Vy Elena

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A former sous-chef with a passion for local ingredients. Elena spends her days deconstructing traditional flavors and sharing modern twists on classic regional dishes.

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Bánh Đa Cua Hải Phòng: Vietnam’s Famous Red Crab Noodle Soup

Hai Phong Street Food Bánh Đa Cua Hải Phòng: Red Noodles, Crab Broth, and One Very Serious Bowl The noodles are red. Not pink. Not orange. Red. You’ve...

Nem Cua Bể Hải Phòng: Vietnam’s Crispy Crab Spring Rolls

Nem Cua Bể Hải Phòng: Crispy Crab Spring Rolls Worth Traveling For First time I heard “crab spring rolls,” I thought regular spring rolls with...

Chả Cá Lã Vọng Hà Nội: The Famous Turmeric Fish With Dill

Chả Cá Lã Vọng: Hanoi Turmeric Fish With Dill That Somehow Works First time I had chả cá Lã Vọng, I didn’t get it. Fish? Dill?...

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Vietnamese Street Food Phrases: 24 Words I Actually Use at the Stall

The first time I sat down at a phở...

How to Eat Street Food in Vietnam Without Getting Sick: Before and After 7 Trips

The first time I tried to eat street food...

Getting Around Vietnam: How to Pick the Right Ride

Getting around Vietnam is the part of the trip...

My Vietnam Packing List After 3 Weeks of Eating My Way North to South

This Vietnam packing list is not a theory. It...
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