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One of the most popular dishes in Vietnam is 'phở', also known internationally as 'Vietnamese pho'. But why is this noodle soup so popular? What makes it more than just food but a symbol of Vietnam? In this article, we will explore the significance of 'phở' and trace its transformation into Vietnam’s national dish. We follow the chef’s advice to explore not only traditional ways of preparing Pho ashore or on a trip “to Vietnam”, but also possible places which can be interesting even when returning home.

Discover the rich legacy of Vietnamese spring rolls and learn how to make them at home with an easy recipe. Explore the history, variations, and flavors of this iconic dish

The cuisine of Tet (Vietnamese New Year) is distinguished by its richness and diversity, with traditional dishes carrying symbols of prosperity, luck and good health. Tet is the perfect opportunity for families to get together and share moments of joy over carefully prepared food. At each Tet, Vietnamese families carefully prepare festive meal trays, both generous and refined, in homage to their ancestors.

Cuisine is perhaps one of the most effective means of conveying culture and the customs of a particular nation. In this case, “Banh mi”, the famous Vietnamese cuisine, honors this gastronomy very well. Like this, it even goes beyond a mere ‘sandwich’ image as a popular word for a skinnier variant of a baguette introduced by the French colonialists. There is a story - and it is not ordinary by all means – about the centuries-old invention and Banh Mi’s global spread in a very short period of time.

Bun, literally "noodles" in Vietnamese, is served on a separate plate. The people of Hanoi are very picky eaters, and you'll clearly see this custom if you notice that each dish usually has a different type of noodle. To make a good bowl of Bun cha, the noodles need to be thin, soft, and rubbery.

Is your arrival to Vietnam imminent? Do you want to stimulate your taste buds with its local fare? Well, there it goes—explosions in flavor await you in this gastronomical meadow. It proves to be a very appealing dish for the locals to consume, but to an outsider, it just smells quite strong; you must try this hidden local dish at least once in a lifetime while you're in Vietnam: Bun dau mam tom (noodles and tofu with shrimp paste). Read along to find out the recipe for Bun dau mam tom, as well as the best places to enjoy it in this article.