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Editor’s note : This story by Ray Kuschert is about quán , a type of small food outlet which is very popular in Vietnam in general and in Ho Chi Minh City in particular. Kuschert has been living in Ho Chi Minh City for the past ten years. Mention 'street food' to any traveler and people all over the world instantly turn their minds to the amazing, cheap, and available street food in Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City is the street food megacity of Vietnam with almost every type of Vietnamese food imaginable available around the city. However, hidden within this gem is a secret superhero that has been feeding locals and tourists for generations. People eating bò né (Vietnamese-style beefsteak) at a quán in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Bong Mai / Tuoi Tre Often confused with street food, the small business known as a quán is the very heart and soul of culinary culture. Such small food outlets specialize in one dish and are the places to go for a sit-down meal or … [Read more...] about ‘Quán’: A secret superhero of ‘real’ fast food in Ho Chi Minh City

MANCHESTER -- Manchester City won the Premier League title by a point from Liverpool on a thrilling final day of the campaign after Pep Guardiola's side survived a huge scare on Sunday. City had to fight back from 2-0 down against Aston Villa in the second half, but three goals in the space of five stunning minutes -- including two from substitute Ilkay Gundogan -- set off the party, with fans pouring onto the field at the Etihad Stadium at the final whistle. City have now won four of the last five Premier League titles and their victory ends Liverpool's hopes of a unique quadruple of trophies. "Four Premier Leagues, these guys are legends already, people have to admit it. This group of players are absolutely eternal in this club because what we achieved is so difficult to do," Guardiola said. Liverpool, who face Real Madrid in the Champions League final in Paris next week, had also found it hard to get their business done at Anfield against Wolverhampton Wanderers but late … [Read more...] about Man City fight back to win title, Spurs take fourth

Pho, Bun cha and Cao lau were praised by US news site CNN to be the best the most mouth-watering noodle dishes across Asia. According to CNN, noodles act as an “unsung hero”, creating the texture and substance for many dishes in Asia countries. A should-not-to-miss specialty of Hanoi for any traveler: Bun cha or grilled pork with fresh rice noodle. Photo: Phuong Linh The site quoted Tang Pui Sum, director of Hong Kong's 60-year-old Yau Kee Noodles Factory: “Noodles may only be a sidekick - taking up about 10% of the cost of a dish - but without the right noodles, a meal will be ruined”. Asian noodle varieties combined with different ingredients and recipes result in unique dishes, among which three representatives from Vietnam must be mentioned. Pho - Vietnamese traditional flat rice noodles soup with beef Topping the CNN list is flat rice noodles. This is a popular ingredient used in countless signature dishes across Asia, from pad thai (Thai-style … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s specialty listed among CNN’s best Asian noodle dishes

Rain or shine, Saigonese can rest assured that Nguyen Thi Loi, a 67-year-old from Ben Tre Province, will be manning her stall outside Co.opmart in District 3, satisfying sweet tooths with her fresh banh chuoi nuong (Vietnamese grilled banana snack). Loi began hawking banh chuoi nuong on busy street corners in 1977, but illness and old age forced her to permanently park her food cart on the corner of Nguyen Dinh Chieu and Nam Ky Khoi Nghia in District 3 in the late 1990s. Nguyen Thi Loi grills 'banh chuoi nuong' at her stall near Co.opmart Nguyen Dinh Chieu supermarket in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Linh To / Tuoi Tre News “I've been selling banh chuoi nuong near this supermarket since it opened more than 20 years ago," Loi told Tuoi Tre News. “Prior to that, when I was still healthy, I would set up my cart near the the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in District 1 or other prominent supermarkets.” Banh chuoi nuong is a staple snack in Ben … [Read more...] about Age doesn’t keep this Vietnamese woman from selling the best banana snacks in Saigon

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have approved a plan to restore a roundabout that was demolished eight years ago in the center of District 1 for the construction of a metro station system . News of its comeback was lauded by longtime citizens who cherish the city’s traditions. ‘The Willow Roundabout,’ named for the willow trees planted around the roundabout’s fountain in the past, sat at the intersection of Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street and Le Loi Street in the heart of the southern city. Memories of old Saigon According to feng shui, a road should not lead to a building’s main entrance, hence the roundabout, which lay in front of the People’s Committee edifice, was thought to prevent bad luck. Those who believe in feng shui also reckon that the trees and water featured in the roundabout could facilitate air circulation and purification. A 1880 urban map of Saigon features the Charner-Bonard roundabout and its fountain. Not everyone wants to see the … [Read more...] about Historic roundabout ready for restoration in downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Electronic goods shops and supermarkets in HCM City are offering big promotions on air conditioners, refrigerators and fans as hot temperatures have arrived earlier than usual this year. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) - Electronic goods shops and supermarkets in HCM City are offering big promotions on air conditioners , refrigerators and fans as the hot season approaches. Shops and supermarkets in HCM usually offer discounts of only 10 or 15 percent, but as the peak hot season is near, they are now discounting fans and air conditioners by 15 to 50 percent and offering free delivery and installation, as well as a zero percent interest rate on installment payments. A survey conducted at a number of large electronics stores such as Nguyen Kim and Thien Hoa found that demand for air conditioners and fans had skyrocketed with the onset of summer. Nguyen Trong Tuan, a representative of Nguyen Kim Electronic Appliance Centre, said the sales of air conditioners, refrigerators, … [Read more...] about HCM City: Hot demand for air conditioners