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#Regional Specialties

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Close-up of a refreshing lemon and lime sparkling drink in a glass, perfect for a cool, invigorating experience.
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Food & Drink

Soda Chanh and Chanh Muoi: Vietnam's Two Lime Drinks, Explained

Vietnam runs on two lime drinks — one bright and fizzy, one salty and fermented. Here's what separates them and when to order which.

May 26, 20264 min readall
Interior view of an industrial tequila distillery with large metal containers labeled 'Mosto'.
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Food & Drink

Ruou Bau Da: The Rice Liquor That Binh Dinh Swears By

Binh Dinh's 'ruou Bau Da' is a fierce, clean-burning rice spirit with deep roots in the province's martial-arts culture — here's what it is and why it matters.

May 26, 20265 min readcentral
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Food & Drink

Banh Canh: Vietnam's Thick Noodle Soup, From Trang Bang to Phu Quoc

Thick, chewy noodles in pork-shrimp broth — "banh canh" started in the south and spread nationwide. Here's what changes city to city, and why Trang Bang's version became a brand.

Mar 12, 20266 min readall
Delicious Vietnamese spring rolls filled with fresh vegetables on a white plate, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Food & Drink

Goi Cuon: The Fresh Spring Roll That Changes City to City

Rice paper, herbs, protein, dipping sauce — the formula is simple. What's inside changes every 100 kilometers. Here's how "goi cuon" works across Vietnam's three regions.

Mar 6, 20264 min readall
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