Lunch Walk in Hanoi: Russian Food and Why It Belongs in Vietnam
I’d never heard of a Russian food in Vietnam, until a VTV colleague born in Russia took me to one in Hanoi. Here’s what we ate and why it makes sense.
Lunch Walk 11: Bún Chả Hà Nội, Hanoi’s Smoky Grilled Pork and Noodles
I tried a 20-year-old bún chả spot near Saigon Podcast Studio. I say this in pretty much every episode, but bún chả Hà Nội is one of my absolute favorites.
Lunch Walk 9: Hủ Tiếu Bò Kho, Saigon’s Halal Beef Stew Noodles
The whole thing cost me about $2.50, iced tea included, and it’s now one of my favorite bowls from this whole series.
Lunch Walk 8: Bánh Mì Vịt Quay — Chinese Roast Duck Meets Vietnamese Bread
Explore bánh mì vịt quay at a 1938 family-run shop, three generations of Cantonese roasting tradition
Lunch Walk 7 : Bún Cá Tươi -The Coastal Fish Noodle Soup
What is bún cá tươi? A guide to Vietnam’s coastal fish noodle soup — ingredients, regional styles, and why it’s a Quy Nhơn must-try.
Lunch Walk 6: Mì Quảng — A Taste of Central Vietnam in Đà Nẵng
Lunch walk number six is the first one that didn’t start at Saigon Podcast Studio. I’m in Đà Nẵng for a couple of days while Adrie speaks at a conference, and the plan was simple: find a mì quảng place with a 4.9-star rating on Google, film a quick walk, eat something amazing, done. Because … Read more
Lunch Walk #5: Bún Bò — Vietnam’s Bolder, Spicier Noodle Soup
So this post is my attempt to actually figure out what was in that bowl — and why bún bò deserves a lot more attention outside Vietnam than it gets.
Lunch Walk #3: Cơm Gà Mắm Tỏi
Cơm gà mắm tỏi – a combination of crisp fried chicken, chicken-fat rice, and a punchy garlic fish sauce – is a perfect choice for lunch
Lunch Walk #2: Bún Khô Gà on Tôn Thất Đạm
For bún khô gà today, I’m heading to Bếp Võ, a restaurant that started life in Tao Đàn and has since opened a second location just a couple of minutes from the studio.
Lunch Walk #1: Hunting Down Saigon’s Best Halal Pho
Let’s try Halal Pho – a special version of Pho on Nguyen Cong Tru Street.