Breakfast buffet at The Reed Hotel with Vietnamese favourites, fresh fruit, pastries, and made-to-order eggs, though longer stays reveal repetition. Breakfast became part of our daily routine while staying in Ninh Binh. We found ourselves getting creative, building our own banh mi, making Vietnamese coffee, and turning steamed buns into...
Some desserts don’t need complicated techniques to impress. Just a handful of chilled ingredients, plenty of ice, and you’ve got the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. Chè Thạch Vải is a refreshing Vietnamese dessert made with lychee, nata de coco, grass jelly and sweet lychee syrup...
A lazy dinner decision after groceries turned into a quiet Vietnamese surprise worth remembering. Sometimes the best meals are the unplanned ones. A personal review of May Eatery and Bar in Pinehill, Auckland serving Vietnamese classics like pho, bun cha, and banh xeo. After a quick grocery run at Countdown...
Filipino / Fusion / Vietnamese
Fusion noodle soup combining pho aromatics with rich bulalo beef shank, marrow bones, herbs, and rice noodles. A steaming bowl where Vietnamese noodle soup meets Filipino bone marrow obsession. Fragrant, beefy, comforting, and unapologetically loaded with meat. #pholalo #fusionfood #pho #bulalo #noodlesoup #filipinofood #vietnamesefood Let me tell you the story...
Vietnamese rice noodle salad with vermicelli, herbs, vegetables, fish sauce dressing and crispy dried shrimp topping. Fresh herbs, crunchy vegetables and bright flavours come together in a bowl that instantly brings back those Vietnam cravings. #vietnamesefood #bunnoodles #ricenoodlesalad #freshflavours #asiancuisine There are dishes you cook because they are easy, and...
Explore Vietnam’s must-try dishes, from pho and banh mi to bun bo Hue and chè, in this essential guide to the country’s best food. Vietnam’s kitchens, street corners, and market stalls offer some of the most unforgettable dishes in Southeast Asia. Here’s my roundup of what you need to eat...
A cosy streetside chè stop in Hội An serving warm, comforting Vietnamese desserts prepared by a friendly local aunty. Local chè stall in Hoi An serving sweet corn pudding, bean desserts, and tofu jelly. A couple of weeks ago, I shared my experience with a small chè shop along the...
A spontaneous stop on Trần Cao Vân turned into one of our most unforgettable noodle bowls in Hội An, simple, cheap, and deeply local. A spontaneous visit to Mì Quảng Cao Lầu Dung in Hội An leads to the cheapest and most memorable bowl of Mì Quảng on our trip....
Hidden alley, steaming fragrant chicken rice, and a true taste of local Hoi An, Cơm gà Ty delivers simple comfort in a bustling old town. Authentic Hoi An chicken rice, fragrant steamed rice, juicy thigh, savory sauce, herbs, and pickled vegetables in a local alleyway spot. Nestled in the winding...
A hidden gem on Hội An’s edge with cold beer, countryside views, and a menu full of vibrant Vietnamese flavours. Rustic charm meets relaxed dining. Relaxed Vietnamese dining at Ha Noi Old Restaurant Hội An with rice field views, local dishes, and great service. Hội An is full of surprises....
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