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Flavours & Beyond
Flavours & Beyond
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.
Latest Episodes
When plants tell stories | Flavours & Beyond
Culture & Tourism 23:33On this episode of Flavours and Beyond, we discover how plant-based cuisine lies at the heart of Vietnamese food culture: shaping traditions, memories, and beliefs. In Hồ Chí Minh City, Chef Benoît Chénieux and local food explorer Tina trace how humble ingredients evolve from street food staples to modern fine dining.
Shan Tuyết Tea Stories | Flavours & Beyond
Culture & Tourism 18:08High in the mist-covered mountains of Vietnam, ancient Shan Tuyết tea trees have preserved a legacy for generations, where flavour, craft and tradition come together. From the purity of nature to the art of brewing and cooking, each leaf tells a story beyond taste, rooted in culture and time. Uncover the journey of Shan Tuyết tea and what lies beyond bitterness, only on Flavours & Beyond.
A journey from the Bamboo Forest to the Dining Table | Flavours & Beyond
Culture & Tourism 17:21Bamboo - a humble yet enduring symbol of Vietnamese culture. Beyond daily life, it becomes a natural cooking vessel, preserving the flavours of the mountains. Bamboo is more than an ingredient; it becomes the pot of the forest.
Vietnamese coffee - The art of variation | Flavours & Beyond
Culture & Tourism 16:28What defines the soul of Vietnamese coffee beyond the caffeine? In this episode of Flavours and Beyond, we explore how a bean introduced from afar evolved into a cultural cornerstone, tracing the journey of coffee from a slow-dripping tradition to a modern symbol of a nation's enduring spirit and innovation.
Fermented rice: The story of Mẻ and Dấm bỗng | Flavours and Beyond
Culture & Tourism 16:27What gives Vietnamese dishes their distinctive gentle sourness? In this episode of Flavour & Beyond, we explore "mẻ" and "giấm bỗng", two traditional ingredients that quietly shape the depth and balance of many northern dishes.
Nature’s Symphony: The Story of Bánh Chưng | Flavours and Beyond
Culture & Tourism 17:35Bánh Chưng is more than just a traditional dish. It is where earth, water, fire, and human hands unite. From the ancestral land of Hùng Lô to the mountains of the Northwest, each cake carries a different shape, a different story. Nature’s Symphony: The Story of Bánh Chưng... a journey to discover the harmony of nature within Vietnamese culture.
The taste of Earth and Fire | Flavours and Beyond
Culture & Tourism 15:57Join our hosts Benoît Chaigneau and Phúc Bình on a special journey to the countryside! In this episode of Flavours and Beyond, we are heading straight to the legendary Vũ Đại village to discover the art of "Cá Kho" (Traditional Braised Fish).
Tương - from a traditional condiment to fine dining table | Flavours and Beyond
Culture & Tourism 20:44Rice, soybeans, salt, and water. Simple ingredients, yet a history spanning centuries. Today, we take you from the ancient village of Đường Lâm, where making Tương is a way of life, to a high-end restaurant where chefs are elevating this traditional sauce into Wagyu beef marinades and even salted caramel ice cream! Discover how tradition and innovation blend perfectly in this week's flavourful adventure.
The unique flavors of Hue figs | Flavours and Beyond
Culture & Tourism 00:34In Hue, Vietnam, one humble ingredient has quietly endured through generations, the fig. Despite the rapid changes of modern life, the fig has never lost its Hue's culinary soul.
Flavours & Beyond
Culture & Tourism 17:11Flavours & Beyond – a reality series where foreign participants journey across Vietnam through its culinary and cultural stories. Together with chefs and local residents, they explore the richness, diversity, and depth of Vietnamese cuisine. More than a food show, it bridges cultures and shares the spirit of Vietnam with the world. Only on Vietnam Today.
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