Strong and flavourful Vietnamese coffee is one of the reasons people come to Vietnam. Since the French colonists introduced it to Vietnam, a cup of ca phe in the morning has soon become a local habit. With the creativity Vietnamese people treat their coffee, just like other ingredients, there are plenty of beverages from coffee […]
For a coffee soul, Saigon is truly a paradise. From the process of making it, the wonderful smell to the tasteful first sip. Not just its great taste, each Cafe in Saigon is also a perfect place for every Instagramers. From cool-and-hip-vibe cafe full with retro decoration to minimalism one. From Vietnamese-culture inspired to international brands. You may […]
The local Cloth-filter coffee in District 11 retains its luscious aroma thanks to hand-crafted way of making, while Mockingbird and Sai Gon Oi at the old apartment in District 1 bring out the enjoyable space with exquisite decors. 1.Cà phê vợt (Cloth-filter coffee) Located behind Thiec Market in District 11 (HCMC), although Mr Thanh’s small […]
Walk down any street in Vietnam and it quickly becomes apparent this is a country that’s crazy about coffee. From people sipping and sitting on low plastic stools on the sidewalk while gossiping with friends, to those who prefer the pricier, hipster-style cafes popping up around Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, the need for […]
In Vietnam, mooncakes are called “Bánh Trung Thu”, which can be translated to “Mid-Autumn cake”. Traditionally in Vietnamese culture, mooncakes have been seen as a symbol of family reunions in this festive event. Through time, many varieties of the original mooncakes have been created, which are more sophisticated and well embraced. Mooncakes and festival celebrations […]
In previous blog posts, we have introduced Cốm – Vietnamese green flakes, a special ingredient of the Autumn and some amazing though easy recipes. This post presents ways Vietnamese use Cốm to make delicious desserts as a way to preserve the taste of Autumn. Bánh Cốm (Cốm cake) Bánh cốm is a Vietnamese dessert made […]
In the previous blog post Cốm – Autumn’s special gifts for Hanoian, we have written about Cốm – the unique ingredients of autumn. Throughout hundreds of years, Vietnamese have found out perfect ways to use Cốm in their meals, or in other words, to harmonize the natural sweetness of Cốm with the taste of other […]
Strong and flavorful Vietnamese coffee makes renovates as fast as it raises pulses. Coffee might have brought to Vietnam by French colonists, but a morning cup of “ca phe” became a local habit eventually. With many variations that use egg, yoghurt, and even tropical fruit, Vietnamese coffee has formed its own unique style. Similar but […]