DON'T Eat Bahn Mi in Hoi An: Food Poisoning and 6 Safety Tips
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- Опубліковано 7 гру 2023
- I had my palate set for a mouthwatering banh mi from the popular Madam Khanh - The Banh Mi Queen, in Hoi An, Vietnam. Unfortunately, all I got was a terrible taste of food poisoning. In this video, I'm sharing my food poisoning story and some tips to prepare for medical emergencies while traveling solo.
Food poisoning is a nightmare no matter where you are in the world, but it can be especially scary in a foreign country alone. Make sure you watch this video if you're planning a trip to Vietnam. This is a travel nightmare I hope you never have to experience, but if you do, be sure to follow these tips to protect yourself!
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Getting to know the staff is such good advice!! They are your ally. Glad you're feeling better
Thank you! I'm grateful for their kindness because I was down bad but now feeling better 🥰.
Hi. I'm doing a South East Asia trip in a few months and Vietnam is on the list. One of the main things I'm worried about is getting food poisoning (FP). I got FP in El Salvador and let's just say, I'm glad I got it when I was heading home. It took me about a month for my body to fully recover. You brought up good points to get more whatsapp numbers and talk to the staff. Thank you for sharing your experiece. I'm taking some notes will watching your videos.
Greetings! Cheers to your upcoming trip! Happy you enjoyed the video and gained value. SE Asia has me in a chokehold that's how much I love it. Yes, FP is no joke same with me. I had it in Mexico City and it took me out as well. I was eating from various street vendors that I didn't know about. Be very mindful where you eat, get recommendations and use your eyes 👀. I can't just eat from anywhere now although it looks good. I thought I was safe since I ate at this place before and it's a restaurant. Stay away from Bahn Mi in Hoi An....even my Villa owner said I would have told you don't eat that. Yes, friending the staff is a must. In Vietnam, hospitality is their culture and when they see you in distress they jump into action. When I returned to my hotel in Da Nang, they saw my broken spirit and were concerned. You'll have an awesome trip and you'll you're mindful of where you eat. Be sure to pack ALL your meds! Thank you for tuning in and your support 🎊💕.
That was funny and frightening. Hope you feel much better soon. I just got approved for my Vietnam Visa, I am heading to Da Nang Jan 2024.
Thank you!! I'm feeling much better today but have been struggling this week. Absolutely love Da Dang!! If I'm still here would love to meet. Do not eat Bahn Mi in Hoi A because the other popular place Ms. Phuong sent over 150 people to hospital. Ate there the last time I was there. Had I known before, I would have stayed away from it all PERIODT.
Sorry you got food poisoning. Thank you for the tips on acknowledging hotel staff, etc. I have always been hesitant about them as well as strangers. But, I do understand the necessity of trusting them or someone at the hotel.
Thank you for your kindness and I'm much better now. I've eaten at this restaurant before that's why I felt comfortable going back. I've very particular about where I eat since I got terrible food poisoning eating street food in Mexico City. I crapped out on this one 😩. I'm a pretty good judge of character and always go by instinct. The Vietnamese have a culture of hospitality and comfort. They are genuine in their care for you so I had no reservations and I was in dire need. However, I'm very open to others including strangers based on instinct 😆. It hasn't failed me yet but I'm always aware and conscious. I do put safety precautions in place and I'm not naive or trusting of everyone but I use discernment. I've met some amazing people along this journey 🥰. Thank you for watching and sharing! Happy for your support!
Right in the middle of your story, you made me and my mom snicker 😂😂 We are food poisoning veterans so we knnnoooowww. I'm so so happy u lived through this ♥️ And your right about making friends with ppl where u are staying
😩😂I wasn't even being dramatic LOL!! I thought I was going to die I was in so much pain. I say Lord they'll just find me on the bathroom floor and I fell asleep HAHAHA! That's the only way I was able to relax. Thank you, I survived!! 💪🏽. The people at the hotel became like family and I appreciate how they cared for me.
@@QueenofDC haha, you just naturally hilarious when you're telling a story. You know what I'm thankful for? The sleep you got as a reprieve from the pain! I bet your stomach felt empty & weak too. I remembered that from my tummy issues. Yes, give thanks to the staff 🙌🏽 May u never ever have another round
Thank you for sharing this experience with us. I am glad that you got over this big hump.
Thank you for tuning in and your thoughtfulness. Yes, it was terrible and I was in so much pain. The pain brings you to your knees but it passed and I'm doing well now 🥰. Appreciate your support!
I be looking for my ma when I'm sick too. My papa too when he was alive because he's so nurturing. I LOVE your videos. I've watched plenty & I'll be commenting on all of them sn. Thanks for that ID wristband tip. Never knew of 'em.
Welcome!! ❤️Thank you for tuning in and happy you enjoy my videos🎊. Yes, same here. My dad was nurturing and loving too. Miss him everyday. Our angels are with us daily 😇. Hugs to you!! You know we be calling for momma 😂🤣. You're welcome and I don't leave home without my Road iD and glad to share so you'll know. Appreciate your support!! 🥰
@@QueenofDC Makes me content and happy knowing people also had a terrific father too. Bet he's out there tagging behind u on your travels. A hunch 💕 That's what my pa promised. You are welcome. Here's to your adventures 🍻
I am so glad that you are better, sis! Great tip on the bracelet info! Gotta get one!
Thank you 🥰!! I'm so happy I'm feeling better that was miserable. The bracelet is a must 💯 even for daily living. Never leave home without it 💕added layer of safety contact.
Shawn sorry about that good poisoning, it’s tough when you’re sick. Glad to see your getting back to normal, love you 🥰
Thanks, Ann!! I was on da flo like Laaaawwwwwd Jeeeewzuh 😩😆. Happy this icky passed from my body and I'm feeling better. Worse feeling ever. Love you! ❤️
It was the worse ever!!! I thought I for real was going to see my maker 😩. Have you ever had food poisoning? What's do you recommend for cleansing to keep healthy gut?
Yes I do long time ago, my fault because I let the food with vegetables and coconut milk for hours on table in the container Gradually that lunch has gone bad. Prolly I took for granted, just ate it so not to waste. But it turns out to be my worse decision. I got diarrhoea and turned pale for 1 week.. force myself to drive to clinic like zombie mummy.. lucky nearby.. ugh 😩
@WafeeTerengganu Oh I know you were suffering near death 😫. It's the worse freakin feeling ever - it just wouldn't stop with the belly cramps!! Thankfully, you made it to the clinic. I couldn't walk that first night once I went down. I probably had a mix of ecoli parasites and who knows from the bad meat to the sauce. We made it 🙌🏽🙌🏽! I try to be so careful 😩.
Ginger & cayenne pepper tea is my go to to move it along and out.
@@TonyaFreeman-TheLiberationLab Thanks!! The ginger tea is strong too.
Oh dear.. take care Queen. You will be ok.❤
Thank you so much keep me in your prayers 🥰. I knew it was the end 🤣😂worse feeling in my life.
Thanks!
Thank you for thoughtfulness and generous donation 🥰🎊!! Appreciate your loyal support and encouragement on this journey 🤗. Be sure to watch my video on getting clothes made in Hoi An. You definitely want to do that when you visit🙌🏽! Hugs and Love 💕
So glad to hear you are feeling better! The ginger was probably good for you but not all ginger ale is made with ginger. Take care of yourself.
Thank you Felicia!! It was awful and o my thing that could heal was getting out my system. Happy that I'm feeling better. 🤣😂🤣ginger ale was just the go to for everything growing up LOL.
Very well said. I fell ill in another country more than a few years back, it's far from fun. Thanks for the tips. Cheers.
Thank you for watching and sharing 🥰! It's horrible and feeling helpless and vulnerable😩 I couldn't do anything. Grateful to be feeling better now. Cheers to a health and prosperity 💕.
Thank you for this video. Oh no, that sounds horrible, hope that you are feeling better now. This is the first time I'm hearing about this from Hoi An.
OMG, I can totally relate myself to your situation. Imagine, I had to endure food poisoning for almost the first six months when I started my duties in Mumbai. Gladly, I didn't have to work on weekends, but the Mondays to Fridays were very challenging especially when I was assisting the office director in setting up a new Mida centre in India for full operational amd the office director left it understaffed and I had to bear some other duties not my own. I had vomitted and had irritable bowel syndrome, every day or two days. It made me really weak. And I was thinking to God, I pray specifically for a posting to Europe, and someone idiot gave India, totally not my cup of tea. After 3 years serving my government in Mumbai, I never thought I came back to KL with a depression, had to retire early with no steady income, lost my only apartment in KL, all for nothing. I felt Mida had devastated my dreams but I'm keeping them alive. Thank God, He's still with me.
Thank you. I'm just feeling better with more energy today. It was the worst most horrible food poisoning. I learned that another popular Bahn mi restaurant had been shut down for food poisoning of over 150 people. I ate there the last time I visited. Had I known I would have not eaten it anywhere. Glad I'm recovering well but it was awful.
@@QueenofDC Glad that you felt better now. Take care of what you eat. 😀
I feel sorry for all those years suffered in Mumbai. Absolutely no way I would survive in India. Most people I know have dealt with a horrific case of food poisoning or aversion to the food. I just can't tolerate the taste or smell after a certain point. Vietnamese smells were making me sick this week 🤣😂. Praying for the calm. While I was recovering the movie Hotel Mumbai came on and I recall the incident but it was brutal. Hope you weren't there during that time. My whole system is thrown off right now. Praying 🙏🏽 for us❤️.
@@QueenofDC Thank you for your understanding. I arrived in Mumbai for duty just a week or two after the terrorists attacks in Mumbai, early December. You better take care while you are still there, no travelling is good if you are feeling sick. It upsets your body system. You got to drink lots of water and energy drinks. Yes, praying for us who need His help to make us feel better. 😀
I've had food poisoning it is miserable. Eat light and do a cleansing. Feel better 😢
Thank you!! It was horrific and the most terrible pain. Yes, cleansing is good. Feeling better 🥰.
So sorry about the food poisoning 😮
Thank you!! 🥰Feeling much better and happy that horrific suffering is over!!
I feel your pain! Don’t know if I had food poisoning, but I’ve had explosive diarrhea & vomiting. 😩 Not at the same time, or the same day like you. As always, great tips, content, editing and humor!😂✊🏽❤
Thank you!! Yeah I was like Laaawd let it come out anyway it can cause I can't take it😩. Miserable and hurting bad. 😆🤣That bathroom floor felt good I don't even remember falling asleep I just woke up a bit relieved.
I ate some food from a Jamaican restaurant on my day off. Woke up the next morning, as I was getting ready for work noticed my stomach felt “funny.” All day at work stomach was not right. Towards the end of the workday I said, I need to get something for my stomach. Went to a convenience store on the basement level of my building. On my way back upstairs I was like “I ain’t going to make it” let me find a bathroom down here. Baybee! I put some liners on the floor & toilet and it was coming out of BOTH ends. I literally thought I was about to go see Jesus while alone in this basement bathroom. I thought maybe the cleaning people would find me! Was able to muster enough strength to go back to my office and literally laid on the floor by myself desk until I had enough strength to drive home.
OMG!! I feel you and it's the most horrific fright ever and I was the same way. Thank God for the bathtub so I didn't make a mess. Especially alone not knowing if you're going to pass out. I was sweating and in so much pain. In the basement all alone 😩😆. You didn't call for help from people in office or they didn't notice you? I had a glass office 🤣😂they would have seen me all laid out crying for my life. I'm glad you recovered but during the moment, it's no joke. This is my second time this year dealing with food poisoning, first time January in Mexico City and got stuck in Wal Mart 🤣😂. I blew that bathroom up ad. Felt so sorry for the lady who came in after me HAHAHHA! This got me all traumatized.
Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. I did write a review saying what happened. Hope you were able to do the same ugh.
I’m telling my age but it was a long time ago before Yelp and social media became what it is today. The restaurant did not last long and I’m guessing that may have had something to do with it 🤣
I can see you ugly crying saying, "I WANT MY MAMAAAA!!"" 😅🤣😂 I am laughing with you, Boo. But I feel you on that floor, making deals with God, trying to get to your mama (figuratively). So glad you have recovered.
🤣😂😂You know it!! It was painful and just a mess LOL!! I needed you Boo!! Feeling much better now but that was awful. Praise God I didn't fall out but I was laid out on bathroom floor LOL!
I have had so many times and it is terrible.
Oh wow!! I'm sorry, it's always a terrible feeling. I had in January in Mexico City from eating tacos at street vendors. I'm mindful of where I'm eating but it got me. Hope these days are over for us and we don't experience this pain again. To health and prosperity in the New Year!!
Drink you some coconut water as an alternative to the electrolyte beverage. I bet you it's real fresh in Vietnam.
Thank you!! I sure will because that drink was meh and natural is always better. Yes, they do here even though I'm not a fan 😂🤣but for health I'll drink it.
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Don't laugh I was dying 😩😆!!
I know cause I know.And it ain’t funny at all.
It sure isn't!! Worse feeling in the world. I was sick within three hours of eating that poison. The chills had me thinking it was the air condition because I couldn't stay warm. Wheeew we made it through!! 👏🏽