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Discover the Freshness and Harmony of Vietnamese Cuisine!

Vietnam, a country long and narrow like a dragon, stretches along the eastern coast of Indochina. From the bustling streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, through the iconic terraced rice fields and the majestic Ha Long Bay, Vietnam is a country full of contrasts, rich heritage, and natural beauty. It is a place where traditions coexist with modern life, and where every morning begins with a bowl of fragrant soup.

Vietnamese cuisine is as harmonious and complex as its culture. It is a blend of freshness, herbs, and delicately balanced flavors that combine sweetness, saltiness, sourness, and bitterness. Among the most famous Vietnamese specialties are pho (an aromatic soup with rice noodles and meat), bun cha (grilled pork with noodles and fresh herbs), and the famous banh mi (a sandwich with a crispy baguette). Fresh spring rolls and iced coffee with condensed milk are an integral part of the experience.

A generously filled Vietnamese Bánh Mì sandwich, with grilled meat, pickled vegetables, and herbs, served on a paper tray.

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Vietnamese Bánh Mì (Sandwich)

 A golden, crispy Vietnamese Bánh Xèo pancake, filled with shrimp and pork, served on a plate with fresh herbs.

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Vietnamese Bánh Xèo (Sizzling Crepe/Pancake)

 A rich bowl of Vietnamese Bún Bò Huế soup with beef, pork hock, noodles, and herbs.

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Vietnamese Bún Bò Huế (Spicy Beef Noodle Soup)

 Bowls of grilled pork patties and pork belly in a dipping sauce, served with a bowl of rice noodles and a plate of fresh herbs.

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Vietnamese Bún Chả (Grilled Pork with Noodles)

 A rich bowl of Vietnamese Cao Lầu dish, with grilled pork, noodles, bean sprouts, and herbs.

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Vietnamese Cao Lầu (Hoi An Noodles)

 A plate of Vietnamese Cơm Tấm with a mound of broken rice, grilled pork chop, a slice of egg meatloaf, and fresh vegetables.

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Vietnamese Cơm Tấm (Broken Rice with Grilled Pork)

 Several freshly made, translucent Gỏi Cuốn spring rolls, with fillings visible through the rice paper, served with a bowl of peanut sauce.

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Vietnamese Gỏi Cuốn (Fresh Spring Rolls)

 A rich bowl of Vietnamese Mì Quảng, with thick turmeric noodles, pork, shrimp, and herbs.

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Vietnamese Mì Quảng (Turmeric Noodles from Quang Nam)

 A pile of crispy, golden fried Nem Rán spring rolls, served with a dipping sauce and fresh herbs.

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Vietnamese Nem Rán (Fried Spring Rolls)

 A rich bowl of Vietnamese Phở soup with noodles, herbs, and slices of beef, served with various fresh garnishes.

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Vietnamese Phở (Bò - Beef or Gà - Chicken)