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Image: The must-have cake in Doan Ngo Festival

The must-have cake in Doan Ngo Festival

Tro cake is a traditional cake that is a must-have offering to ancestors during the Doan Ngo Festival, a Vietnamese festival known for eliminating pests and diseases that harm crops. The name “tro cake” comes from its main ingredient, which is glutinous rice soaked in ash water. To ensure the

Image: The enchanting delight of Tay ethnic people

The enchanting delight of Tay ethnic people

Cooc mo cake stands as a revered culinary treasure among the Tay ethnic community residing in the majestic mountainous provinces of northern Vietnam. This traditional delicacy brims with cultural significance and takes center stage in numerous local festivities. Known affectionately as “cooc mo”

Image: Nghe An Province impresses diners with flavorful eel soup

Nghe An Province impresses diners with flavorful eel soup

Eel soup is a renowned delicacy in Nghe An Province, known for its firm texture and delightful combination of sweetness and richness. Many people are captivated by the unique and delicious taste of this local specialty. Cooking eel soup is simple, but it requires careful selection of ingredients

Image: Over 100 restaurants named in Vietnam’s first Michelin Guide selection

Over 100 restaurants named in Vietnam’s first Michelin Guide selection

HCMC – The inaugural edition of the world-renowned culinary collection, the Michelin Guide, in Vietnam was unveiled on June 6, featuring 103 restaurants in Hanoi and HCMC recommended by experts. Out of the total, four local restaurants were awarded one prestigious Michelin star each, acknowledging

Image: A Hue specialty offered to the king

A Hue specialty offered to the king

The preparation of Huong Can wrapped cake is quite sophisticated and intricate as Hue people choose natural ingredients and pour their hearts into making the cake, captivating the diners’ taste buds with a blend of all spices. The main ingredients used to make Huong Can wrapped cake are rice flour

Image: The most addictive dish on Ha Giang plateau

The most addictive dish on Ha Giang plateau

Ha Giang attracts tourists not only for its majestic natural landscape and honest ethnic people but also for its bold, regional specialties that cannot be found anywhere else. Among them, sour pho (pho chua) is a unique dish that diners should try when visiting Ha Giang. The main ingredient to

Image: Enjoying avocado ice cream in chilly weather

Enjoying avocado ice cream in chilly weather

Considered one of the best delicacies in Dalat, avocado ice cream is a must try dish for travelers visiting the foggy city of Dalat. Dalat not only has a charming natural landscape, but also has a climate and soil suitable for many kinds of trees, including avocado trees. Avocado, which is the key

Image: The distinct flavor of coconut porridge

The distinct flavor of coconut porridge

Covering nearly 40% of the total coconut growing area of the South Central Coast, it is unsurprising that the coconut is deeply associated with Binh Dinh cuisine. Coconut porridge is one such highlight which diners cannot miss. The cooking method is similar to that of white porridge, but the

Image: Reminiscing flavor of white sardine salad

Reminiscing flavor of white sardine salad

It might not look as sophisticated as many other dishes, but the white sardine salad (goi ca mai) of the coastal city of Quy Nhon lures tourists with its sour, spicy, salty and sweet flavors. White sardines are quite similar to anchovies in appearance, but they have a clearer and firmer flesh.

Image: Awaking the taste buds with grilled banana wrapped in sticky rice

Awaking the taste buds with grilled banana wrapped in sticky rice

Vietnamese grilled banana wrapped in sticky rice (banh chuoi nep nuong) has been chosen as one of the most delicious and most-liked desserts due to its unique processing method and flavor. Vietnamese grilled banana wrapped in sticky rice is a rural and familiar dish in Vietnam. The ingredients to

Image: Local restaurant wins Thai SELECT Signature Award

Local restaurant wins Thai SELECT Signature Award

HCMC – Am Dang Typhoon Restaurant in District 1, HCMC has got the Thai SELECT Signature Award from the Royal Thai government for its authentic Thai cuisine. The award ceremony was held yesterday, April 26, with the participation of Keerati Rushchano, permanent secretary of the Thai Ministry of

Image: A sweet aroma hard to resist

A sweet aroma hard to resist

Banh it la gai is a rustic dish of Binh Dinh Province but also a culinary and cultural specialty. Diners who taste the sticky rice cake can never forget its delicious and sweet taste. The sticky rice cake is typical in shape, color and taste. The cake is wrapped in green banana leaves and shaped