Flavors & Beyond is a reality TV program where foreign participants explore the culinary and cultural stories of Vietnam across all regions of the country. The show features chefs and local residents who join together to discover Vietnamese dishes, conveying a message about the richness, diversity, and depth of Vietnamese cuisine. More than just a program about food, it serves as a cultural bridge, helping the world gain a deeper understanding of the spiritual values and abundance of Vietnam’s culinary heritage.
The “cốm” season arrives when autumn gently settles over Hanoi. Fresh cốm, wrapped carefully in delicate lotus leaves and carried by petite women through the city’s narrow streets and quiet alleys, brings with it the subtle fragrance that defines this special time of year.
In this episode of Flavours and Beyond, French-Vietnamese fusion chef Ben travels to Da Nang to uncover the story behind Mi Quang - one of Vietnam’s most iconic noodle dishes.