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Trip to Vietnam
Posted on 5/2/24 at 12:12 pm
Posted on 5/2/24 at 12:12 pm
It's been a while since I visited, and this trip is long overdue. In the past, I've posted the food report after the trip was done. But someone on TD((kudos to him) showed me how to use post images directly from my phone so I figure posting as I go. This way you guys can have your inputs and questions.
Usually when people post where they are visiting, they ask for recommendations. But since most of you haven't been to VN, I'm asking you guys what you want to me to cover.
Here are a few things I plan to do:
1. No pho - I think everyone knows about pho that it doesn't need any attention.
2. Try 30 different banh mi
3. $20 food challenge
4. Sweets (mostly che)
5. Try 10 new items
6. Breakfast items (I may post this in WFDT since there is a 12 hour difference)
7. Try American food and chains to see what are the differences vs here
I just hope that the thread won't be all disorganized since I'm posting as I go.
Usually when people post where they are visiting, they ask for recommendations. But since most of you haven't been to VN, I'm asking you guys what you want to me to cover.
Here are a few things I plan to do:
1. No pho - I think everyone knows about pho that it doesn't need any attention.
2. Try 30 different banh mi
3. $20 food challenge
4. Sweets (mostly che)
5. Try 10 new items
6. Breakfast items (I may post this in WFDT since there is a 12 hour difference)
7. Try American food and chains to see what are the differences vs here
I just hope that the thread won't be all disorganized since I'm posting as I go.
This post was edited on 5/2/24 at 12:14 pm
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 12:15 pm to PeteRose
Damnit I was expecting food porn. Ah well
That would actually be very cool. Always heard they have some very different items in asian countries with our big fast food places.
Details? I figured everything was under 20 bucks
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6. Try American food and chains to see what are the differences vs here
That would actually be very cool. Always heard they have some very different items in asian countries with our big fast food places.
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3. $20 food challenge
Details? I figured everything was under 20 bucks
Posted on 5/2/24 at 12:23 pm to Jones
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Details? I figured everything was under 20 bucks
Most are under $20. I’m just going to see how far I can stretch it.
Posted on 5/2/24 at 12:48 pm to PeteRose
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since most of you haven't been to VN, I'm asking you guys what you want to me to cover
Try and find "Sucky, Sucky for 5 dolla"!
Posted on 5/2/24 at 3:56 pm to Woodlands Tigah
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Try and find "Sucky, Sucky for 5 dolla"!
Translated would be:
Posted on 5/2/24 at 4:26 pm to PeteRose
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Try American food and chains to see what are the differences vs here
Portion sizes are supposed to be vastly different. I remember years ago seeing that in Europe, our "small" was closer to their "large".
Special McDonald's menu items from around the world
Posted on 5/2/24 at 4:47 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
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Portion sizes are supposed to be vastly different. I remember years ago seeing that in Europe, our "small" was closer to their "large".
I had a whopper at the Saigon airport and it was the same as over here. Same with Popeyes. I did go to a Pizza Hut and had their fried rice just to be curious. You can see the cultural influence on that. KFC is a big deal there, but I haven’t been in one.
Posted on 5/2/24 at 8:37 pm to PeteRose
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But someone on TD((kudos to him) showed me how to use post images directly from my phone
Wait a fricking minute tell me. This would be ten times easier than uploading to a host site.
This post was edited on 5/2/24 at 8:38 pm
Posted on 5/2/24 at 9:28 pm to PeteRose
I should've clarified. Ì was referring to fries and drink portions
Posted on 5/2/24 at 9:40 pm to Jones
quote:It really is interesting. I ate at KFC more times when I was in China than probably the last 10 years I was in the US
That would actually be very cool. Always heard they have some very different items in asian countries with our big fast food places.
It was awesome
Posted on 5/2/24 at 9:41 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
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Wait a fricking minute tell me. This would be ten times easier than uploading to a host site.
Yeah I used Imgur in the past and it was a pain in the arse. Right now I’m using postimages.org. No account needed.
Posted on 5/2/24 at 11:15 pm to PeteRose
If you don't eat a Scorpion Skewer, this thread is shite.
Posted on 5/3/24 at 6:55 am to PeteRose
Do a 'Lau' (hot pot) and ask for the side of mam tom (fermented shrimp paste.) It's like their sour cream - unappetizing by itself, but adds a depth of flavor.
Posted on 5/3/24 at 7:59 am to PeteRose
Depend on if you are touring the touristy area or venture out to the good area. It's good to hire a driver for the day and explore on your own. They can take you everywhere for the whole day for about $2M VN dollars = roughly .........$90
Posted on 5/3/24 at 8:01 am to PeteRose
Go crazy and try some balut!
Posted on 5/3/24 at 8:10 am to PeteRose
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5. Try 10 new items
Oddball stuff I had there were silk worms, braised pig brain, and duck embryo egg. The duck embryo was the hardest to eat, but it tasted good.
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7. Try American food and chains to see what are the differences vs here
I can attest that a Popeyes biscuit tastes the same in Hanoi as it does in Louisiana.
This post was edited on 5/3/24 at 8:15 am
Posted on 5/3/24 at 5:14 pm to jpainter6174
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Go crazy and try some balut
If you like duck and you like hard boiled eggs then you’ll like trung vit lon (balut in Vietnamese).
Posted on 5/3/24 at 11:37 pm to PeteRose
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Right now I’m using postimages.org. No account needed.
How do it work?
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