Cuisine

Quan com binh dan Hieu Tu, as it is called in Vietnamese, has since become very popular, getting 400-500 customers a day. Quan com binh dan is an epithet that refers to a cheap restaurant popular among office and manual workers in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Humble Vietnamese diner becomes popular in Seoul

Bangkok (VNA) - A programme introducing ASEAN cuisine is taking place at the ASEAN Cultural Centre in Bangkok, Thailand, during August and September to mark the bloc’s 53rd founding anniversary. Speaking at the opening ceremony on August 8, Thai Minister of Culture Ithiphol Khunpluem said the topic of food was selected as it’s popular with nearly everyone. He emphasised the suitability of the event this year, which has been dubbed the year of ASEAN identity. Programmes such as this will help member states increase the value of their culinary delights and food industries, he believes. Visitors at the ceremony also had the chance to taste and learn the recipes of traditional dishes from ASEAN countries./. … [Read more...] about Thailand hosts programme promoting ASEAN culinary delights

After the first case was diagnosed in Da Nang on Saturday last week, the country of 96 million has reported 144 more domestic infections and three deaths due to Covid-19. Da Nang has now become the country's biggest Covid-19 hotspot with 104 infections. … [Read more...] about Hue festival pushed to 2021 amid fresh Covid-19 eruption

The reviewed period has seen a total 124 tonnes of Vietnamese green mangoes exported to the Australian market, representing a boost of 51 tonnes from the same period last year. According to a report compiled by ABC Rural, competition from Vietnamese mangoes has led to the price in the Southern Territories dropping by around 40% from about 80 AUD, equivalent to US$63, per tray last year to 50 AUD, equivalent to US$35, per tray this year. … [Read more...] about Green mango exports to Australia witness surge in first half

Gastronomic delights at Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon Offering various restaurants and lounges, Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon is well-suited to serve fine dining to not only the hotel’s residential guests but also outside patrons in Ho Chi Minh City. The Eastin Grand menus all reflect the hotel’s appreciation of the freshest and healthiest local produces, offering delicious flavours that can satisfy any taste and palate. … [Read more...] about Gastronomic delights at Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon