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Phu Quoc Island Travel Guide: What to See, Eat & 3-Day Itinerary

Khám Phá Đảo Phú Quốc

Phu Quoc · Vietnam Travel Phu Quoc Island Travel Guide: What to See, Eat & a 3-Day Itinerary Phu Quoc Island lies in the Gulf of Thailand and combines beaches, forest landscapes, fishing communities, local fish sauce and pepper with large-scale resorts and entertainment areas in both the north and south of the island. This […]

Di Can Mam Nem Da Nang: Flavor, How to Mix It & Gift Guide

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Da Nang · Specialties & Gifts Di Can Mam Nem Da Nang – A Bold Fermented Dipping Sauce from Central Vietnam Di Can Mam Nem is one of the fermented fish-based products sold under the Di Can brand associated with Da Nang. Its bold, savory flavor makes it a useful base for dipping sauces served […]

Banh Re Phan Thiet: Flavor, Ingredients & Vietnamese Gift Guide

Bánh Rế Phan Thiết - Giòn Rụm Mang Hương Vị Biển

Phan Thiet · Specialties & Gifts Banh Re Phan Thiet – A Crisp, Sweet Snack Made from Fine Potato Strands Bánh rế Phan Thiết is a round Vietnamese sweet snack easily recognized by its web of thin potato strands. Once cooked, the strands become crisp and are usually coated with sweetness from sugar or malt […]

Hue Snakehead Fish Noodle Soup: Easy Recipe with Dried Noodles

Cách Nấu Bánh Canh Cá Lóc

Hue · Cooking Guide Hue Snakehead Fish Noodle Soup – An Easy Home Recipe with Dried Noodles Hue-style snakehead fish noodle soup combines cooked snakehead fish, a hot savory broth and thick noodles with scallions, pepper and chili added to taste. This recipe uses dried Hue-style noodles to skip the step of making fresh rice-flour […]

Banh Phong Sua Mekong Delta: Flavor, Ingredients & Gift Guide

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Mekong Delta · Specialties & Gifts Banh Phong Sua Mekong Delta – A Sweet, Chewy Snack to Bring Home Bánh phồng sữa is a name commonly used for a group of thin, sweet snacks from the Mekong Delta. Many versions have a rich coconut or milk flavor and are packaged as ready-to-eat snacks or regional […]

Huynh Yen Coconut Candy: Ben Tre Flavor & Gift Guide

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Ben Tre · Specialties & Gifts Huynh Yen Coconut Candy – A Sweet Food Gift from Ben Tre Huynh Yen coconut candy is a brand associated with Ben Tre, a region long known for coconut-based foods in southern Vietnam. According to the brand’s own information, Huynh Yen products are made by Thai Hoa and include […]

Banh Phong Tom Nam Can: Ca Mau Shrimp Crackers & Gift Guide

Bánh Phồng Tôm Năm Căn - Cà Mau

Ca Mau · Specialties & Gifts Banh Phong Tom Nam Can – Shrimp Crackers from Ca Mau Bánh phồng tôm Năm Căn, or Nam Can shrimp crackers, are among the shrimp-based specialties associated with Ca Mau in southern Vietnam. Sold in a dry form, they are convenient to carry and expand into light, crisp crackers […]

Bun Nuoc Leo Soc Trang: Flavor, Culture & How to Enjoy It

Bún Nước Lèo Sóc Trăng

Mekong Delta Cuisine · Soc Trang Bun Nuoc Leo Soc Trang – Fermented Fish Broth, Fish and Fresh Herbs Bún nước lèo Sóc Trăng is a rice noodle soup closely associated with the food culture of Soc Trang and strongly influenced by Khmer culinary traditions in southern Vietnam. Its broth is built around fermented fish, […]

Lau Mam Mekong Delta: Flavor, Vegetables & How to Enjoy It

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Mekong Delta Cuisine · Shared Hotpot Lau Mam Mekong Delta – Fermented Fish Hotpot with Fresh Vegetables Lẩu mắm is a Mekong Delta hotpot built around the distinctive flavor of Vietnamese fermented fish. The broth is commonly served with fish, shrimp, meat, seafood and a generous selection of vegetables, while fresh rice noodles complete the […]

Ca Loc Nuong Trui: Mekong Delta Straw-Roasted Snakehead Fish

Cá Lóc Nướng Trui

Mekong Delta Cuisine · Rustic Food Ca Loc Nuong Trui – Straw-Roasted Snakehead Fish of the Mekong Delta Cá lóc nướng trui is a rustic snakehead fish dish associated with the fields and waterways of southern Vietnam. In the traditional method, a whole fish is roasted directly with burning straw, charring the outside while the […]