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Vietnamese Cuisine

FIVE INDISPENSABLE VIETNAMESE INGREDIENTS

As in other Southeast Asian countries, the amazing diversity of regional cuisines in Vietnam depend greatly on the different flavours used in each location. Vietnamese cooks use a lot of fresh spices, herbs and locally grown vegetables. As the…

Vietnamese Cuisine

CHÈ-SING THE BEST: A GUIDE TO CHÈ IN SAIGON

You may have wandered around Saigon, passing by stores or pushcart stalls selling plastic containers filled with multi-coloured beans, nuts, and other things you can’t really identify at first glance. Some of them look soupy, some look like pudding; some…

Vietnamese Cuisine

UNDERSTANDING VIETNAM’S HISTORY THROUGH FOOD

The history of Vietnam is as complex as it is fascinating. Travel back in time with us to the days of peasants and emperors, colonisation and revolutions to discover the lineage of some of Vietnam’s most essential dishes. Here’s how phở , bánh xèo and cà…

Vietnamese Cuisine

TOP 5 CHÈ – SWEET SOUPS MUST TRY IN SAIGON

Desserts in Vietnam are generally different than most western desserts. Granted, you will find the occasional French baked item taken straight from the patisserie and made Vietnamese here. However, one set of desserts is inherently Vietnamese: chè. There’s nothing more enjoyable on…

Vietnamese Cuisine

FINDING VIETNAMESE FOOD IN SINGAPORE

Have you ever wondered what Vietnamese cuisine is like outside of Vietnam? There have been numerous articles about Vietnamese food in faraway lands, such as Australia and the United States, thanks to the large Vietnamese diaspora in these places. However,…

Vietnamese Cuisine

DIFFERENT TYPES OF PHO IN VIETNAM

Which image first comes to mind when you think of Vietnamese phở? A hot bowl of rice noodles in beef-bone broth, served with various additives that differ depending on geographical origin? Well, there are far more wonderful dishes made…

Vietnamese Cuisine

TOP 5 MUST EAT DISHES IN SAIGON

Eating is one of the top things to do in Saigon. With a glut of tasty dishes to sample, it’s hard to decide what to choose For a short list of the must-try food in the city, you can read below.…

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THE CANTONESE INFLUENCE ON VIETNAMESE CUISINE

Noodles were first created in China as far back as the Han Dynasty, and thanks to the Chinese, we now have pasta, ramen and bánh phở. In many ways, there’s a Chinese influence on the Vietnamese cuisine, though this view is sometimes controversial.…

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