explore the world through the universal language of food
With an extensive coastline and a close neighbour to China, Laos and Cambodia, Vietnam is a country that is diverse geographically, and produce is extremely abundant. The climate is varied from north to south and this is reflected in the dishes and produce found with the regions.
The image of a medium-sized baguette stuffed with pate, pork, pickled vegetables, and herbs springs to mind when one recalls the top dishes to eat in Vietnam. Stretching from the North to the South of Vietnam, Banh Mi is found on every street corner in any variation you could think of. But it goes way beyond the famous sandwich…..
Bánh Bột Chiên is an authentic street food that is sold at night by vendors dotted around Ho Chi Minh City. It is a deliciously simple dish that is bursting with flavour that is extremely satisfying and filling.
Cau Lau is a signature noodle dish from Hoi An, Vietnam. The dish is unique because the noodles are made using water from a specifically found within the city and is a must-try dish for anyone that is visiting Hoi An.
Bánh Căn is a unique dish not to be confused with the noodle dish, Bánh Cănh (see the ‘h’ at the end of the ‘can’ makes all the difference).
It was one of those days in Vietnam where I just wanted to walk and explore… there was nothing on the agenda (lucky me) and the weather was nice and cool and finally not raining. Here I am in Danang, a coastal city in the heart of Central Vietnam.