24 Hours Eating Like a Local in Ho Chi Minh City

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  • @oleksandrzubchenko210
    @oleksandrzubchenko210 Рік тому +13

    4:47 - it's a turbine vent: passive ventilation system. A turbine vent spins with the slightest breeze. As soon as it starts to spin, it vacuums air out of your building. The faster it spins, the more air it exhausts.

  • @dominichill1492
    @dominichill1492 Рік тому +7

    These are some beautiful areas in Ho Chi Minh City. The locals of Ho Chi Minh City are so nice and welcoming. The Cold Brew drink looks really good to drink.

  • @z-man7883
    @z-man7883 Рік тому +6

    Always glad to see a fellow Vietnamese American do well while promoting the home country in the process. Congrats on the success.

    • @MrMikeDao
      @MrMikeDao Рік тому +2

      If I remember correctly she was born in Vietnam, went to America during high school and decided to go back to Vietnam

    • @po350
      @po350 11 місяців тому

      I may not be correct, but if I am right she's not American. She just well educated, and speaks English really well...

  • @Tung.T.Nguyen
    @Tung.T.Nguyen Рік тому +15

    I'm a Vietnamese/Canadian chef and I've always been interested in the origins of how certain dishes came about, which is why I really enjoyed this video you've shared with us so thank you. Love your contents. Keep up the great work! Also will you possibly be doing food tours in the near future?

  • @frankb1
    @frankb1 Рік тому +4

    We call it a "roof turbine" - a type of attic exhaust vent. They help remove any built-up heat and moisture inside the attic.

  • @kentfonda8245
    @kentfonda8245 Рік тому +15

    You're such a wonderful host... great places to see, nice history lessons and you of course are the perfect tour guide.

  • @longnguyendotcom
    @longnguyendotcom Рік тому +15

    Van, you set a new standard for yourself with this video! I am glad you put that disclaimer at the beginning about no pho and no banhmi! I like the interviews with the locals and the provided subtitle translations. A lot of young viet kieus and foreigners will appreciate it. I like the hidden locations that most of us outside Saigon don't know about. The videography with different perspectives and the soundtracks. The color grading is warm, colorful, and professionally consistent!
    I'm going back to Vietnam this December and I will check these locations out (if they still exist).

    • @WhatThePho
      @WhatThePho  Рік тому +5

      Thank you so much! That’s exactly what I’m aiming for: professional and authentic. Glad you enjoyed the video!

    • @AKumar_India
      @AKumar_India Рік тому

      @@WhatThePhovan ; good to see u back , i think if you get some time in future do show the wonderful vincom center & coffee shops, sky tower restaurants. i m sure many wud love it.

  • @marvlesssmarvin
    @marvlesssmarvin Рік тому +6

    You seem especially happy this episode. Glad to see you in your element. Nice episode. This is what makes Vietnam so cool. The fact a random apartment room can be a shop lol. I love that because you get such cool views overlooking a street, alley, or city.

  • @Langkinhsaigon-SaigonHoloscope

    Gud to see ya back, Van! The rolling circle thing on the rooftop is air flow - "cầu lọc gió" which is quite popular in South Vietnam, particularly for factory or big houses!

  • @comgaxoimo9411
    @comgaxoimo9411 Рік тому +11

    Cám ơn chị đã yêu mến đất Sài thành này. Cám ơn chị đã quảng bá đất nước mình cho bạn bè quốc tế 😊❤

    • @WhatThePho
      @WhatThePho  Рік тому +3

      Cảm ơn em đã ủng hộ chị ☺️

  • @dan4500
    @dan4500 Рік тому +9

    I took a grab and got lost in a random district on purpose. I walked around and ended up trying tons of street food! Had the snails ever in a random alley lol! I miss Saigon and will be back end of this year!

    • @dongshengdi773
      @dongshengdi773 Рік тому

      But Vietnam doesn't give retirement Visa.

    • @dan4500
      @dan4500 Рік тому

      @@dongshengdi773 true, it would be nice if they did, but I just use the new E Visa, 90 day multiple entry.

  • @donb.puryearjr.8699
    @donb.puryearjr.8699 Рік тому +11

    So glad to see you back on UA-cam 🤗......I really enjoy your approach to editing and content on your vlog......so much, that I am sure to watch this again. The blending of culinary, historical and cultural points is most interesting.😊.....can't wait to see where you will take us next!!!!!

  • @tomnguyen905
    @tomnguyen905 Рік тому +7

    Really enjoyed this video. Love the history lessons and how you showed more original dishes that arent normally shown on other channels. Keep sharing and keep up the great work.

  • @stevennguyen7794
    @stevennguyen7794 Рік тому +2

    Great video, I’m excited for my first visit to Vietnam next year. Those spinny things on top of those apartment buildings are meant to ventilate hot and stale air to prevent mildew or molds. I imagined it’s pretty useful in Vietnam since it’s very humid.

  • @marclederman6206
    @marclederman6206 Рік тому +23

    Great video, Van! Thanks. Always enjoy your tours throughout Vietnam. A beautiful country! BTW, the "spinning thing" is an air vent, specifically a "whirlybird cylindrical dome" that spins in the wind, creating a vacuum which extracts warm air from the roof cavity usually above a shop or house roof. Whirlybirds are popular because they're cheap, easy to install, and require little to no maintenance once installed. They DO require a breeze of some sort to actually spin as they have no power of their own to spin them. It is also called a turbine rooftop cylinder.

    • @WhatThePho
      @WhatThePho  Рік тому +2

      Oh nice! Thank you so much for letting me know 🤗

    • @itsnoelfredz
      @itsnoelfredz Рік тому

      Yup basically it keeps a unit/building cooler on a hot humid day

    • @itsnoelfredz
      @itsnoelfredz Рік тому

      I was googling for a nearby cafe and stumbled upon 14 Tôn Thất Đạm. Such an nostalgic location to walk in and trying to search for the cafe and feeling scared of getting robbed.
      And also had a free show watching some photography sessions for adult magazine or so 😂😅

  • @W.i.l.l._Nguyen
    @W.i.l.l._Nguyen Рік тому +1

    1) the spinning things on the roof are turbines to let moist and heat escape from the building (since hot air rises and cool air descent). This helps reduce the chance of mold buildup in the building.
    2) I'm looking forward to visit VN for the first time ever next month in November. Although my parents are from VN, I was born in Canada, currently living in Japan but never had a chance to see VN.

    • @WhatThePho
      @WhatThePho  Рік тому

      Ahh you solved the mystery! Thanks so much!!

  • @jordanw8382
    @jordanw8382 Рік тому +1

    Watching from rural Hokkaido, Japan, admiring the fantastic decor in each of these places and drooling over the delectable looking dishes. Love Vietnamese cuisine so much.

  • @Wen-hp6ui
    @Wen-hp6ui Рік тому +1

    Love the vid….Keep up the great work

  • @tuanh2656
    @tuanh2656 Рік тому +4

    Xem video này nhớ nhà quá, nhớ Sài Gòn những ngày nắng mưa lang thang khắp phố😢. Chỉ có đi xa mới hiểu nhớ quê hương là gì

  • @shanecox6009
    @shanecox6009 Рік тому +1

    Outstanding work! You are a true natural for the camera. Looking forward to the next one 💥

  • @kevinward7498
    @kevinward7498 Рік тому +1

    The spinning thing is normally put on a roof to pull the heat out of an attic. It's a type of vent.

  • @bernardtan3639
    @bernardtan3639 Рік тому

    Hi! Van. Thank You for sharing this interesting travel log. All the food look so tasty and delicious. Hope to get a chance to try them when in Saigon. Looking forward to your next video. Cheers!🥂

  • @ChiusTravel
    @ChiusTravel Рік тому +3

    You've convinced us that we've got so much more food to try in Saigon! Will have to go back to one of our fave Southeast Asian cities soon!

  • @PURE5STAR
    @PURE5STAR Рік тому +1

    Great video Van, nice to see you back making videos and doing what you passionately love. Saigon has changed so much over the past 10 years. I would love to check out some of the places the next time I come back to visit.

  • @frankb1
    @frankb1 Рік тому +1

    Love your channel!!

  • @jossdan8858
    @jossdan8858 Рік тому +2

    Yummy Yummy ! Thanks for the info.

  • @wennyhoang3009
    @wennyhoang3009 Рік тому +1

    Great video, sis ❤❤❤ Love to see you back.

  • @BujangMelaka90
    @BujangMelaka90 Рік тому +1

    I shall be visiting Saigon again. Thanks for the food tour guide.

  • @ninja.teacher
    @ninja.teacher Рік тому +1

    Epic production quality on this one and you’re doing a great job of capturing modern Saigon!

  • @dyerbika.3497
    @dyerbika.3497 11 місяців тому +1

    we'll be visiting Vietnam on the 3rd week of January and we'll definitely use this as a guide for some awesome local cuisines, thank you so much for touring us around, virtually

  • @dennissantos6782
    @dennissantos6782 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for your work in introducing your culture ❤🇻🇳

  • @leegeechew4053
    @leegeechew4053 Рік тому +2

    How I wish Vietnam is my neighbour next door, so that I can walk over there everyday.
    Very interesting to know the history that comes with these eating & drinking places.
    You did a very thorough study before doing the filming. 👍

  • @david_quach
    @david_quach Рік тому +1

    Great video. Keep up the great content.

  • @davidrc5164
    @davidrc5164 Рік тому +6

    your videos are ever evolving and getting better by the day- keep up the great work!

  • @TommyN07
    @TommyN07 Рік тому

    GREAT VIDEO! I hope I can meet you the next time I am in Saigon...
    I have missed your awesome videos this past year. Please make more soon!

  • @semzip8558
    @semzip8558 Рік тому

    This is incredibly well produced and shot. What a fantastic glimpse in sgn life.

  • @marcalberts6703
    @marcalberts6703 Рік тому

    Great video Van! It is so exciting when I see something like this where I haven't been to any of the places. Now I have a great itinerary of places to try on my next trip!

  • @BumBumPeach
    @BumBumPeach Рік тому +2

    Yummy Food here!! SO MOUTH WATERING!!

  • @The_LaurenGilmore
    @The_LaurenGilmore 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this video!! I didn't know about some of these dishes when I was in Vietnam last year, when I go later this year i'm definitely gonna try these!! You look so happy making these videos, I hope you can keep doing this as long as you like!

  • @GordonBrevity
    @GordonBrevity Рік тому +1

    You're so obviously such a lovely person, Van. Best wishes from London.

  • @yogi_wiratma
    @yogi_wiratma Рік тому

    Your video is so good! The quality of the content also very good❤❤❤

  • @cjw9257
    @cjw9257 Рік тому

    Glad you’re back

  • @timpickering8255
    @timpickering8255 Рік тому

    I live in southwest Missouri a few miles from Carthage Mo we have every August Vietnamese Celebration It deals with when the Vietnamese people came to America back in the 70s I always love the celebration and the food is delicious A beautiful People with such a rich history

  • @NicolasD414
    @NicolasD414 Рік тому

    That "spinning thingy" you mentioned is the Spinning chimney cowls. Designed to improve the draft of your chimney by creating a vacuum effect that draws air up and out of the chimney.

  • @chesterphung1143
    @chesterphung1143 Рік тому +1

    Welcome back van wu great job always keep it up!❤🎉😮

  • @jb5416
    @jb5416 Рік тому

    That spinning thing is a ventilation to release hot air and so, cooling down your room.
    I need to go Vietnam again, it's so cool!

  • @kallmeleo3467
    @kallmeleo3467 Рік тому

    just catching up on your content, em! good job with this video! love all the different angles, lighting and how you walked us through from beginning to end. I know you sure ate on ny behalf as well. miss Vietnamese coffee so much!!! and I love how it's very informative!

  • @Franciscoluche
    @Franciscoluche Рік тому +2

    10:09 Hi dear, is this flag authorized in Vietnam ? I’ve been living here for 15 years and I’ve NEVER seen it before. 😅👍🇻🇳

  • @hienho15
    @hienho15 Рік тому

    Good to see you making videos. Keep up the good work.

  • @paultso5627
    @paultso5627 Рік тому

    Hi van, I am so great to see on the video . The video introduced about some delicious foods and historical buildings. The spining object installed on the roof which helps circulating air. I like the way you talking about the atmosphere which make people so relaxing. Thanks for sharing!

  • @SuperANDREWTAN
    @SuperANDREWTAN Рік тому +1

    Excellent video!

  • @alangould9048
    @alangould9048 Рік тому +1

    The spinning thing on the roof is to let air in to cool the ceiling space.

  • @michaeltruong6886
    @michaeltruong6886 4 місяці тому +1

    Love your historical information in your videos Em. When I retire from the military... I'm going to visit Vietnam from Hanoi to Hue to Saigon ❤ would love your recommendations then. Best wishes to you and your UA-cam videos ❤

  • @charmnGUY
    @charmnGUY Рік тому

    That metal spinning thing is Roof wind turbine or vent, use to vent the heat out of the ceiling or attic

  • @teodoro1980
    @teodoro1980 7 місяців тому

    Its a vent. You dont find them on residential buildings but theyre usually on commercial buildings with businesses that produce a lot of heat like a bakery or restaurant. Hot air rises, hits the vent, spins it and in turn draws air out of the building

  • @neuzeitrecordings
    @neuzeitrecordings 11 місяців тому

    We were at An‘s house today and SGC yesterday thanks to your recommendation. And it was excellent! The ant beef, a real highlight, great craft beer, the whole place is outstanding.
    Pâte chaud was also really good, we also had some delicious pangasius soup with flowers for lunch.
    Being in HCMC for only two days really widened our food horizon, the whole city is like a giant food tour 😅 Thank you for showing these special places! And probs for your video shooting skills.

  • @hainguyenuc4330
    @hainguyenuc4330 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for your video! I will spend time coming to these places soon!

  • @mike.29
    @mike.29 Рік тому

    Great video enjoyed the content well done 👍

  • @chiplovesdale
    @chiplovesdale Рік тому

    I just started learning Vietnamese and absolutely love your videos!

  • @hanhtrinh2949
    @hanhtrinh2949 Рік тому

    Love your clip about all special Việt foods which is not many people know, i’ll try all these foods on next return, thankyou

  • @NganNguyen-ds5kp
    @NganNguyen-ds5kp Рік тому +69

    As a Saigonese I can say for sure that no locals spend 150k vnd for breakfast, let alone eating hu tieu de kho (first time hearing about this)

    • @quangphung9396
      @quangphung9396 Рік тому +10

      There are local super rich and “local” expat.

    • @Sines-Chan
      @Sines-Chan Рік тому +4

      What is hủ tiếu dê kho ? 🥹🥹🥹 first time I heard it , but what 150k for breakfast? Really? Locals not spend that much

    • @khangdao5024
      @khangdao5024 Рік тому +4

      This is my third week of vacation in VietNam. I live in the Dam Sen Park area. If you spend about $10 bucks for breakfast in the morning it would burst your stomach. Period!! The cuisine in Dam Sen Park area is dirt cheap and super delicious!!!❤️❤️👍👌

    • @ltstones2826
      @ltstones2826 11 місяців тому +1

      i would spend 150k for brekky ❤was born and still holding the card of Saigonese. Kudos to the chanel owner who is putting lots of efforts to create a great selection of dishes in HCM and unique options. Meanwhile, there are way too much similar contents including the same old classic dishes com tam, pho, banh mi. Why not open up and celebrate the food rather than unnecessary criticism 🎉

    • @NganNguyen-ds5kp
      @NganNguyen-ds5kp 11 місяців тому +6

      @@ltstones2826 no she surely made a great video highlighting hidden gems in saigon. I would try out these places if I want something new. The title is just misleading and doesn’t represent correctly what a typical local would eat. Also based on your reply i’m sure you don’t spend 150k for breakfast on a daily basis either

  • @JOSHUAJACOBMORTEL
    @JOSHUAJACOBMORTEL Рік тому

    thank you for making such great video i am so excited to be there soon

  • @daveh5787
    @daveh5787 Рік тому

    Hi Van, I'm new to your channel. I really enjoy your videos. keep up the good work

  • @AmishPatel-x9c
    @AmishPatel-x9c Рік тому

    Thanks for the video really good, we are thinking of visiting in dec 2023, can you recommend good hotels to stay.

  • @nic.trades
    @nic.trades Рік тому

    this made me miss Vietnam so much... what a place.

  • @rainmutt3240
    @rainmutt3240 Рік тому

    That "spinning thing" is an air vent cap. Hot air is drawn up the pipe turning the cap that in turn creates an up draft promoting the rising sir through the pipe.

  • @DeezyweezyYOOO
    @DeezyweezyYOOO Рік тому +3

    Wow great production quality! you make it really easy for me to not get too stressed out traveling to vietnam! cheers

  • @thomash2523
    @thomash2523 Рік тому +1

    Nice… thanks Van..!! ❤ will visit Vietnam soon… 😉

  • @davehuy3996
    @davehuy3996 Рік тому

    Great video Van. So the spinning thing is a whirlybird is what we call in australia its a roof ventilation to get the heat out from to roof so it cools the place down. The higher the wind speed = the faster speed whirlybird will spin and faster exhaust the heat out from under the roof. Not the best as it does deteriorate overtime. I got a solar power and works wonders

  • @thuytruong1020
    @thuytruong1020 Рік тому

    We will be traveling to Vietnam in December. Added these restaurants to our list to try out!

  • @hudsontruong9518
    @hudsontruong9518 Рік тому

    I think the spinning thing is to circulate hot air out of the house. A type of exterior ventilation.

  • @jamalgreen3056
    @jamalgreen3056 Рік тому +1

    I never thought much about Vietnam when it comes to Asia but I do have to say Vietnam sure is still very cultural and traditional even though Vietnam is becoming more modern

  • @jeffsousa2009
    @jeffsousa2009 Рік тому

    Wow, it's nice to see you back missed you.❤

  • @neldormiveglia1312
    @neldormiveglia1312 Рік тому

    I might be moving to Ho Chi Minh for work next year and this made me very excited.

  • @tinav.deleon3773
    @tinav.deleon3773 Рік тому +1

    I’D WAS HERE AND EATEN SOME YEARS AGO,
    VERY DELICIOUS FRIENDLY SERVICE,

  • @liljetjennie
    @liljetjennie Рік тому

    This is great! Heading to vietnam soon so I might check out some of these. It'd be helpful if you dropped the locations in fhe description.

  • @sifu2u_now
    @sifu2u_now Рік тому

    Thanks...I am going to look for that hidden coffee shop.

  • @leehaseley2164
    @leehaseley2164 Рік тому

    The spinning thing helps to extract the hot air, as hot air rises, and keeps the temperature form getting too hot.

  • @itsnoelfredz
    @itsnoelfredz Рік тому

    The H'mong cuisine is probably gonna be my fav among all the locations you shared. Had the priviledge to experience their local breakfast in the kitchen during my homestay in Sapa. They were cooking a feast for some celebration.
    14 Tôn Thất Đạm was indeed a nice place to explore. Stumbled upon it while Googling for a nearby cafe to go to. Such nostalgic place to explore....dark and quiet.

  • @ELEKTRARE
    @ELEKTRARE Рік тому +1

    Gurl I am so addicted to paté chaud they are the best yaaaaaaassssss Need to get there asap okay 👍🏼

  • @Thomas1980
    @Thomas1980 9 днів тому +1

    Super nice Video!

  • @gotohellpunk
    @gotohellpunk Рік тому +1

    Great video ❤

  • @cheemichael2398
    @cheemichael2398 Рік тому

    glad u are back!!!!

  • @perpetualtourist
    @perpetualtourist Рік тому

    Roof turbine: wind-powered exhaust vent that helps to tug unwanted heat and moisture from the attic space. When the wind blows, it spins, pulling air out of the attic. In doing so, it helps to reduce the risk of wood rot, mold, and mildew.

  • @willienillie6337
    @willienillie6337 Рік тому

    That shinny spinning thing on the roof is a roof turbine. Roof turbine is a wind-powered exhaust vent that helps to tug unwanted heat and moisture from the attic space. When the wind blows, it spins, pulling air out of the attic.

  • @veryfertile2335
    @veryfertile2335 Рік тому

    So Van, visiting vietnam next year in January!! This is amazing! Going to add to my list of things!
    Only thing I wish, is if you could drop thr locations in the description with google maps, it is going to be easier for me to locate when I'm in ho chi Minh ❤

  • @SBArrow310
    @SBArrow310 Рік тому +1

    I did a food tour in Hanoi when I visited there about 5 months ago and it was well worth it. Would love to do the same on a future visit to Ho Chi Minh City.

  • @WhatsInaName68
    @WhatsInaName68 Рік тому

    I saw a video of a Hoi An old town walk through. There was a group wearing What The Pho shirts.

  • @vu86
    @vu86 Рік тому

    It's called a whirlybird is a cylindrical dome that spins in the wind, creating a vacuum which extracts warm air from the roof cavity.

  • @tomaakinokolotau7062
    @tomaakinokolotau7062 Рік тому

    Love Vietnam n your videos so much

  • @StormMystic
    @StormMystic Рік тому

    Just came back from Vietnam last week and I'm ready to go back after watching this. 🥺

  • @UncleHoCM
    @UncleHoCM Рік тому +1

    How you say pate chaud in Vietnamese is basically how it is pronounced in French. Ch isn't the same sound as S, but SH: paté shoh.

  • @3sgtepwnzr
    @3sgtepwnzr Рік тому

    You got a new subscriber, video was very well edited and showed a wonderful side of VN. I will take my kids back one day.
    Those spinning things are vents for passive cooling. Hot air is drawn out from the inside space.

  • @francinejaninesarmiento1797

    Your travel vlog takes me to places I've only dreamed of visiting. Your enthusiasm for exploration is truly remarkable! By the way, have you checked out the new v4 Bento Bag and the Ikigai Backpack from NomadLane? They seem like they'd compliment your travel style perfectly.

  • @keithpalmer1843
    @keithpalmer1843 Рік тому +1

    Awesome breakfast philosophy 😋

  • @quanle2400
    @quanle2400 Рік тому

    Hi , it's good video. I live in Sai Gon more than 30 yrs but did not know those place. Well, this should be the guideline for me when my friend come to Sai Gon. Thanks for your recommendation. Very helpful

  • @cookiemonster-20
    @cookiemonster-20 Рік тому

    Back in the seventies, we ate hu tiu and pâté chaud at Restaurant Pham Thi Truoc on week ends. It was a feast.

  • @l44va
    @l44va 7 місяців тому

    I'm travelling from the US to Ho Chi MInh City next month. Can't wait! Thank you for your videos.

  • @timothymcnamara9600
    @timothymcnamara9600 Рік тому

    Good you see you back!! Fantastic video!! 😊😊 Hey, with Tet coming up, would it be possible to get some tips on what to do while one visits? I think you do a wonderful job of sharing Vietnam with your Western viewers, and this would help anyone going this year. Thank you!!

  • @manullim
    @manullim Рік тому

    Dear Van, I commend you for showing us around off the touristy and well trodden locations. I am finding out more and more of vietnamese city life and liking it a lot~!! Excellent job~~!!

    • @WhatThePho
      @WhatThePho  Рік тому

      Yay! Yay! So glad to hear that you had great experience! Thank you!!!

    • @manullim
      @manullim Рік тому

      @@WhatThePho One thing I hope in the future is for you to appear in Sonny Side's Best Ever Food Review Show episode in Vietnam... as he is based in Vietnam. If that ever happens, it would definitely help your channel grow even bigger and reach broader audience~!