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Delicate chicken pho in Hanoi

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Of the several versions available so far of pho, the Vietnamese rice noodle soup, chicken soup is plausibly the most “delicate.” 

In Hanoi, this version of pho is not only considered a refined dish but also represents some cultural traits of the capital city that prides in its delicacy.

Delicate chicken pho in Hanoi
The delicious ingredients that make a delectable bowl of chicken pho.

Many Vietnamese believe that pho, their “national dish,” originates from a French beef plate. Others think pho stems from a local beef salad previously popular at the wharves along the banks of the Red River running across the city.

When the new version, chicken pho, appeared, it silently penetrated the culinary life of Hanoians in particular and northerners in general, and has since taken up a position of a dish as much favored as the beef predecessor.

The late famous writer Vu Bang once wrote, “In a slightly chilly autumn morning where there is nothing urgent, a bowl of chicken soup on the table and the accompanying coriander leaves and green onions would prompt [us] to think that chicken pho has its own unique taste, which is a world apart from beef noodle soup. The first to notice is chicken pho is more delicate than the beef version.”

With Vu Bang’s statement in mind, we started to find a shop of palatable chicken pho in HCMC, where we could watch the preparation of the famous dish.

The cook told us that to have a flavorsome bowl of chicken pho, the meat to be used must be excellent and fresh. The chicken is boiled in a way so that the skin has to retain its yellow color. The noodles made from rice powder must also be treated in the right way to obtain the wanted chewiness.

The meat and the noodles are often said to be central to chicken pho. However, the broth is also an integral part of the soup. Normally, chicken bones must be used, which are also the secret. The broth prepared from chicken bones is much more refined while much less fatty than that of the beef version.

A bowl of chicken rice noodle soup is expected to be accompanied by slices of lemon leaves. Different from the beef noodle soup, aside from chicken, a bowl of chicken pho also has young chicken eggs removed from hens.

Now, squeeze a slice of lemon to let its juice flow into the bowl. Use the chopsticks to take in the white noodles, then a piece of chicken and a young egg. Next, get a spoonful of the broth and you’ll know why chicken pho is favored by many Vietnamese.

In HCMC, chicken pho is a rather popular dish, and shops selling it can be found easily.
To satisfy the demand of connoisseurs of chicken pho, some restaurants have added other parts of chicken to their menus. To me, whatever is used, the delicacy of chicken pho in comparison with its beef version is indisputable.

On my next trip to Hanoi, I will try chicken pho to enjoy the original taste of this dish. You should try it, too!

Source: SGT

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/travel/delicate-chicken-pho-in-hanoi-799045.html

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Hanoi among Asia’s safest places for solo women travellers

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The Singapore-based travel magazine Tripzilla has named Hanoi as one of the eight safest Asian destinations for women to travel alone.

Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-among-asias-safest-places-for-solo-women-travellers/249956.vnp

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Domestic tourism enjoying strong recovery

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According to the Vietnam Tourism Association, a year after Vietnam’s economy reopened after the COVID-19 pandemic, about 90% of hotels and accommodation providers and 70% of food service establishments and transport companies have resumed operations.

Domestic tourists are busy traveling from North to South.

Travel demand appears to have exploded.

Most Vietnamese are choosing to holiday in Vietnam. 

Authorities and tourism businesses took the initiative in building a strategy to attract tourists as soon as the pandemic was under control. A number of large-scale cultural and tourism events have been held since the end of last year. 

Catering to over 100 million tourists last year, the domestic tourism sector has been a lifesaver for the industry. Rising domestic tourism has led to strong growth in transportation, warehousing, food and beverages, and wholesale and retail, and is gradually returning to pre-pandemic levels./.

Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/domestic-tourism-enjoying-strong-recovery/249982.vnp

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Vietjet announces first direct air route between Vietnam, Queensland

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Vietjet will operate the first air route connecting Vietnam with Australia’s Queensland state in June, the airline announced on March 16.

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HCM City –
Vietjet will operate the first
air route connecting Vietnam with Australia’s Queensland state in June, the
airline announced on March 16.

Accordingly, the leading Vietnamese new-age carrier will
operate twice weekly services between Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat
International Airport and Brisbane Airport (BNE) by modern wide-body aircraft,
starting June 16.

The flights are expected to bring more than 30,000 Vietnamese visitors
in Brisbane, generating 25.6 million AUD (17 million USD) for Queensland’s
economy, and creating 240 jobs for the state, during the first year of
operation.

The flights to Brisbane will take off from Ho Chi Minh City every
Monday and Friday at 10:05 (local time) and land at Brisbane at 21:10 (local
time). The return flights will depart at 23:10 (local time) every Monday and
Friday and land at Vietnam’s largest city at 04:50 the following day
(local time).

Brisbane Airport Corporation Chief Executive Officer
Gert-Jan de Graaff said that Vietnam is a rapidly growing market for Queensland. Non-stop flights between  Vietnam and the Australian state will bring about benefits for both countries.

Vietjet Deputy General Director Nguyen Thanh Son said that adding
Brisbane to the airline’s list of destinations will be another development step to
broadly connect Australia and Vietnam.

Vietjet operates around 450 flights daily on 160 routes
connecting Vietnam and Asian and European countries./.

Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietjet-announces-first-direct-air-route-between-vietnam-queensland/249972.vnp

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