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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Asia! We are as passionate about food as we are with the law. And no one knows local food better than those who walk the ground.

In our Rajah & Tann Asia Food Guide series, our lawyers are delighted to share with you their favourite dishes in the heart of the cities where we operate and give you a taste of the delightful food the region has to offer.

We bring you to savour the most authentic Asian food including under-the-radar eateries that only locals will frequent. This is our home ground, our advantage.

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Vietnam is abundant with natural resources and exciting culinary possibilities. From its traditional (there are apparently about 500 traditional dishes) cuisine to its exemplary French, opportunities to savour great food in Vietnam are bountiful.

The quintessential Pho and refreshing spring rolls are staple comfort food together with the freshest herbs and aromatic sauces. End off your meal with a fragrant brew – the famed Vietnamese coffee reaches deep into the soul and warms the heart…

Vietnam

2. PHO"A ubiquitous Vietnamese dish. The unassuming broth is robust, full-bodied and has a nice umami flavour from the beef. They are also very generous with the beef slices, which are tender and melt-in-your-mouth. Delicious!"

1. BUN CHA“Bun Cha is a perennial favourite among locals. It is served with caramelised grilled pork over a plate of white rice noodle and herbs with a side of fish sauce. A plate of fresh greens is also served on the side consisting perilla, mint, coriander, and Thai basil. The flavours are clean yet bright, and it’s not hard to see why this is a lunchtime fixture all over the capital!"

Try it at: Bun Cha Ta 21 Nguyễn Hữu Huân, Lý Thái Tổ, Hoàn Kiếm, Old Quater, HanoiTel: +84 9 6684 8389

CHAU HUY QuangManaging Partner, Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers

Try it at: Phở Thìn13 Lò Đúc, Ngô Thì Nhậm, Hai Bà Trưng, HanoiTel: +84 4 3821 2709

CAO DANG DuySenior Associate,Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers

HANOI


4. GRILLED PORK ON SUGAR CANE AND RICE VERMICELLI"Absolutely the place to be if you would like to try some local snacks."

Try it at: Gánh Phạm Ngọc Thạch58/4 Phạm Ngọc Thạch, Quận 3, Ho Chi Minh CityTel: +84 28 3829 5243

6. CHẢ CÁ"This restaurant serves only one specialty dish - Cha Ca, catfish cooked with turmeric, dill, scallions and vegetables, and is deep fried in a skillet in front of your eyes. Once the catfish turns a crisp golden brown, you can eat it with cold noodles, chopped peanuts, and a light drizzle of fermented fish sauce."

Try it at: Quán Chả Cá Lã Vọng36 Tôn Thất Thiệp, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh CityTel: +84 28 3915 3343

Try it at: Rice Field - Homecooked Vietnamese Cuisine75 Hồ Tùng Mậu, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: +84 90 693 86 36

5. BANANA FLOWER SALAD WITH DEEP FRIED EEL, AND DEEP-FRIED MACKEREL WITH GREEN MANGO & FISH SAUCE"Set in the middle of downtown HCMC hides a countryside oasis complete with murals of pre-1975 Vietnam and terraces of rice plants to mimic the rice paddy fields. This picture of juxtaposition is the brainchild of Tran Dinh Huy, a visionary restaurateur behind numerous celebrated and popular restaurants in Vietnam. The menu here is well-curated, extensive and includes popular Vietnamese dishes from all regions of the country."

TRAN THI PHUONG ThaoPartner, Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers

3. COM TAM"Com Tam, or broken rice, is usually served with a slab of freshly grilled pork chop and fried egg. The pork chop is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce and sugar, then grilled over the coal until it is nicely charred and juicy. Frequented primarily by locals, this hole-in-the-wall eatery may be a bit of a track out, but you’ll be rewarded with one of the heartiest dishes around!"Try it at: Cơm tấm Ba Ghiền84 Đặng Văn Ngữ, Phường 10, Phú NhuậnHo Chi Minh City Tel: +84 8 3846 1073

VU THI QueChairwoman,Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers

HO CHI MINH

Logan LEUNGForeign Counsel,Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers

CHAU HUY QuangManaging Partner, Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers

PHOTO: RICE FIELD

PHOTO: GÁNH PHẠM NGỌC THẠCH


8. BÁNH XÈO "Banh Xeo is a savoury Vietnamese crepe that comes with pork belly, shrimps and bean sprouts. Wrap the Banh Xeo with some lettuce, bean sprouts and mint leaves, and dip it into the chilli sauce for the extra oomph!"

Try it at: Bánh Xèo 46A Đinh Công Tráng46A Đinh Công Tráng, Tân Định, Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh CityTel: +84 8 3925 0885

"Gà lên mâm is served on a bamboo platter, and consists of a whole chicken served either boiled or roasted on a bamboo tray, served with a portion of sticky rice."

Try it at: Ân Nam Quán59 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, Đa Kao, Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh CityTel: +84 8 3910 0988

7. GÀ LÊN MÂM


Logan LEUNGForeign Counsel,Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers

9. CAO LAU "Cao Lau is a Vietnamese dish made with rice noodles, sliced barbequed pork, local greens, and crunchy croutons. Often regarded as one of the most iconic dishes in Vietnam, Cao Lao cannot be replicated elsewhere as the water used comes from the ancient Cham wells surrounding Hoi An. A must eat if you're in Hoi An!"

Try it at: Quán Cao Lầu Thanh26 Thai Phien, Hoi AnTel: +84 235 2211 909

NGUYEN DINH Nha Partner,Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers

TRAN Xuan CHI ANHPartner,Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers

10. BUN THIT “Bun Thit is a popular Vietnamese cold rice-vermicelli dish made with slices of grilled lemongrass pork, fried spring rolls, and a variety of herbs and greens. The grilled pork is sweet, smoky and charred to perfection. Also worth a mention are the spring rolls that are stuffed with juicy prawn meat and springy glass noodles, deep fried to a satisfying crunch."Try it at: Hanh Restaurant11 Pho Duc Chinh, HueTel: +84 234 3833 552

HOI AN

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TRAN Xuan CHI ANHPartner,Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers

HO CHI MINH

PHOTO: ÂN NAM QUÁN

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BUN CHA

2. PHỞ THÌN

3. COM TAM BA GHIEN

8. BÁNH

4. GÁNH PHẠM NGỌC THẠCH

7. ÂN NAM QUÁN

6. QUÁN CHẢ CÁ LÃ

5. RICE FIELD

9. QUÁN CAO LẦU THANH

10. HANH RESTAURAN

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BUN CHA

2. PHỞ THÌN

3. COM TAM BA GHIEN

8. BÁNH


7. ÂN NAM QUÁN


5. RICE FIELD


10. HANH RESTAURAN

1. Bun Cha Ta 21 Nguyễn Hữu Huân, Lý Thái Tổ, Hoàn Kiếm, Old Quater, HanoiTry: Bun Cha

2. Phở Thìn13 Lò Đúc, Ngô Thì Nhậm, Hai Bà Trưng, HanoiTry: Pho

3. Com Tam Ba Ghien84 Đặng Văn Ngữ, Ho Chi Minh CityTry: Com Tam 4. Gánh Phạm Ngọc Thạch58/4 Phạm Ngọc Thạch, Quận 3, Ho Chi Minh CityTry: Grilled Pork on Sugar Cane and Rice Vermicelli

5. Rice Field - Homecooked Vietnamese Cuisine75 Hồ Tùng Mậu, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh CityTry: Banana Flower Salad with Deep Fried Eels, and Deep-Fried Mackerel with Green Mango & Fish Sauce

6. Quán Chả Cá Lã Vọng36 Tôn Thất Thiệp, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh CityTry: Chả Cá

7. Ân Nam Quán59 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, Đa Kao, Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh CityTry: Gà Lên Mâm

8. Bánh Xèo 46A Đinh Công Tráng46A Đinh Công Tráng, Tân Định, Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh CityTry: Bánh Xèo

BUN CHA

2. PHỞ THÌN

3. COM TAM BA GHIEN

8. BÁNH


7. ÂN NAM QUÁN


5. RICE FIELD


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Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City

Hoi An

9. Quán Cao Lầu Thanh26 Thai Phien, Hoi An Try: Cao Lầu

BUN CHA

2. PHỞ THÌN

3. COM TAM BA GHIEN

8. BÁNH


7. ÂN NAM QUÁN


5. RICE FIELD


10. HANH RESTAURAN

Hue

10. Hanh Restaurant11 Pho Duc Chinh, HueTry: Bun Thit

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Updated on Mar 2020

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