The Hanoitimes - Not all holiday destinations are created equal when it comes to plant-based food. Ho Chi Minh City has been named among the 15 best place for vegan travel, according to a list released by inews.co.uk, a British newspaper owned and published by Johnston Press. Ho Chi Minh among world’s best place for vegan travel. The website advises travelers that vegan fare in Vietnam needs not being watery noodle soup with a few token vegetables thrown in. While it can be a challenge to sidestep fish or meat broths Saigon has an array of vegan restaurants to keep you occupied. “Roasted meaty options at Ngoc Tho are convincing and the well concealed Bong Sung welcomes you with jugs of bright fruit juice and superb vegetable dishes. For something quick, try the vegan banh mi at Chan Nhu II. Out of town, the riverside Villa Song crafts exquisite vegan dishes in their upscale Bistro Song Vie,” inews.co.uk wrote. Melbourne tops the list, followed by … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh among world’s best place for vegan travel
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Banh mi in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Banh mi has become the most loved street food (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Banh mi is becoming the most beloved Vietnamese street food. With its typical flavor, Banh mi in the Old Quarter of Hanoi has established a reputation among both locals and foreign tourists. There are banh mi shops and stalls in almost every street in Hanoi. The dish features crispy bread and light, fresh and tasty fillings, including pork, pate, chicken, eggs, spicy chilli sauce and herbs. However, banh mi shops in the Old Quarter of Hanoi have their own secret. Some shops have served for decades. They can sell up to 1,000 sandwiches per day. Some shops say they sell up to 1,000 units per day (Photo: VNA) Harry Earnshaw, a tourist from the UK, said he loves the fresh ingredients and the crunchy bread of Vietnamese banh mi. He has tasted Vietnamese banh mi in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An ancient town in the central province of Quang Nam and the capital city of Hanoi. “During my stay in Hanoi, I have … [Read more...] about Banh mi in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
HCM City among world’s most exotic destinations to kick-off 2019 travels
The Hanoitimes - Skyscanner has announced its list of the six leading destinations among the most popular picks for travelers to start 2019. Ho Chi Minh City has been named among the six destinations in the world that can be the most popular picks for tourists to kick-off 2019, according to a list released by Skyscanner, a Scotland travel fare aggregator website and travel metasearch engine. Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Getty Images Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon as many people still refer to, is the perfect jumping-off point for a trip around Vietnam. “It’s a hearty jumble of rough-and-tumble street food stalls and truly incredible buildings – the Central Post Office was designed by Gustave Eiffel,” Skyscanner wrote. Skyscanner has some words of advice for travelers that if you want a counter-balance to the joys of Ho Chi Minh City’s coffee shops, banh mi stands and all-night partying in Pham Ngu Lao, take a trip to the War Remnants Museum. … [Read more...] about HCM City among world’s most exotic destinations to kick-off 2019 travels
Nearly 90, Saigon street cart selling banh mi pate is an institution
Some days, Bay Ho banh mi sells out all its pate sandwiches in just three hours. For almost 90 years, the Bay Ho banh mi stall on Huynh Khuong Ninh Street in Ho Chi Minh City’s District1 has been serving its signature pate sandwiches. The best way to find out why this family-run stall has been popular for such a long time is to go there and try the dish for yourself. Get there early, though, the run of the stuff is pretty fast. Ho Quoc Dung, the current owner, says that his grandfather opened the cart in 1930 and customers kept coming back, finding the banh mi pate irresistible. Even today, there are days when the banh mi is sold just three hours after opening, he said. Drive through: The Bay Ho banh mi street cart has been in business for almost 90 years. Daily grind: The signature pate whose recipe is a family secret has won the hearts of generations of foodies with its rich texture and flavor. Family members begin preparing ingredients as early as 4 a.m. so … [Read more...] about Nearly 90, Saigon street cart selling banh mi pate is an institution
Ho Chi Minh City to open maiden river bus route in August
Ho Chi Minh City is expected to operate its first-ever river bus route this August to help relieve the increasing traffic pressure on local streets. After nearly eight years of preparation, the river bus route No.1 is set to connect Bach Dang Port in District 1 with Linh Dong Ward in Thu Duc District. The 10.8-kilometer-long route will run along the Saigon River and Thanh Da Canal. The construction of the second route stretching from Bach Dang to Lo Gom in District 8, measuring 10.3 kilometers, is anticipated to begin in 2018. The two projects cost a total of VND125 billion (US$5.48 million). The upcoming inauguration of the maiden river bus route has received quite positive feedback from local residents. Nguyen Minh Phong, a student from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities, expressed his joy at the new form of transportation. “My house in … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City to open maiden river bus route in August