By Di Vy  May 17, 2018 | 02:12 pm GMT+7 Discover street food from the 'city of love' in Vietnam's southern metropolis. Meatball soup with bread A portion of meatball soup with bread that can be found in Saigon. Photos by Di Vy Bread served with meatball soup is a popular breakfast in the Central Highlands' Da Lat. You can also find it in Saigon, where the meatballs are smaller. The broth is made from ribs and chili powder. A bite of the tender meat and crispy bread is the perfect choice on rainy days. Expect to pay VND25,000 ($1) for a bowl. Banh can – Da Lat’s savory mini pancakes Rice pancakes "banh can" with mango strips on top. This signature dish from Da Lat has been modified to fit the tastes of Saigon. The traditional mini pancakes are filled with shrimp and pork, and served with chili fish sauce. A restaurant in District 7 has come up with two alternative sauces for banh can. A sweet and savory fish sauce with chili and garlic, … [Read more...] about Grab a taste of Da Lat in the heart of Saigon with 3 signature dishes
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Tastes of Da Lat night market
VietNamNet Bridge – Da Lat: The Central Highlands city of Da Lat has many things to offer tourists, including breathtaking views, a cool climate, and a bustling night market in the heart of the city. Atmosphere: Young people enjoy bowls of hot tofu pudding. — Photo diadiemanuong.com Whenever I come to the city, I always visit the night market to immerse myself in the lively atmosphere among the street vendors. It’s a wonderful culinary experience that I can’t find anywhere else. Like thousands of visitors flocking to the market, I enjoy the night life, and the massive array of different tastes that I can experience. Treat yourself: Tofu pudding is a very common and popular sweet dessert made from soy beans. — Photo baomoi.com Warm up with hot tofu A dish that I would recommend is dau hu nong (hot sweet tofu pudding), with hot soya milk. Tofu pudding is a popular sweet dessert made from soy beans. In the chill and fog of a city such … [Read more...] about Tastes of Da Lat night market
Lam Dong works to build Da Lat potato brand
In the near future, the province plans to spend around VND 1 billion (USD 44,000) to print around 200,000 packages that will be provided during a pilot run to several Da Lat potato farmers and businesses. Around 700 tons of potatoes will be packaged in 2- and 5-kilo packages. Potatoes from Da Lat will have a new logo and brand. Photo: vietnamnet The packages will feature the logos of the Da Lat brand (the provincial brand for produce and products made in Da Lat), and will be designed in ways that make it difficult to imitate. This will help customers tell the difference between the two types of potato. Traders often import cheap potatoes from China, cover them with red dust, and sell them as Da Lat potatoes, which are four to five times more expensive, and are regarded as having higher quality than Chinese potatoes. Nguyen Hong Phong, Director of the Phong Thuy Agriculture Manufacturer and Trade Ltd., said that while Da Lat’s potato output is relatively high, … [Read more...] about Lam Dong works to build Da Lat potato brand
Da Lat flower growers need help: experts
Around 300 million flowers from Da Lat are exported to markets such as Japan, South Korea and China every year, but experts say that more active networks among growers and buyers could help the industry reach its full potential. Da Lat has 9,000 hectares devoted to growing flowers, with many farmers using glasshouses which have increased output and profits, up to VND5 billion (US$220,000) per ha annually. According to Lam Dong Province’s People’s Committee, flower exports from the city saw major growth in the last three years, and exports are forecast to rise by 15 per cent over the next five years. However, only around 10 per cent of Da Lat flowers are exported. To save money, many farmers in the city are growing flowers that are not officially licensed. This makes them more difficult to export. The lack of licensing is a major deterrent to foreign business partners, according to the Da Lat Flower Association. In addition, Da Lat flowers have to be shipped to HCM City … [Read more...] about Da Lat flower growers need help: experts
Vibrant violet flamboyant flower season in Da Lat
Arriving in Da Lat city between the Lunar New Year and April is the best time to admire the beauty of the vivid violet flamboyant flowers for any tourist. Da Lat's roads are covered with vibrant violet flamboyant flowers. Its unique colour evokes a sense of romance, serenity, and beautiful memories of the past. … [Read more...] about Vibrant violet flamboyant flower season in Da Lat