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Lunch Walk in Hanoi: Russian Food and Why It Belongs in Vietnam

November 4, 2026 by niallmackay

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.

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Lunch Walk 11: Bún Chả Hà Nội, Hanoi’s Smoky Grilled Pork and Noodles

October 26, 2026 by niallmackay

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.

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Lunch Walk 9: Hủ Tiếu Bò Kho, Saigon’s Halal Beef Stew Noodles

October 26, 2026 by niallmackay

The whole thing cost me about $2.50, iced tea included, and it’s now one of my favorite bowls from this whole series.

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Lunch Walk 8: Bánh Mì Vịt Quay — Chinese Roast Duck Meets Vietnamese Bread

October 14, 2026October 1, 2026 by niallmackay

Explore bánh mì vịt quay at a 1938 family-run shop, three generations of Cantonese roasting tradition

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Lunch Walk 7 : Bún Cá Tươi -The Coastal Fish Noodle Soup

October 14, 2026October 1, 2026 by niallmackay

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.

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Lunch Walk 6: Mì Quảng — A Taste of Central Vietnam in Đà Nẵng

October 14, 2026September 26, 2026 by niallmackay

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

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Lunch Walk #1: Hunting Down Saigon’s Best Halal Pho

October 14, 2026September 7, 2026 by niallmackay

Let’s try Halal Pho – a special version of Pho on Nguyen Cong Tru Street.

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Recent Podcasts

  • Lunch Walk in Hanoi: Russian Food and Why It Belongs in Vietnam
  • Lunch Walk 11: Bún Chả Hà Nội, Hanoi’s Smoky Grilled Pork and Noodles
  • Lunch Walk 9: Hủ Tiếu Bò Kho, Saigon’s Halal Beef Stew Noodles
  • Lunch Walk 8: Bánh Mì Vịt Quay — Chinese Roast Duck Meets Vietnamese Bread
  • Lunch Walk 7 : Bún Cá Tươi -The Coastal Fish Noodle Soup
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