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23 Aug

Guava

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About guava Originating from the tropical region of Central America, guava gradually became more familiar in Asia in the 17th century thanks to the good taste and lots of benefits for health. In Vietnam, you can see guava in different colors like green or purple and different sizes up to 13 cm in diameter and can enjoy it in different ways. Depending on each type and season, guava may have a sour-sweet to very sweet taste. Photo : suckhoedoisong.vn Guava (or “Oi” in Vietnamese) is varied in kind. There are mainly 9 popular kinds you can buy and try in…

23 Aug

Pho (Noodle Soup)

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The noodle named Pho “Bánh phở”, the backbone of many dishes of “phở”, is a kind of fresh noodle, made from rice flour. It is white, thin, flat and tastes slightly buttery and sweet like boiled rice. Photo: noinaupho.vn Varieties of Pho Based on the way of cooking, “phở” dishes are divided into four types: “Phở nước”- noodle with broth, “phở xào”- stir fried noodle, “phở khô”- dried noodle, and “phở trộn”- mixed noodle. Moreover, each kind has a wide range of different dishes, that makes up the variety of “phở”’s flavor. “Phở nước” This is the traditional and the…

16 Aug

10 Best Vegetarian Restaurants In Hanoi (Part 2)

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10 Best Vegetarian Restaurants In Hanoi (Part 2) It can often be a challenge being vegetarian or vegan in Vietnam. The cuisine is often flavored with animal bones, or sprinkled with dried meat, even if it is not a meat dish. But there are so many beautiful vegetables and fruits in the country, that when you start to look for alternative foods, you can start unlocking doors to beautiful and vibrant new culinary treasures. And there are some lovely restaurants catering to the vegetarian, with flavors to be tasted that will tantalize the taste buds, making you proud to be…

16 Aug

Top 5 Places for Street Food in Saigon

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Top 5 Places for Street Food in Saigon Su Van Hanh Street Without floral arrangements or subtle tea lights of top-notch restaurants, Su Van Hanh Street is such a melting pot of ruined Soviet-style apartment blocks offering an incredible variety of regional Vietnamese street foods, Korean, Japanese, and even Western cuisines. In a cramped space with dark diamond-shaped floor tiles, just pull up a wooden tool and savor quintessential dishes freshly made by amateur cooks. Spicy Seafood Noodle - Photo: @todayanneats Once you walk along this street, the smell of ‘banh xeo’ hits your nose first. Those savory crepes filling…

21 Jun

Strawberry

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General Information Vietnam is blessed with different altitudes across the country, making both tropical and non-tropical fruits growable. Among those, strawberries are a miraculous gift that nature gives to this South-East Asian country. Looking at a strawberry, the first impression is probably its bright, eye-catching red color. The berry is heart-shaped, with skin that is plump and smooth like a baby's. On the surface of the fruit, there are tiny holes to enhance the beauty. Notwithstanding, the most interesting part is probably the leaf that sticks out from the top of a strawberry that looks like an umbrella. How to…

21 Jun

Sugar-apple

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About Sugar-apple (Qua na) Sugar-apple is among the most nutritious fruits in Vietnam. Originated from the American tropical area, sugar-apple tree is now popularly planted in many countries including Viet Nam. In Northern Vietnam, sugar-apple is called Na while it is called Mang cau ta in the Southern area. There are many types of sugar-apples planted in Vietnam: Na dai: Easy to peel, sweet and tougher, not easy to crush thus longer lasting. Na bo: Sweet, but more difficult to peel, highly starchy and shorter lasting. Na tim: Similar to na dai sugar-apple but with purple skin. Queen sugar-apple (Na…

21 Jun

Vietnamese Noodles – An Overview

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When most foreigners think of Vietnamese cuisine, and Vietnamese noodle in particular, “Phở” instantly comes into their minds. In fact, “phở” is not the only one, though without doubt the most renowned, among many kinds of Vietnamese noodles including “phở”, “bún”, “miến”, “hủ tiếu” and so on. Photo: vnexpress.vn Paddy fields stretching over the country provide a huge quantity of rice, the principal ingredient used to produce most of the Vietnamese noodles. It can be said that noodles in Vietnam have the most diverse shapes and recipes. Noodles can be fresh or dried, white or brown, flat or round, served…

21 Jun

Vietnamese Cakes – A Closer Look At Vietnam’s Most Varied Food

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Vietnamese Cakes - A Closer Look At Vietnam's Most Varied Food Vietnamese cuisine culture encompasses an enormous range of cakes with different styles and flavors. Although all kinds of cakes, pies, savory pastries, crepes, bread, and things of the sorts, are called “Banh” in Vietnamese, the translation of any of these foods alone cannot explain fully and exactly the immense diversity of this special Vietnamese food item. Interestingly, their names are called by their ingredients, shapes, meanings, the original places or even the methods of making them. It can take time to list all of Vietnamese “Banh”, hence this article…

21 Jun

Vietnamese Fruits – An Overview

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Being geographically located in the tropical zone, Vietnam is truly a heaven when it comes to fruits. One who first comes to the country will be amazed at the countless number of colorful fruits sold at a very reasonable price in every street and market all year round. Photo: vids.org.vn Southern Vietnam is the largest fruit granary of the whole country, since the region’s weather is warm with long hours of sunshine, high average temperature and humidity year round. There are even tours arranged exclusively for tourists who love visiting orchards where they can witness how the fruits are grown…