What NOT to Eat in Vietnam, Why Banh Mi is so Famous? | Vietnam Culture Series: Eating

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  • Hi everyone!
    Today I will answer your questions regarding Vietnamese food culture: What not to eat in Vietnam, best Pho in town, why Banh Mi is so well known, etc. I hope it's helpful for you!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 669

  • @RobWhittlestone
    @RobWhittlestone 2 роки тому +45

    I had a south Vietnamese mother-in-law who cooked like a godess: I LOVE VIETNAMESE FOOD! However I'm not too keen on blood pudding. I love Banh bao, Nem, (Cha gio?) and lots of dishes I don't know the name of!

  • @GaryAa56
    @GaryAa56 6 місяців тому +1

    As an American, I'm so happy Vietnam is thriving as a nation.

  • @dominichill1492
    @dominichill1492 2 роки тому +65

    I'm learning more about Vietnamese culture by looking at you're videos. I'm so happy you upload a video this morning. This is the best channel to me.

  • @JoeB1946
    @JoeB1946 2 роки тому +10

    Vua Bánh Mì is my favorite, when I am in Saigon I eat their Bánh Mì three or four times a week for lunch. Everything is fresh, their stores are very clean, and you have a very large selection of different ones to chose from. So tasty. Bánh mì Như Lan is also very good, I think it is a famous place for Bánh mì in Saigon.

  • @vanphan9318
    @vanphan9318 2 роки тому +12

    In fact, "Quang" noodles in central Vietnam are the only breakfast food, or even eating at other times, it's full of nutrients, more than "pho" and vermicelli. the price is cheap. "Quang" noodles have a variety of vegetables, There are peanuts, eggs, shrimp, chicken, snakehead fish, frogs,char siu meat...etc. to change. add pancakes. In general there is flour, protein there, green vegetables of all kinds."Quang" noodles are cheaper than "pho".

  • @nobodynothing00000
    @nobodynothing00000 9 днів тому

    I think for me it's the texture of the bread, the crunch of the pickled veggies and then the hero, the roasted pork. Don't forget the spicy mayo. It all comes together very nice.

  • @dotrinh
    @dotrinh 2 роки тому +20

    I love Vietnamese Banh My so much, especially Hoi An’s Banh My and Saigon’s Banh My. I highly recommend you guys.

    • @atngo2117
      @atngo2117 2 роки тому +2

      Phuong's Banh My righ? I love that.

  • @hungta6314
    @hungta6314 2 роки тому +16

    This kind of culture promotion is what tourists need the most. Honest, but also attracting enough to make tourists interested.

  • @dougm3037
    @dougm3037 2 роки тому +17

    In the good old days when international borders were open I spent a lot of time in Saigon. For breakfast I alternated between Pho Bo and Banh Min op la. I always went to the same pho place because they supplied a big plate of green vegetables with each customer. There was also a reasonable supply of condiments including sliced lime. They gave my complimentary tea occasionally as I was a regular customer. Hardly ever saw a westerner there even though it was in district 1.

    • @WhatThePho
      @WhatThePho  2 роки тому +1

      Good memories, I miss the normal life as well, hope you are safe and well!

  • @martinshemlowski1274
    @martinshemlowski1274 2 роки тому +18

    When I was younger I had Vietnamese spring rolls, the flavour was awesome. Would love to have them again but the lady who made them has passed away. But have found recipes and use them,so delicious.

    • @pube4745
      @pube4745 2 роки тому +2

      "Gỏi Cuốn" & Chả Giò (nem chả), they''re all good to me . ;-)))))

  • @chuongha9530
    @chuongha9530 2 роки тому +4

    I was born in Da Lat, but both my parents are from Hanio... But what I can remember growing up in Da Lat and Saigon (early 70s) Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner is basically the same. Mom just mixed it up.

  • @manoyski3555
    @manoyski3555 Рік тому +2

    My typical breakfast was banh tet/ banh chung and soya milk. Occasionally xoi mang or banh mi anything fast so I can catch the bus. I used to work in Saigon and Hanoi from 1995 until we moved to California in 2001. Those were happier times.

  • @bobbowie9350
    @bobbowie9350 2 роки тому +13

    went to vietnam right before corona. the food in Hanoi was so good! slightly surprised how much the pho was different than in the USA,

    • @sgcl10658
      @sgcl10658 2 роки тому +2

      Pho in the U.S has similar taste in the South of Vietnam. The flavor in the North is different.

    • @travelbumtexas159
      @travelbumtexas159 2 роки тому +1

      hanoi is a nice cuty to visit fir few days, but the ciry is limited on foods. i love bun cha in Hanoi, but its very rich in fat. saigon is the city for culinary delight and it will satisfy your hunger and all your senses.people from saigon are true Iron Chefs!

    • @avtv.vietnam3381
      @avtv.vietnam3381 2 роки тому +1

      Đó được gọi là hương vị của quê hương 😁 chỉ có phở được nấu và ăn ở Việt Nam mới có vị như thế

    • @TuNguyen-yx5ow
      @TuNguyen-yx5ow 2 роки тому +1

      Thats the original Pho, pho is come from the North

    • @TuNguyen-yx5ow
      @TuNguyen-yx5ow Рік тому

      @Kartik Kale not usuallly in the local shop,

  • @zak6957
    @zak6957 2 роки тому +14

    I agree with everything you say, although Pho is a great decision for a rest of your life meal, for me Hanoi Bun Cha and Nem from my favorite restaurant is something I couldn’t bear to separate with.

    • @avtv.vietnam3381
      @avtv.vietnam3381 2 роки тому

      Mỗi người một khẩu vị nhưng ở đây bạn sẽ tìm được món bạn yêu thích 🤩

  • @michaelgodard3998
    @michaelgodard3998 2 роки тому +3

    Wow such a diverse array of different types of food. So different than typical American dishes which are basically the same no matter where you are. I’m so excited to return and try everything.

  • @henryhenrywang5333
    @henryhenrywang5333 2 роки тому +2

    In Australia, Pho looks like southern Vietnam style. It's my favourite food, l often drove more 15 km to my favourite Vietnamese restaurant to eat it.

  • @kennydoan2790
    @kennydoan2790 2 роки тому +3

    I'm a Vietnamese-born American and I just eat instant noodles such as MAMA, Hao Hao, or Nongshim for breakfast every day. Also, I eat those Vietnamese "breakfast dishes" for lunch on the weekends because my parents have time to cook those special meals on the weekends. Sometimes I eat a fried egg with banh mi or banh mi thit for breakfast if my family bought banh mi loaves and cha lua from a Vietnamese supermarket.

    • @WhatThePho
      @WhatThePho  2 роки тому

      Sounds great! Thank you for sharing!

  • @jimmypage032
    @jimmypage032 Місяць тому

    I was in Ho Chi Minh two weeks ago and walking along Ben Thanh market, the vendor offered me snake wine! I politely declined since I’m horrified of snakes but thank you for telling us to avoid it! I watched your videos before my first trip to Vietnam and I fell in love with your country during my stay. I’m already planning for my next trip back! Thank you for your informative and fun videos Van! It’s youtube channels like yours that should thrive and get more subscribers! Cảm ơn!

  • @Simshady888
    @Simshady888 2 роки тому

    Yummy! I love Vietnamese food! Looks so delicious! ❤

  • @BreakawayBites
    @BreakawayBites 2 роки тому +1

    Love the room deco.... Soup..Noodle.... Banh Mi.... Yummy!. Stay safe

  • @jeffmathews9993
    @jeffmathews9993 2 роки тому +1

    Cheers young Lady - beautifully presented and HUGELY informative - Thks

  • @kirksmith1534
    @kirksmith1534 Рік тому +2

    Love the food love the culture. I’ve had dozens of college students from the region who have helped me with the culinary journey. Bravo to you ‼️🥂

  • @tantanmediagroup
    @tantanmediagroup 2 роки тому

    Very well done video, well researched and presented. Also I agree with you, if I only could eat one thing for the rest of my life….PHO!! Keep up the good work!!

  • @jhim_spy2058
    @jhim_spy2058 2 місяці тому

    Honestly, Banh Mi was my first ever food that I ate since January 8. 2023. In a basketball game in Mall Of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines in between my favorite basketball team GINEBRA and BAY AREA DRAGONS.

  • @hagabi3165
    @hagabi3165 2 роки тому

    I watch her video each day, thanks for making interesting videos. Hoping you can do more!

  • @bacaroo
    @bacaroo 2 роки тому

    loved the explanation on banh' mi' history

  • @chasemorris7390
    @chasemorris7390 2 роки тому +2

    I’m learning everything I can about Vietnamese culture so I can impress my Vietnamese girlfriend and her family and your videos really help!!! :)

  • @ngouhoanglong328
    @ngouhoanglong328 2 роки тому +1

    Your smile is so contagious

  • @jesusarias6943
    @jesusarias6943 2 роки тому

    Very interesting and informative video. Thanks for the advice.

  • @tamhong7181
    @tamhong7181 2 роки тому +1

    Thank for coming to UA-cam. Your videos always be the best to me

  • @reubenlouismusic
    @reubenlouismusic 2 роки тому +7

    great video :) I wish more people asked about the magical soft pluff cute rice ball of Vietnam, banh bao :D

  • @vinhmove1766
    @vinhmove1766 2 роки тому

    Great video.

  • @o.fortuna657
    @o.fortuna657 2 роки тому

    You’re so smart and informative!

  • @frednyberg7408
    @frednyberg7408 10 місяців тому

    Very useful information. Thanks!

  • @eramuslo9639
    @eramuslo9639 Рік тому

    I love Vietnamese food, and learnt a lot from your video. Hope to visit Hanoi again soon.

  • @hundrednguyenvan
    @hundrednguyenvan 2 роки тому +2

    Perfect, proud of you :)

  • @huyphung7519
    @huyphung7519 Рік тому

    Love ur videos about VN

  • @jerryboyd7086
    @jerryboyd7086 2 роки тому +25

    Another great episode with lots of good questions! I have a request: could you share with your followers the story about how broken rice became popular in Vietnam? (I already know the story, as it was told to me by a friend from south Vietnam.) Thanks!

    • @WhatThePho
      @WhatThePho  2 роки тому +6

      Great idea! I'll make a video about that

    • @jerryboyd7086
      @jerryboyd7086 2 роки тому +3

      @@WhatThePho Woo hoo!😀

    • @KinguArk
      @KinguArk Рік тому

      south is loser

    • @CC-dx6bc
      @CC-dx6bc 7 місяців тому +1

      @@WhatThePhocan u also make a video of ur beauty secrets? Why Vietnam girls look so pretty??

  • @falcon4548
    @falcon4548 Рік тому

    Wow your videos are so informative 🌹🌹🌹

  • @chadjeansonne5094
    @chadjeansonne5094 2 роки тому

    Awesome video

  • @budgunter8950
    @budgunter8950 2 роки тому

    I enjoy your videos! Your calm presentation is so pleasant!
    The food sounds REALLY GOOD!! Where do you recommend getting some of the authentic recipes, like Banh Mi?

  • @DCTravelerExperience
    @DCTravelerExperience 9 місяців тому

    Loved the story behind the sandwich. I’m going to tell that story when I have that sandwich next month as I’m traveling to Vietnam 🇻🇳

  • @wanderlostfilms
    @wanderlostfilms Рік тому

    Great video! Love these tips!

  • @sirhoopalot1
    @sirhoopalot1 Рік тому +1

    Growing up in VN, I always had xôi for breakfast. There are dozens of varieties and they’re all delicious.

  • @drewcorry5056
    @drewcorry5056 2 роки тому +9

    WOW What An Outstanding Video From Start To Finish

  • @normtran7501
    @normtran7501 2 роки тому +2

    Like the banh mi very much but now also know about its history as well. thank you for this wonderful vlog full of interesting info😀😀😀

  • @laughter95
    @laughter95 2 роки тому +5

    Mr. Simpson! So respectful lol. I'm missing out big time on northern pho. Idk why but it seems like 98% of pho in the U.S. is southern pho. It's just as rare to find shops serving fresh banh pho like in VN.

    • @GeologyDude
      @GeologyDude 2 роки тому +6

      I assume that after the war, most of the Vietnamese that immigrated to America were from the south. Therefore southern pho is more common for that reason.

    • @laughter95
      @laughter95 2 роки тому +2

      @@GeologyDude yeah, your hypothesis is probably correct. But there are still many northern-accented refugees outside of VN. Despite many of them having moved to the South during the war, I would think the prevalence of northern pho elsewhere would be greater than what it is currently-- basically non-existent.

    • @TuNguyen-yx5ow
      @TuNguyen-yx5ow 2 роки тому +1

      @@laughter95 i saw a lot of northern pho restaurant in New York btw

    • @user-eh2hj8bx6i
      @user-eh2hj8bx6i Рік тому

      ​​@@laughter95 The people who were born in the north originally and moved to the south before and during the war and then left when the Viet Cong took over went on to university and became engineers, doctors, lawyers, accountants, etc. in the U.S., Canada, etc. Source: my whole family and extended family and all my parents' friends. These people do cook northern style foods/use the northern flavor profiles at home, but just for friends and family.
      The only people I know who ran/run restaurants or nail salons are the newer immigrants from the south who didn't or don't have the opportunity to pursue higher education. I know some business/restaurant owners originally from the south who were too old or were already married with children and couldn't go to university so they eventually opened up small businesses.
      I'm seeing more restaurants opening up that are northern style these days.

  • @patrickpepper412
    @patrickpepper412 Рік тому

    Thanks for great information on Vietnamese food. I love eating Pho in the USA.

  • @HondaNguyen
    @HondaNguyen 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

  • @JUNAHMAILO
    @JUNAHMAILO Рік тому

    another great episode. I am really excited to travel there.

  • @ralphstarling6707
    @ralphstarling6707 2 роки тому +2

    excellent! We have several good Vietnamese Restaurants in my city. That video made me hungry!

    • @thumtlnguyen3626
      @thumtlnguyen3626 2 роки тому +1

      You're lucky! Where I live in Quebec city, Canada Vietnamese foods are cooked mostly by amateur chefs.

  • @binhduchoang6026
    @binhduchoang6026 2 роки тому

    Hi Beautiful thanks for sharing the video take care.

  • @motorcyclingindonesia667
    @motorcyclingindonesia667 2 місяці тому

    New in Vietnam and your videos are Really very helpful.🎉

  • @dungvietnam1989
    @dungvietnam1989 Рік тому

    Cảm ơn vân đã mang ẩm thực việt nam cho bạn bè các nước biết đến .

    • @adnan2072
      @adnan2072 Рік тому

      Vietnamese food look awesome.

  • @hangthemhigh
    @hangthemhigh 2 місяці тому

    these are great videos

  • @Martin-sd8xr
    @Martin-sd8xr Рік тому

    Wow you are totally amazing - sending you both huge love and hugs xxx

  • @arpeeayson8872
    @arpeeayson8872 2 роки тому +3

    nice content.. hoping that 1day I can visit vietnam and try all those good food that u recommend.

  • @Hakulanni
    @Hakulanni Рік тому

    That was good. If I ever get a chance to come to Vietnam, I will know much more about its regional cuisines. Thank You!...

  • @risingstar9903
    @risingstar9903 Рік тому +1

    My hometown is located on District 7 in Ho chi Minh city. When I was just a little boy, my parent introduce me yo this banh mi food stall called “banh mi 7 (or 17 I can’t remember”. I’m 21 now and when visited my hometown 4 years ago, the stall still running just like the old days. I even picked same old banh mi I already picked from them. It is the special banh mi with minced meat and whatever that heavenly delicious sweet sauce they put on it. Since my aunt just opened her Vietnamese restaurant in Chicago not too long ago and one of her popular dish is banh mi. If I ever visited my hometown ever again, I’ll have to stop by that stall again and ask them for that sauce ingredients. They’ll mostly likely share it with my as they know me ever since little and is one of their frequent customer. They even know what banh mi I’m even gonna those as obviously I’ve ordered that one ever since little and hadn’t change it.

  • @mrchongjh
    @mrchongjh 11 місяців тому

    Ty for your personal and sincere sharing about food from your country. It's videos like this that will spark my interest to maybe visit Vietnam in the near future. Keep up the good work.

  • @tringo999
    @tringo999 6 місяців тому

    Hi Van, hope you had a great BD, but great and honest advice about food satey in VN. 👍

  • @the_hiroman
    @the_hiroman 2 роки тому

    One of the best tips on eating is seeing if the place has lots of customers or not. If there are lots,even a queue, then it is a good sign of not only being safe, but delicious.
    This applies to pretty much any country though.

  • @thichivi9417
    @thichivi9417 Рік тому

    I've seen all your video . Really helpful video. I can learn english from your video too. Thank you so much .

  • @patmalone4861
    @patmalone4861 Рік тому

    Thank you for the video

  • @arlene0725
    @arlene0725 Рік тому

    This is very helpful. My favorite pho place is in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. It's a hole in a wall restaurant but their Pho is out of this world 😀

  • @rosendofelix4052
    @rosendofelix4052 Рік тому

    Thanks for discussing several locations.

  • @aktan9662
    @aktan9662 Рік тому +1

    There is this breakfast dish which I once ate in Hanoi : steamed sticky rice eaten with braised pork, egg, and other savoury items. It tasted so good! But it is not commonly found.

  • @vietmichaelhuynh
    @vietmichaelhuynh 2 роки тому

    Good job Em Vân.

  • @deankiel2775
    @deankiel2775 2 роки тому

    hi I'm from Canada I have met quite a few people from Vietnam they are all really awesome.Love you guys take care

  • @bacaroo
    @bacaroo 2 роки тому

    Lovely!

  • @jackblair8935
    @jackblair8935 2 роки тому

    Great content

  • @roumighosh2925
    @roumighosh2925 2 роки тому

    Hey! M so happy dat I came across ur channel। Learning about Vietnamese culture and food before visiting the place is exciting। Going to visit Hanoi in October।😁

  • @bart-m
    @bart-m 2 роки тому

    Great video 👍🤗

  • @anhdaonguyen1962
    @anhdaonguyen1962 8 місяців тому

    Love your northern accent!😍

  • @huycapuchino1985
    @huycapuchino1985 2 роки тому

    tự hào về bạn và về con người việt nam mình

  • @allong8604
    @allong8604 Рік тому

    cant wait to try

  • @kjh1228
    @kjh1228 Рік тому

    Thank you
    This video help Vietnam travel for me

  • @dnnguyentrongduc
    @dnnguyentrongduc 2 роки тому

    I enjoy listening to your voice

  • @user-yw4ml4sm3f
    @user-yw4ml4sm3f 2 роки тому

    Anh hát bằng cả trái tim bảo sao mà cứ ngọt lịm như vậy. Bài nào cũng cảm xúc luôn

  • @Shanghai1688
    @Shanghai1688 Рік тому

    Great tips.. Nam has changed since I was there ..

  • @Guy_de_Loimbard
    @Guy_de_Loimbard Рік тому

    Holy cow, that bánh cuốn sounds freaking amazing. Heading into Chicago next week, gonna have to snoop around Argyle & Broadway and see if I can find me some of that.

  • @venomsmoke585
    @venomsmoke585 2 роки тому +2

    Good choice pho is Vietnam’s most favorite dish
    [Gosh Dang!!!!]

  • @van8000
    @van8000 4 місяці тому

    Thanks!

  • @mohitsharma1175
    @mohitsharma1175 2 місяці тому

    I am visiting Vietnam in five days this video has been so helpful

  • @LairoftheAlchemist
    @LairoftheAlchemist 2 роки тому +3

    My wife is Vietnamese and we enjoy watching your channel.

  • @vivienenuygen2793
    @vivienenuygen2793 2 роки тому

    Very interesting video to learn about the street food in VN ( Ha noi)

  • @VexperiTravel
    @VexperiTravel 10 місяців тому

    Great!

  • @naythureinoo5278
    @naythureinoo5278 4 місяці тому

    Thank you. ❤

  • @contidozack
    @contidozack 2 роки тому +1

    This video is very useful the next time I come back to VN. I haven’t go back there since 2016. Miss my relatives over there and the foods. VN foods are best in the world IMO. I grow up here in the US but love VN foods.

  • @EfendiSelasa
    @EfendiSelasa 10 місяців тому

    I am from Indonesia, i am going to saigon ASAp, your english so good. Your pronunciation is go. I hope Vietnamese people could speak like you, it will make it easier for us to travel your beautiful country. Greeting from indonesia

  • @livluv987
    @livluv987 2 роки тому

    Yes, banh mi my favorite, yum
    Thank you,best wishes 🌹💙

  • @ahmadnazrul878
    @ahmadnazrul878 2 роки тому

    I hope that we can visit Vietnam again with good SOP and happiness.

  • @matthewstein6838
    @matthewstein6838 2 роки тому +3

    you are making me hungry. I live about a mile from Chicago's Little Vietnam. I am going to try something other than PHO or Bahn Mi, my normal orders. the info about Bahn Mi is Sooooo unsurprising. I am glad to hear that the Vietnamese at least tried to make it their own. I also hope they open up to Americans soon. there are several countries in Asia I have yet to go to and Vietnam is on the bucket list.

  • @stephendo395
    @stephendo395 2 роки тому

    nice content!!! btw your eyes are so attractive!!

  • @user-qo5iy1px1i
    @user-qo5iy1px1i 2 роки тому

    Big fan here~

  • @ucnam8556
    @ucnam8556 2 роки тому

    Vẫn thích chị làm phụ đề tiếng anh😍

  • @jerrynam
    @jerrynam 2 роки тому

    I like Lee's Sandwiches (banh mi) here in Southern California. When I lived in Arizona, they had 1 as well.

  • @imvietnamese2556
    @imvietnamese2556 2 роки тому +4

    I'm from Quang Nam province and i love noodles " Mỳ Quảng"

    • @sutannguyen8599
      @sutannguyen8599 2 роки тому

      I'm American Vietnamese I'm from Tam Kỳ Quãng Nôm I'm liked Mì Quãng always good for me..

  • @catebannan7343
    @catebannan7343 2 роки тому +1

    Love Vietnamese food 😋! So easy to eat vegetarian and gluten free. I understand more veggies in the south due to growing seasons.

  • @TheTrueNicklose
    @TheTrueNicklose 6 місяців тому

    I love all the sandwiches: banh mi, tortas, panini, submarine sandwiches. 😋