Chefs In The World 2019

The Le Chef compilation of the 100 best chefs in the world for 2019 has been released with chef Arnaud Donckele from the La Vague d'Or restaurant in Saint-Tropez named the best chef in the world.

Cuisine & Nutrition

Sauces and Herbs to Die For

Sauces and Herbs to Die For

Vietnamese dipping sauce and a huge variety of fresh aromatic herbs are the soul of the country’s cuisine.

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