Tet Gift Culture: Li Xi, Lucky Money, and Family Visit Etiquette
If you're in Vietnam for Tet, you'll almost certainly be handed a red envelope — or expected to give one. Here's how the tradition actually works.
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If you're in Vietnam for Tet, you'll almost certainly be handed a red envelope — or expected to give one. Here's how the tradition actually works.
Deciding between the sharp, fermented bite of nem chua and the dense, comforting weight of banh chung. Here is how to choose your first Vietnamese snack.
Deciding between fermented pork rolls and sticky rice cakes? Here is how to navigate these two staples of Vietnamese cuisine.
Deciding between a steaming bowl of crab noodle soup and a dense, traditional sticky rice cake. Here is how to choose your first Vietnamese culinary encounter.
Deciding between a steaming bowl of crab noodle soup and a dense, savory sticky rice cake? Here is how to choose your first Vietnamese culinary experience.
Pleiku offers a distinct take on the traditional 'banh chung', often infused with the earthy flavors of the Central Highlands. Here is where to find the most authentic versions.
While Quy Nhon is famous for its coastal seafood, finding a solid 'banh chung' requires looking into the quiet corners of the city's traditional markets.
Finding authentic banh chung in a coastal city like Vung Tau requires knowing where the local families source their holiday staples. Here is where to find the best sticky rice cakes.
Buon Ma Thuot offers a unique take on the traditional square sticky rice cake, influenced by the diverse ethnic groups of the Central Highlands. Here is where to find the best versions.
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