EDITOR'S NOTE:

Ho Chi Minh City is a favorite destination for many foreign tourists not only because of its beautiful scenery but also because of its diverse cuisine with many delicious dishes.

VietNamNet newspaper introduces a series of articles "Western tourists try Vietnamese food in Ho Chi Minh City" about the experiences of international tourists when enjoying Vietnamese food in this city.

Sejong Oh is a content creator from South Korea, currently owning a YouTube channel with more than 111,000 subscribers. Recently, Sejong had a long trip to Ho Chi Minh City and spent time experiencing local dishes.

The male tourist said he prioritized street food because it was affordable and gave him a real local feel. Among the dishes he had enjoyed, he was especially impressed with the beef stew sandwich at a restaurant in Tan Binh district.

Sejong said he visited the place in the evening. However, it was quite late when he arrived and the shop was about to close, so he had to return the next morning.

At the restaurant, Sejong ordered a beef stew sandwich for 35,000 VND.

While waiting, the Korean tourist revealed that he had enjoyed a dish similar to beef stew during his trip to Vietnam four years ago. It was pho bo bo vang (beef noodle soup with red wine sauce). "One of the best dishes I have ever eaten in Vietnam," Sejong said.

After that trip, he admitted to liking Vietnamese dishes like hu tieu and bo kho.

When the beef stew sandwich was served, the Korean guest complimented its eye-catching appearance. The beef stew was served in a separate bowl, with yellow from potatoes, orange from carrots… served with bread and herbs.

“The beef is braised with potatoes, carrots and has a thick sauce. There are also green onions and sliced ​​onions on top,” he said.

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Korean YouTuber nodded in approval when tasting the sauce

When he tasted the first spoonful of the sauce, Sejong was surprised by the rather attractive flavor. “It was exactly the flavor I expected from this sandwich,” the Korean YouTuber exclaimed.

He showed his expertise by tearing the bread into small pieces and dipping it in the sauce.

The young customer commented that at first glance at the color, he thought this dish was quite salty, but when he tasted it, he found the flavor rich and with a distinctive aroma.

He even humorously compared the taste of beef stew to an art form because of the perfect blend of many different ingredients.

“The beef is very tender, and it tastes even better when it's hot, to the point that I sweat a lot,” said the Korean customer.

He also believes that because beef stew bread needs to be enjoyed hot, it is suitable for breakfast or dinner, when the weather is cool so that diners can fully enjoy the attractive flavor of the dish.

Sejong further revealed that one of the reasons why he found the beef stew so delicious and attractive was its affordable price. He commented that the price was quite suitable for Korean tourists.

“I really don’t know how to describe the taste of this dish. The broth looks rich but is not spicy, with a slightly sweet taste,” Sejong shared his feelings.

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The male tourist ate all the beef stew sandwiches.

At the end of the meal, Sejong admitted that he felt happy to enjoy the beef stew sandwich.

He even said that this dish is difficult to cook at home, if you don't know how to prepare it, the meat can be tough and the sauce is not as rich and delicious as in the restaurant. "It's so delicious, I really like this dish," he said.

Korean YouTuber suggests this is a dish that tourists should try if they have the opportunity to visit Ho Chi Minh City.

Photo: Joomalnam

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