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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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10
13
2018
A primer on dishes from different locations in Vietnam that will whet the appetite of both visitors and locals.
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02
2018
Bánh nếp nhân trứng kiến, glutinous rice cakes filled with ant eggs, are a specialty of the Tày, an ethnic group that has existed for hundreds of years in the northern province of Tuyên Quang.
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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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08
23
2018
Everything you need to know about the popular and widely consumed saltwater fish: find out some numbers to discover some curiosities about tuna.
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08
21
2018
Steamed rolls made of rice flour, locally known as bánh cuốn, are a popular dish across Việt Nam.
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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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04
11
2018
Mother-of-pearl porridge is among the specialties of Hà Nội.
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06
2018
Nothing could be more different from fast food, the American way, than the traditional Vietnamese diet.
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20
2018
Mirepoix, the mix of fried diced vegetables used as a base for cooking, is a matter of chemistry. Don't miss these tips to adjust its flavour intensity.
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02
27
2018
The Lunar New Year begins February 16. It is one of the biggest and most important holidays in Asia.
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01
30
2018
Have you ever wondered what Vietnamese cuisine is like outside of Vietnam?
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01
20
2018
With its peculiar taste and scent, broken rice has long been considered a favorite by people of all ages and economic backgrounds in Saigon, and only in this city can its true flavor be found.
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01
12
2018
Jay Fai, the septuagenarian who’s revered street food spot Raan Jay Fai made headlines when it was awarded a Michelin star in the inaugural Guide to Bangkok, says she wishes she could “give the star back already.”
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01
12
2018
We're constantly being told to get a wide variety of fruit and vegetables into our daily diets. They're packed with nutrients and vitamins and the age old five-a-day mantra is still followed by many.
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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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11
2017
Banh mi Hoi An (Hoi An-style bread rolls) has been listed among the world’s Top 10 sandwiches by Austrian travel website Traveller, together with well-known American cheeseburgers, English bacon butties, and Japanese Katsu Sando.
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05
2017
One day, novelist Nguyen Quang Sang came to Bac Lieu Province in the Mekong Delta and invited me for a meal.
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12
01
2017
Food is at the very heart of Vietnamese culture.
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30
2017
A full immersion experience in the Tuscan countryside with Luca Campinotti, truffle hunter for the Savini family, on how the most valued fungi is hunted.
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11
30
2017
What does a chef or cook really want for Xmas, apart from new knives and more time off?
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29
2017
Bloomberg recently posted a bucket list in which details 12 Restaurants Are Worth Traveling Across the World to Experience. Vietnam is among the destinations mentioned in the article, with its one-of-a-kind Cha Ca La Vong (La Vong fish cake).
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25
2017
Follow the locals to nameless roadside eateries as the cold snap bites in Vietnam's capital.
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23
2017
To renowned French Chef Sakal Phoeung, the most important factor in opening and maintaining a successful restaurant anywhere in the world is the right balance of hardware and software.
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18
2017
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.
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16
2017
Historically Saigon has been a busy trading hub that attracts merchants from all over the region, and the city's culinary repertoire is a smorgasbord of eclectic cultural influences.
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14
2017
Trùng Khánh chestnuts are one of the nation’s tastiest and meatiest fruits. They have won a following among locals and foreigners.
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10
2017
Balut, shrimp paste, pig brain, and duck blood soup are just a few of the foods featured in this American foodie’s reviews of Vietnam.
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10
2017
Feature dishes from Hue, Da Nang, or Hoi An are significantly memorable based on their harsh taste and rustic flavors. Interestingly, they all share similar characteristics, which are either rolls or mix, and all spicy.
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09
2017
“It all started with my grandmother. She loved to travel.”
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08
2017
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.
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06
2017
When all the talking is done, the two sweethearts of central Vietnam have prepared something for everyone.
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04
2017
Science helps us to understand what liver is, and how to cook this offal to appreciate it the best. Don't miss the tips!
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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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10
30
2017
Fresh salmon hotpot and BBQ heaven await as you dance through the clouds in Sa Pa.
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28
2017
A bánh mì for VND12,000 (US$0.53)? A coffee for VND8,000 (US$0.35)? If you’re on a budget, look no further than Vietnam!
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21
2017
Ly Son island in Quang Ngai province is so well known from all over the country about its single garlic cloves, a famous specialty because of its flavor, healing ability, and also its ridiculously high price on markets.
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20
2017
Who doesn’t love watching films, documentaries, and TV shows about food?
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18
2017
Any gourmet worth his salt knows that side-dishes are crucial value additions to most meals, and some of them are so tasty that they are as important, if not more so, than the main dish.