Keo Cu Do Ha Tinh – The Peanut-Molasses Candy Named After a Language Accident
Keo cu do is Ha Tinh’s signature candy: roasted peanuts mixed into slow-cooked sugarcane molasses, malt syrup and…
Regional Specialties
Signature dishes from Vietnam’s 63 provinces: what makes each one local, where to find the original version, and current typical prices at the source.
Sup Luon Nghe An – The CNN-Featured Eel Soup That Defines Vinh City Mornings
Sup luon Nghe An is the signature breakfast of Vinh City in north-central Vietnam: field eel briefly boiled,…
Cha Tom Thanh Hoa – The Charcoal-Grilled Shrimp Cake Wrapped in Rice Noodles
Cha tom Thanh Hoa is the signature afternoon snack of Vietnam’s North Central Coast: fresh Sam Son sea…
Cha Muc Ha Long – Vietnam’s Hand-Pounded Squid Cake from Halong Bay
Cha muc (Vietnamese: chả má»±c), also known as Ha Long squid cake, is Quang Ninh’s signature specialty made…
Pho Nam Dinh – The Original Bowl from Vietnam’s Birthplace of Pho
Pho Nam Dinh is considered the original Vietnamese pho, tracing back to Van Cu village, Dong Son commune,…
Banh Khuc Lang Diem – The Cudweed Rice Cake from Vietnam’s Quan Ho Village
Banh khuc Lang Diem is the traditional rice cake of Lang Diem village (Viem Xa hamlet, Hoa Long…
Ca Thinh Lap Thach – Vinh Phuc’s Fermented Fish That Takes Three Months to Make
Ca thinh Lap Thach (Vietnamese: cá thÃnh Láºp Thạch, also called cá muối chua – sour salted fish)…
Bun Thang Luon – Hung Yen’s Crispy Eel Noodle Soup with 20-Ingredient Broth
Bun thang luon (Vietnamese: bún thang lÆ°Æ¡n) is the signature noodle dish of Pho Hien, Hung Yen province…
Cha Ruoi – Vietnam’s Seasonal Sandworm Omelet from Hai Duong
Cha ruoi (Vietnamese: chả rÆ°Æ¡i) is one of northern Vietnam’s most unusual and most eagerly anticipated seasonal delicacies:…