While the food scene in South East Asia can be intimidating to tackle with odd sounding dishes and unique ingredients, the food in Vietnam is much more “user-friendly”, and some of the most popular locally made cuisine is what you’d find on a menu in a Vietnamese restaurant elsewhere in the world. Here are 5 dishes to try on your next visit to Vietnam.
Tag: Street Food
Banh Mi, because Why Wouldn’t You Get a $1 Sandwich?
Getting a Banh mi in Vietnam is like ordering a Philly Cheesesteak in Philadelphia, it’s just something you have to do. Afterall, how can you say know to dirt cheap, delicious local food?
3 “Gateway” Hawker Foods to Try in Singapore for Non-Adventure Eaters
Singapore is a frugal foodie’s paradise with expertly cooked, astoundingly flavorful dishes for well under $6 SGD ($4.45 USD). If you are new to Asia, the food looks intimidating, but don’t let that deter you. Here are three authentic “gateway street food” dishes to try that give you a taste of authentic Singapore to ease your way in to the bustling foodie scene.
Is Instagram Ruining Food?
Instagram is changing the world of food one trend at time. Outrageous concoctions of oozing, artery clogging goodness have taken over Instagram as foodies, influences, and everyone in between seek out extreme, beautiful food in the “do it for the likes” mantra. Products like milkshakes topped with whole pieces of cake (thanks BlackTap), pizza topped with little…
How to Order Food in Asia
Ordering street food can be intimidating. Approach the stall like a pro with these tips!
A Day in Kaoshiung
Kaoshiung is a vibrant city in Taiwan that has an overwhelming amount of options if you only have one day. If you love culture, perhaps hire a car to go up to the monastery that is home to thousands of Buddhas (be warned…. it isn’t quite an authentic experience with giant LED fake lotus flowers.) If you love nature,…
