A number of visitors braved cold weather and light rain to participate in the second ‘Day of Pho’ in Hanoi on Wednesday. Day of Pho, or Pho Day (December 12), was an event held by Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper in celebration of the iconic Vietnamese dish which has won over diners worldwide. Following the inaugural event in Ho Chi Minh City in 2017, this year’s Pho Day was organized at AEON MALL Long Bien in Hanoi, the widely accepted ‘birthplace’ of pho. By 9:00 am, popular pho stores and brands in the Vietnamese city, including Thin Bo Ho, Vuong, Hung Ben, and Hai Thien had already had their booths at the event ready, with all ingredients, from slices of beef and noodles to the vegetables pho is served with and the herbs needed to prepare its unique broth. Located just opposite these booths were those displaying pho spices and herbs and a special area showcasing the process of making a bowl of pho. A small exhibition on the process to … [Read more...] about Lifestyle Visitors taste pho in cold, rainy weather at Day of Pho in Hanoi Malaysian tourists charged $21.5 for dish of stir-fried eggs in Nha Trang
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Lifestyle ‘Day of Pho’ to be held in Hanoi next week Malaysian tourists charged $21.5 for dish of stir-fried eggs in Nha Trang
The second ‘Day of Pho’ (December 12), an event held by Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper in celebration of the iconic Vietnamese cuisine that has won over diners worldwide, will be organized next week in Hanoi, the delicacy’s widely accepted ‘birthplace.’ Following the success of the inaugural Pho Day 2017 in Ho Chi Minh City, Tuoi Tre and Japanese instant noodle producer Acecook are taking the event on the road to the AEON Mall supermarket in the Vietnamese capital city’s Long Bien District on December 12. This year’s event, themed “Honoring Vietnamese Flavor – Journey to the Old Pho,” will feature a gallery presenting a brief look at the dish’s 100-year history, its spread throughout Vietnam and the world, and its modern variations, according to Do Van Dung, deputy editor-in-chief of Tuoi Tre. Visitors to the celebration will be treated to free pho tastings from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm and 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm on … [Read more...] about Lifestyle ‘Day of Pho’ to be held in Hanoi next week Malaysian tourists charged $21.5 for dish of stir-fried eggs in Nha Trang
Fire engulfs restaurant in Nha Trang
According to eye witnesses, the fire sparked from the third floor of the restaurant in Nguyen Thien Thuat street, Loc Tho ward and rapidly engulfed the building. Security guards and residents tried to use extinguishers to tackle the blaze but failed. Black smoke were seen billowing into sky and spreading to other high-rise buildings and two hotels nearby, causing guests including many foreigners to flee the area in panic. Dozens of fire fighters and engines were mobilized to the scene to extinguish the inferno immediately after the fire alarm was raised. The restaurant furniture and utensils were completely destroyed and the building’s tile roof was collapsed. The walls of the next-door hotel were seriously burnt. Luckily, dozens of gas tanks were timely taken out. No casualties have been reported. VOV Related news Fire rips through Hoa Cam IP in Da Nang Many people trapped as Nha Trang hotel catches fire … [Read more...] about Fire engulfs restaurant in Nha Trang
A&B Central Square an A&B Group milestone project in Nha Trang
Following the development and management of the 26-floor A&B Tower in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, A&B Group announces new opportunities for investors in Vietnam with the development of the A&B Central Square project in Nha Trang. A&B Central Square is a 36-story multi-purpose building located in the center of Nha Trang, facing three of the city’s most important thoroughfares - Tran Phu Street, Le Thanh Ton Street, and Hung Vuong Street. Facing the Tram Huong Tower, the area is regarded as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nha Trang due to its proximity to the Tran Phu Beach. A&B Central Square is positioned to become a modern icon in Nha Trang due to the building’s strategic location, international service standards, and iconic design. The A&B Central Square project rises 36 floors in the Nha Trang center on a land area of 9,000 square meters. Once completed, the property will feature a five-star luxury hotel with 484 accommodations, … [Read more...] about A&B Central Square an A&B Group milestone project in Nha Trang
Chinese tourists fight restaurant staff over bill in Vietnam
Violence broke out on Sunday between a group of Chinese tourists and several staff members of a restaurant in Nha Trang, as the former were loath to pay what they claimed was a wrong bill. The incident occurred at night at Let’s Go, a seafood restaurant on Tran Phu Street in the city, Nguyen Hong Ky, the municipal police chief, confirmed on Monday. About 15 Chinese tourists supposed that the restaurant had not calculated the cost of their meal based on the prices listed on the menu, according to preliminary investigation. They therefore refused to pay, a decision which triggered an argument with some of the restaurant employees and a subsequent fight. During the clash, a long wooden bar, plastic chairs and a knife were used as weapons. The violence continued over a portion of the street. Local authorities have brought in those involved in the case for a further probe. It has not been clear who was to blame, said Nguyen Thi Le Thanh, deputy director of the Department of Tourism in … [Read more...] about Chinese tourists fight restaurant staff over bill in Vietnam