Appetizers

Baby Clams and Rice Crackers / Hen Xuc Banh Da

Vietnam's drinking culture (nhậu) is huge and deeply rooted in its history, social customs, and cultural practices. In Vietnam, the…

2 years ago

Spam Musubi

Spam Musubis is one of my all-time favorite snacks in the world! When I visited Hawaii, I had one every…

2 years ago

Sugarcane Shrimp / Chạo Tôm

Chảo Tôm is a delightful Vietnamese dish that combines the sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors of shrimp and sugarcane. It's…

2 years ago

Grilled Pork Skewers / Thịt Nướng

Vietnamese cuisine is renowned for its vibrant flavors, fresh ingredients, and delightful balance of sweet, salty, and savory tastes. One…

2 years ago

Dynamite Mussels

Do you remember when conveyor belt sushi was a thing back in the early 2000s? There was a restaurant called…

2 years ago

Hamachi Crudo with Yuzu Ponzu Sauce

When Hanna and I first started dating, we accidentally created a birthday tradition where we make each other a multi-course…

2 years ago

Fried Shrimp Toast

One of my favorite restaurants is Local Tide, located in Fremont, Washington! They serve some of the very best and…

2 years ago

Pork and Shrimp Spring Rolls / Gỏi Cuốn

Spring rolls are one of the most popular Vietnamese street foods, and the pork and shrimp spring roll is probably…

2 years ago

Brodard’s Grilled Pork Spring Roll Dupe / Nem Nướng Cuốn

One of the most famous spring rolls in the world comes from Brodards in Orange County. They popularized the grilled…

3 years ago

Loaded Pho Fries, Pho-Poutine, Phoutine!

I recently visited Canada for a bachelor trip, and between all the sightseeing and late-night adventures, one thing stood out—…

3 years ago