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HCM City designs unique tourism products

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Ho Chi Minh City is focusing on building unique tourism products to optimise its resources for the development of the smoke-free industry in the post-pandemic period.

HCM City designs unique tourism products hinh anh 1Tourists in Cu Chi district (Photo: nhandan.vn)

HCM City – Ho Chi Minh
City is focusing on building unique tourism products to optimise its
resources for the development of the smoke-free industry in the post-pandemic
period.

In the recent Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday,
the city offered a “Saigon Special Force” tour, attracting a large number of
tourists.

According to Tran Vu Binh who designed the
tour, this unique tourism product drew 200-300 visitors each day, mostly
foreigners who explored historical relic sites associated with the revolutionary commando force activities during the anti-American war.

It has become one of top 50 interesting experimental tours in Vietnam, he said.

“A different Cho Lon” is another popular tour that lure visitors to District 11 of the city. Introduced in
2022, the tour features typical characteristics of the local China Town’s history and
culture.

HCM City designs unique tourism products hinh anh 2Tourists experience making “banh xeo” (crispy Vietnamese pancake) in HCM City (Photo: nhandan.vn)

According to the city Department of
Tourism, the “one district, one tourism product” programme has become a
highlight of the local tourism sector in 2022, showing the sector’s efforts in
renovate itself and promote the cultural, historical and architectural values
of the city as well as its modern life.

Director of the department Nguyen Thi Anh
Hoa said that the programme has helped improve the State management over
tourism in localities and the close coordination among sectors, while diversifying local tourism products.

However, experts held that in order to increase
the efficiency of the programme, it is necessary to invest more in the products
and create the distinctive identity of the tourism of each locality.

Nguyen Minh Man, Communications-Marketing
Manager of TST tourist said that the districts should ensure the uniqueness,
attractiveness, meaning and values of their products.

Tran Quang Huy, CEO of CCC Travel JSC
pointed to the need to further enhance the quality of each product, highlighting
the special features of destinations.

In 2023, HCM City aims to welcome 5 million
foreigners and 35 domestic visitors, earning 160 trillion VND (6.72 billion
USD)./.

Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hcm-city-designs-unique-tourism-products/248504.vnp

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Exquisite Lao cuisine in the heart of Hà Nội

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by Bảo Ngọc

The food of Laos is a representation of the country as a whole: untouched, intense, and unique. It is sometimes overshadowed by the more well-known cuisines of its neighbours (Thailand, Việt Nam and China), but its unique flavours are unforgettable.

If you’re looking for the best Lao food in Hà Nội, make sure to check out the restaurants on our recommended list.

Khao Lao

Address: 1st floor, building M3 – M4, 91 Nguyễn Chí Thanh, Đống Đa District, Hà Nội

Opening time: 11:00 – 13:30, 18:00 – 21:00

Khao Lao is a popular choice among many excellent Lao eateries in Hà Nội.

The restaurant’s design is one of a kind, fusing sophisticated and opulent elements with understated dark brown tones.

You may be taken aback by the restaurant’s striking decor, which is inspired by Lao culture. The restaurant decorates several areas with eye-catching embellishments, making it great for photographs.

There are more than 50 options on the menu, ranging from appetisers to main courses, and they include aromatic herbs, rice, noodles, fish, chicken, beef, and pork.

Lao salad, vegetarian silkworms, tofu with tamarind sauce, Lao sticky rice and seafood dishes including pan-fried prawn vermicelli and mango salad with deep-fried fish are some of the restaurant’s bestselling dishes.

Khao Lao’s meals, made using Vietnamese ingredients, retain Lao essence to the pleasure of guests. Photo courtesy of the restaurant

However, when visiting Khao Lao, you shouldn’t miss out on the seabass with three-spice sauce, duck larb, seafood spring rolls with durian sauce, or the suki hot pot.

Though prepared with Vietnamese ingredients, the dishes at Khao Lao nonetheless maintain the quality of Lao flavour, much to the delight of the diners.

Lào MeLao

Address: 296 Lê Trọng Tấn, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội

Opening hours: 9:00 – 23:00

Lào MeLao restaurant is another appealing option for those fascinated in knowing more about Lao cuisine.

This restaurant is famed for its refreshing beer, perfect for the scorching heat of summer. However, booze aside, the food here is also sure to please guests.

Lào MeLao’s cooks have experience creating cuisine to complement Lao beer, ensuring that customers have a pleasant dining experience. Photo courtesy of the restaurant

Lào MeLao is a hip hangout with plenty of room and a classic pub design. You’ll get a warm and welcoming vibe here, with the decor reminiscent of Vietnamese bars.

The restaurant’s chefs have extensive expertise crafting foods to go with Lao beer, guaranteeing an enjoyable dining experience for patrons. There’s a story in every bite, and the way the flavours mingle in each dish is something to behold.

Lào Quán

Address: 59 Nguyễn Khánh Toàn, Dịch Vọng Ward, Cầu Giấy District, Hà Nội

Operating hours: 09:00 – 23:00

Even though it has only been open for a short time, Lào Quán has already made a lasting impression on lovers of authentic Lao cuisine.

Everything about the restaurant’s cuisine, from the way it’s processed to the products it uses, is infused with Lao culinary tradition. It’s delicious and healthy as everything is made with all-natural ingredients and has no preservatives or additives. 

Lào Quán’s dish is blended with Lao culinary culture from preparation to ingredients. Photo courtesy of the restaurant

Lào Quán’s architecture also has a youthful and dynamic style, and the walls are decorated with many colours, with unique and eye-catching images. It is a smooth combination between the two cultures of Việt Nam and Laos, both familiar and new.

The menu is also extremely diverse, combining Vietnamese and Lao cuisine. The decoration is also inspired by Lao culinary culture. The dishes are served in bamboo trays, banana leaves and woven baskets, creating a feeling of closeness to nature.

The restaurant is a gastronomic heaven, with more than 50 different Lao dishes available. A wide variety of meals, from snacks like crispy yellow fish and green mango salad to main courses such as stir-fried noodles with chicken and mushrooms, mixed vermicelli, braised pork sticky rice, minced beef porridge, and fried rice with pickled vegetables.

Some of the restaurant’s most popular dishes are Lao larb, duck larb, Tomyum soup, and rare roast beef. VNS

Source: http://ovietnam.vn/dining/exquisitelao-cuisinein-the-heart-of-ha-noi_344823.html

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Asia, Australia getting close with promotion offered by Vietjet

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To welcome a series of new routes including Ho Chi Minh City – Kochi (India) and Ho Chi Minh City – Jakarta (Indonesia), Vietjet is offering passengers tickets priced from 0 VND in its international flight network.

Asia, Australia getting close with promotion offered by Vietjet hinh anh 1Illustrative image (Photo: Vietjet Air)

HCM City – To welcome a series of new routes including Ho Chi Minh City – Kochi (India) and Ho Chi Minh City – Jakarta (Indonesia), Vietjet is offering passengers tickets priced from 0 VND in its international flight network.

Accordingly, from now to December 31, 2023, from 0h00 to 23h59 every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, passengers have opportunities to hunt for 0 VND tickets on website  www.vietjetair.com and Vietjet Air mobile app, applying for all routes connecting Vietnam to Australia, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong (China) and Southeast Asia with flexible flight schedules from August 10 to March 31, 2024.

The international flight journey is even more exciting when passengers can double their privileges with Sky Care travel insurance package, accumulating bonus SkyPoints on each flight to redeem vouchers of Vietjet and services from 250 popular brands of dining, resort and shopping in Vietnam via SkyJoy mobile app or website https://skyjoy.vietjetair.com/.

With a wide flight network across Asia and Australia, and hundreds of flights per day, together with modern and environmentally-friendly aircraft, professional cabin crews, organic hot meals of global culinary culture, the world is now at your fingertips with just one click at www.vietjetair.com or the Vietjet Air mobile app.

Asia, Australia getting close with promotion offered by Vietjet hinh anh 2From now to December 31, 2023, from 0h00 to 23h59 every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, passengers have opportunities to hunt for 0 VND tickets on website www.vietjetair.com and Vietjet Air mobile app.(Photo: Vietjet Air)

Vietjet is a fully-fledged member of International Air Transport Association (IATA) with the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certificate. As Vietnam’s largest private carrier, the airline has been awarded the highest ranking for safety with 7 stars by the world’s only safety and product rating website airlineratings.com and listed as one of the world’s 50 best airlines for healthy financing and operations by Airfinance Journal for many consecutive years. The airline has also been named as Best Low-Cost Carrier by renowned organizations such as Skytrax, CAPA, and Airline Ratings./.

Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/asia-australia-getting-close-with-promotion-offered-by-vietjet/254159.vnp

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Sesame-Crusted Tuna Tataki with Wasabi Cream and Mixed Salad

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Executive Chef Lâm Quốc Huy from Mai House Saigon Hotel

The combination of tropical fruit and succulent tuna, blended with rich wasabi cream of this standout starter is a perfect choice for those who are looking for a healthy and balanced meal.

The tuna is coated with toasted sesame seeds and then seared briefly on each side, resulting in a tender and juicy fish that is cooked to perfection. The mixed salad and a subtle kick of spicy wasabi cream provide a refreshing and crunchy texture that balances the flavours and adds more nutrients to the dish.

Sesame-Crusted Tuna Tataki with Wasabi Cream and Mixed Salad

Ingredients:

  • Tuna: 120g
  • Dijon mustard: 50g
  • White sesame: 50g
  • Black sesame: 50g

Mixed salad:

  • Baby cucumber: 50g
  • Cherry tomato: 30g
  • Beansprouts: 10g
  • Edible flowers: 3 pieces

Wasabi cream:

  • Wasabi mustard: 5g
  • Whipping cream: 60g

Preparation:

• Marinate the tuna with yellow mustard, then roll in white and black sesame.

• Sauté the tuna for 10 seconds on each side.

• Thinly slice the baby cucumber and roll into delicate wheels

• Mix the wasabi mustard and whipping cream until the mixture thickens.

Presentation:

• Cut the tuna into thin slices and place on top of the mixed salad.

• Dab some mustard cream sauce on the tuna and around the plate.

• Garnish with beansprouts, edible flowers, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber

You can enjoy Sesame-Crusted Tuna Tataki or a Business Set Lunch at C’est La Vie Restaurant, 2nd floor, Mai House Saigon Hotel, 157 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa Street, Võ Thị Sáu Ward, Hồ Chí Minh City. Tel: +84 (0) 2873039000. — VNS

Source: http://ovietnam.vn/dining/sesame-crusted-tuna-tataki-with-wasabi-cream-and-mixed-salad_344600.html

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