Home Cooking

Home Cooking

Vietnam

Lunch

We were invited to a friend’s family home for a typical Vietnamese meal. All of the dishes were made at home. We have chicken with cucumber salad, beef noodles, deep fried spring rolls, a soup dish to eat with rice, and finished with fresh fruits. Love the balance of fresh herbs, meats, and the use of spices to reach a fine taste. Vietnamese cooks aim to preserve the freshness and natural taste of food as much as possible. I really enjoy this meal!

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Bia Hoi + Sightseeing by Scooters

After lunch our friend let us borrowed her scooter and we rode around her hometown. We saw lots brown cows and beautiful rice fields. We went to a bia hoi (street-side pub) and had grilled dried squid, fermented pork roll, and fresh beer. It was such a fun experience!

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Banh Tom Ho Tay

Banh Tom Ho Tay

Vietnam

Banh Tom Ho Tay

Đường Thanh Niên, Quận Tây Hồ, Hà Nội
+84 4 3823 8194
www.banhtomhotay.com

Nhà hàng bánh tôm Hồ Tây

The restaurant is famous for its fried shrimp (banh tom). We Had lunch here during a stop-over from Ha Long Bay back to Hanoi. It’s right next to West Lake. The restaurant was pretty packed with locals.

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Sauteed Vegetables

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Deep Fried Shrimp Cake

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Crab with Tamarind and Chili

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Sauteed Beef

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Deep Fried Spring Rolls

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Sauteed Chicken

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Sauteed Cockle with Onion & Persicaria

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Deep Fried Scallop with Butter & Garlic

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Indochina Sails

Indochina Sails

Vietnam

Indochina Sails

Royal Tourism Pier, Hanoi 113628, Vietnam
+84 4 3984 2362
www.indochinasails.com

Lunch

We spent an amazing 2 days with indochina sails. The views of Halong Bay are breathtaking! All the meals were very well prepared and extremely tasty. We had lunch, dinner and breakfast onboard.

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Cream of Pumpkin Soup

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Fresh Seafood Spring Roll

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Green Papaya Salad

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Steamed Ha Long Bay Prawn

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Grilled Chicken on Lemongrass

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Pan Fried Fish

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Coffee

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Dinner

Pomello Salad

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Deep Fried Seafood Spring Rolls

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BBQ Elephant Clam

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Curried Beef Served with Steamed Rice

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Grilled Pork Rib with BBQ Sauce

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Breakfast

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Hanoi Garden Restaurant

Hanoi Garden Restaurant

Vietnam

Hanoi Garden Restaurant

36 Hang Manh St. Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
+84 4 3824 3402
www.hanoigarden.vn

Dinner

We went here with the recommendation from the hotel where we were staying with. It’s set back from the road with a courtyard for outdoor seating. The food was good and fresh, a bit on the pricey side.

Grilled Shrimp Paste on Sugar Cane

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Sauted Soft-Shelled Crab

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Bananas Flambees

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Dac Kim

Dac Kim

Vietnam

Nhà hàng bún chả Đắc Kim

1 Hang Manh Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
+84 (0)169-777-6666

Bún Cha

Bún chả is a Vietnamese dish of grilled pork and noodle, which is thought to have originated from Hanoi. Dac Kim is quite famous among tourists. A local friend took us there. You can find Bun Cha almost everywhere in Hanoi. Love the combination of herbs, soft noodles, and crispy rolls.

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