Mi Quang vs Banh Canh: A Noodle Showdown
Deciding between the turmeric-stained noodles of the central coast and the thick, gelatinous soups of the south. Here is how to choose your next bowl.
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Deciding between the turmeric-stained noodles of the central coast and the thick, gelatinous soups of the south. Here is how to choose your next bowl.
Choosing between these two iconic noodle dishes can be tricky. Here is how to decide which bowl to order first when you are hungry in Vietnam.
Mui Dien in Phu Yen province is the easternmost point of mainland Vietnam — a working lighthouse, a short coastal trail, and a sunrise that hits here before anywhere else in the country.
Nga Nam in Soc Trang province is a working floating market at the junction of five canals — quieter than Cai Rang, and far more likely to sell you breakfast than a souvenir.
Confused by the noodle bowls in Saigon? Here is how to distinguish between the chewy tapioca of banh canh and the versatile, pork-heavy broth of hu tieu.
Confused by the noodle bowls on every street corner? Here is how to distinguish between the southern staple hu tieu and the hearty, thick-cut banh canh.
Deciding between the chewy, heritage-rich cao lau of Hoi An and the diverse, comforting banh canh found nationwide. Here is how to choose your first bowl.
Two of Vietnam's most distinct noodle dishes often get confused by visitors. Here is how to tell them apart and which one you should hunt down first.
Forget the crowded waterfront spots. Here is where the locals actually go for a bowl of thick, chewy banh canh in Vung Tau.
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