The art behind ‘banh it ram,’ the Vietnamese snack taking social media by storm
Vietnam Life 08:57 04/11/2026From its crispy golden rice base to the soft, chewy glutinous rice dumpling topped with savory shrimp, 'banh it ram,' a specialty of central Vietnam, has been catching the attention of social media users in and beyond Vietnam recently.
At 77, she’s been selling fish porridge in Vietnam's Hue for nearly 40 years
Travel 07:23 17/08/2026A small porridge stall in Hue City, central Vietnam, has quietly preserved the flavor of 'chao gao do ca kho keo' (light red rice porridge served with caramelized fish), a humble dish that has been part of breakfast for generations of Hue residents.
This whole-fish pancake in Vietnam's Hue may look unusual, but it's tasty in every bite
Travel 10:29 13/06/2026Every summer, when white-spotted spinefoot come into season in the Tam Giang Lagoon, Chuon Village in Hue, central Vietnam, fills with the aroma of sizzling 'banh khoai ca kinh.'