A reality series exploring Vietnamese street cuisine through the eyes of foreign hosts. Each episode highlights iconic local dishes from different regions, showcasing the everyday yet extraordinary flavours that define one of Southeast Asia’s most celebrated food cultures.
For generations, bánh đúc has been a humble staple that reflects the ingenuity of Vietnam's rice-growing civilisation. Made from simple ingredients, this silky rice cake takes on countless forms—served hot, chilled, or even as a refreshing salad. From rustic street stalls to family kitchens, each variation tells a story of regional flavours, local traditions, and everyday Vietnamese life.
Grilled banana sticky rice is a humble snack found across many southern provinces and areas surrounding Hồ Chí Minh City. It was once named by the American news channel CNN as one of the world’s nine most beloved desserts, and can easily be found on the streets, from mobile vendors to local eateries. Let's follow our host, Vivian Dang, to explore the stories behind this dessert.
For many years, Huế has been known not only for its rich history and culture, but also for its distinctive cuisine. Rich in flavor and tradition, bún bò Huế is one of the city’s most beloved dishes. More than just a local specialty, it reflects the heritage and culinary identity of the ancient imperial capital, making it a true symbol of Central Việt Nam’s food culture.
Steam rises gently into the air. A delicate rice sheet appears, disappears, then forms again. Simple at first glance, yet carrying stories that run deep.
For many years, Huế has been known not only for its rich history and culture, but also for its refined cuisine. Small and simple in appearance, Huế’s traditional cakes hold a very special place in the heart of the people of the ancient capital
As the night deepens, Hà Nội keeps moving. The laughter, the city’s sounds, the endless aroma of food, they’re all part of the city’s heartbeat. So next time you find yourself in Hà Nội after dark, follow the sound of the sizzling wok. Sit down, share a plate, and taste the smoky breath of the city itself.
Bánh mì is one of the most iconic symbols of Việt Nam’s street food culture. It has been repeatedly recognised in international culinary rankings. But like so many Vietnamese classics, it keeps evolving, sometimes in ways even locals don’t expect. In this episode of Street Food, let’s try steamed bánh mì.
Hà Nội's "bún cá" is made from humble, everyday ingredients, yet its preparation and the way it’s enjoyed are surprisingly elaborate and refined. Let's explore this special dish in this episode of Street Food.
Amid Hà Nội's buzzing streets lies a humble dish that captures hearts and taste buds alike. An integrated street food journey will explore a dish that may appear simple at first glance, but will leave a lasting impression on anyone who has ever tasted it. A dish that is rustic and refined, humble yet irresistibly appealing, the beloved Bún Mọc.
Host Will Cullinane returns to Hanoi to rediscover his favourite “soul food” - Miến lươn (eel glass noodles), a dish that may seem intimidating at first, but proves impossible to resist. Along the way, he explores legendary family-run eateries, learns the meticulous art of preparing Nghệ An eels, and uncovers the delicate “yin-yang” balance of traditional ingredients.