In Da Nang, eating food is inevitably accompanied by drinking beer. While Vietnam is home to some of the world’s most steadfast drinkers, Da Nang outperforms either Saigon or Hanoi when it comes to beer consumption. Unlike Saigon, Da Nang people start early, and unlike Hanoi, they finish late. If you Read more…
I often get asked about my favorite food in Da Nang. Choosing only one food is so hard, so I’ve come up with a list of my top 10 Da Nang foods. Note that these aren’t necessarily unique to Da Nang, and some people may argue that other places have a better Read more…
Just got back from a week in Myanmar. The grace and meekness of the Burmese people was such breath of fresh air coming from boisterous Vietnam. People wait in line. They stop at red lights. They don’t shout, even when they’re drunk. If you leave your wallet in the taxi, Read more…
Anyone that’s been to Japan has no doubt experienced the awesome-ness of a Japanese noodle bar. You know, long counter with bar stools, open kitchen, the staff all greeting you in unison when you walk in. It’s great! Now you can have the experience of eating Japanese noodles in Da Nang. Read more…
Bun Mang Ga is a dish that I don’t eat often enough, and I’m reminded of that fact every time I do eat it, because it’s delicious. Bun Mang Ga This dish is made from three awesome things: bún (noodles), măng (young bamboo) and gà (chicken). It’s a great breakfast food since it’s Read more…
Tet has come and gone, and I’m sure you have heard the stories about the atrocious amount of drinking that takes place during this most sacred, traditional holiday. I was fortunately spared the brunt of the onslaught this year, as I was doing a road trip on my own, but Read more…
People who come to Vietnam on holiday are often inspired to learn more about this country’s sad but beautiful history, and there’s actually quite a few books about Vietnam out there. Here’s a few of my favorite books about Vietnam. Books About Vietnam The American War in Vietnam My favorite Read more…
I’m a huge fan of Vietnamese coffee. It’s strong and bold, and the super-sweet condensed milk is the perfect foil to the deep, roasty coffee flavor. On a hot day, I love a nice ice-cold ‘cafe sua da’ (coffee with milk on ice), but on those chilly, rainy season days, sometimes I just have Read more…
Yes, you’re reading that correctly; the name of this local BBQ joint is actually Lau Nuong Henry. But despite not having a very authentic-sounding name, good ‘ol Henry serves up some pretty tasty food. In the ever-more-popular-by-the-day ‘hot pot and grill’ restaurant genre, it’s a bit difficult to stand out. Read more…
Last weekend my girlfriend and I decided to get out of town for a bit and go to Hue for a night. We left early in the morning and took the Hai Van Pass. I’ve driven this road more times than I can count, but it never gets old. Since both Read more…