Travel around Vietnam, and you'll find that tastes and dishes vary from North to South. In the capital, locals may lunch on bún chả with slices of pork belly, while the Saigonese wolf down bánh xèo (crispy pancakes) rolled with greens and dipped in sweet-and-sour fish sauce. In the former Imperial City, meaty bún bò Huế is a br…
Peter Cuong Franklin is the executive chef of Anan Saigon, a modern Vietnamese restaurant tucked inside the Cho Cu wet market. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, Peter studied food anthropology and gastronomy in America, and honed his skills at restaurants such as…
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Vietnamese cuisine needs no introduction. Healthy, colourful and eclectic, dishes such as phở, bánh xèo, and chả giò have followed the Vietnamese diaspora and delighted tastebuds across the globe. These days, a new breed of restaurateur is reimagining Vietnam…
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Fresh and full of texture, Vietnam’s spring rolls are known and loved worldwide. However, the country has a more passionate love affair with hand-rolled bites than you might expect. From the ultra-fresh to the deep fried, món cuốn dishes are culinary staples …
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Vegetarians have a lot to look forward to in Vietnam. Vietnamese kitchens are known not only for balanced, flavourful, healthy cooking, but for their liberal use of fresh vegetables and herbs in every meal. Throughout the country, it’s easy to find vegetarian…
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Across the world, Vietnamese cuisine is famous for its subtle flavours and ultra-fresh ingredients. Vietnamese sweets are not only a refreshing treat on a balmy day, but an adventure in texture and flavour. From puddings to pastries, here are 15 sweet snacks …
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The food of north Vietnam is renowned for its lightness and delicacy. The Red River Delta creates a fertile farming area, freshwater fish are caught in the lakes and rivers, and the highlands are rich in rice, herbs and vegetable crops. Because of the quickly…
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