Denver and Sam

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“Our first stop was Pho Xua. Pho is probably the most famous Vietnamese dish in the world. The broth is simmered for hours with star anise, cinnamon, and cloves. It arrives steaming hot, loaded with thin slices of beef, soft rice noodles, and fresh herbs. The broth is rich yet surprisingly light At 70,000 VND, about $3, it’s a steal.”

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“For dinner we went to Cơm Gà Giếng Đình. This place was packed. Hoi An is famous for chicken rice. The rice is cooked in chicken broth and turmeric, giving it its bright yellow color. Our chicken rice cost 40,000 VND... It became one of our favorite dishes during our trip.”

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“Later we found a small family-run restaurant called BBQ Nướng Khói. Instead of cooking in the kitchen they brought out a clay pot filled with charcoal and placed a grill right on our table. We went all out with the menu, ordering everything from spicy pork ribs to beef-wrapped mushrooms and grilled oysters It was a fun, interactive experience, with the charcoal giving everything a perfect smoky finish”

shopping

“While walking through the night market, we spotted a stall making banana pancakes. The vendor poured batter onto a hot griddle, topped it with sliced bananas, and finished it with a generous drizzle of chocolate syrup. At only 10,000 VND (about 40 cents), it was the perfect late-night snack”

cafe

“Later we found a small dessert stall called Chè Hai Chị Em. They specialize in chè, often translated as Vietnamese sweet soup. It usually includes beans, jelly, coconut milk, and crushed ice. It was creamy, sweet, and really comforting in the heat.”

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“Bánh mì Its Vietnam’s take on a sandwich, influenced by French baguettes but filled with Vietnamese flavors usually a mix of meats, pickled vegetables, herbs, chili, and sauce. Hoi An’s bread stays light and crisp, and the fillings stay balanced instead of overpowering. What’s nice is that bánh mì is everywhere in Hoi An. Many cafés and night market stalls offer their own versions, all of them were honestly delicious.”