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Comfort Food: Vietnamese Versions of Homely Dishes You Miss Most
So you’re craving a dish from home. What do you do? Read on and find a Vietnamese equivalent nearby Kosmo Tay Ho…
Comfort Food: Vietnamese ...
There can be ups and downs living away from home. Being far from friends, missing family, and not understanding the local language can prove difficult at times.
But the real downside? Food. There is nothing worse than missing and craving that one dish that reminds you of home; that one delicacy or homemade treat that could make even the most terrible of days turn good.
Perhaps luckily for you, though, Vietnam is known for taking global inspiration and putting its own spin on to it. For example, banh xeo was once a French style, sweet crepe. And the globally famous banh my was originally a French baguette — though it is arguable that Vietnamese ingenuity made it 300% better!
Take a look at the Kosmo Tay Ho list of globally inspired Vietnamese dishes to find something for the days you miss home the most.
What is it?
A popular Vietnamese dish inspired by some of the most renowned French cuisine, escargots. Bun Oc is a popular breakfast or lunch dish consisting of river snails covered in vermicelli noodles and, as always, drenched in a flavoursome broth.
Where can you enjoy it?
This dish is served directly across the road from the entrance of Kosmo Tay Ho, street-side style. Pull up a seat and enjoy!
What is it?
Unlike typical congee in the Lion City, served with frogs, this Vietnamese version on Xuan La Street is made using chicken or pork, a small amount of vegetables, and some simple spices.
Where can you enjoy it?
This popular street food is served up daily at 120 Xuan La Street.
What is it?
A revamped version of a French baguette stick, the Vietnamese took it and made it their own, using the key ingredient of rice flour instead of wheat flour. Made with a fresh baguette style bun, different cuts of marinated meats, fresh greens, vegetables, and chili sauce, it is no wonder the Vietnamese banh my is going global.
Where can you enjoy it?
This very popular and common dish can be found all around Hanoi, on street sides and down lanes. One place serving it close to your Kosmo Tay Ho apartment is at 30 Xuan La Street.
What is it?
A hearty stew made with chunky beef and a red wine broth, similar to beef bourguignon. Often enjoyed with pasta or a fresh baguette, this dish differs from traditional French cuisine because of its spices. The French make it with herbs such as parsley, rosemary, and thyme, while the Vietnamese use star anise, cardamom, and cinnamon to create this warming winter dish.
Where can you enjoy it?
34 Xuan La Street, a short walk from your Kosmo Tay Ho Apartment.
What is it?
Contrary to popular belief, meatballs originated in America in the early 19th century. Made from minced meat and bread crumbs rolled into a ball with herbs and spices, they compliment subs and pasta perfectly. The Vietnamese have taken this and turned it into the now popular dish, Xiu Mai. It is often served with fresh banh my, much like a classic meatball sandwich. The main difference? Expect some spring onion and coriander in the Vietnamese version, and the tomato sauce will be different too — but it is close enough to satisfy a meatball craving.
Where can you enjoy it?
Gon, a southern Vietnamese style cafe in West Lake, serves Vietnamese meatballs for just VND45,000 — find them at 80 Tu Hoa Street, Tay Ho.
What is it?
If you have ever wondered what a Vietnamese take on a pizza might taste like, this is your chance to find out. Banh trang nuong is a Vietnamese style pizza made from rice paper and eggs, and topped with a range of different savoury toppings.
Where can you enjoy it?
You can only find this dish at a select few places in the city. One of the closest spots to Kosmo Tay Ho is Quan Banh Trang Nuong at 343 Doi Can.
What is it?
This French pancake has been cooked and enjoyed by the Vietnamese for so long that it is no longer particularly French, or even a pancake. Banh Xeo is a popular savoury style crepe made with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts, then wrapped in lettuce or rice paper, and dipped in fish sauce.
Where can you enjoy it?
Streetside! You can eat Banh Xeo to the West of Kosmo Tay Ho at Quan Banh Xeo Thanh Nga, 51/18 Le Van Hien, or at Banh Xeo Nem Lui, south of West Lake at 5/167 Doi Can Street.
What is it?
Black pudding is a staple in an English breakfast, typically made from pork fat and congealed blood. The closest you will get to black pudding here in Vietnam is in the form pig intestines filled with minced pork, blood, and various herbs to create a black pudding sausage.
Where can you enjoy it?
This dish is most commonly found in small street side restaurants. You can find it not far from your Kosmo Tay Ho apartment at 73 Xuan La Street.
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