According to the list of Typical Vietnamese Cuisines Phase 1 announced and certified by the Vietnam Culinary Association (VCCA) on September 29 in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City ranked second after Hue, with the presence of 5 dishes, including: Saigon broken rice, Saigon bread, fish sauce hotpot, Saigon spring rolls and crispy fried noodles.
For many diners who love Ho Chi Minh City cuisine, the presence of crispy fried noodles is an interesting and new thing, besides the dishes that are too familiar. So, what is so attractive about this dish that it is on this list?
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Originating from China, crispy fried noodles have become popular since being introduced to our country, especially in Ho Chi Minh City. It is not difficult for diners to find a crispy fried noodle shop here, especially in places with a large Chinese community such as Cho Lon area.
Ly Dieu Han's family's crispy fried noodles cart has been passed down through 3 generations.
For nearly 40 years, selling crispy fried noodles as well as typical Chinese dishes in front of alley 237 Ha Ton Quyen street (District 11), Mr. Dam Chi Van (59 years old) said that his family's noodle cart has been passed down through 3 generations.
His father, a man of Cantonese origin, decided to open a noodle shop to make a living. Later, his father passed away and passed the noodle cart to him. Now, Mr. Van's two sons have also succeeded their father.
"Crispy fried noodles is one of the most typical dishes of my noodle cart. Many customers order this dish because everyone, young and old, can eat it. Knowing that it has become one of the 5 dishes of Ho Chi Minh City on the list of 121 typical culinary dishes, I was surprised and happy. I believe that my family's traditional dish will be known by many people and sought out to eat," he said with a smile.
A portion of noodles costs 85,000 VND at the restaurant.
[CLIP]: 3-generation crispy fried noodle cart in Cho Lon.
Mr. Ly Dieu Han (30 years old, Mr. Van's son) has nearly 15 years of experience selling noodles. He has been helping out since he was a child. He is currently the main chef cooking crispy fried noodles at this noodle cart, based on the experience passed down by his father.
According to him, authentic Chinese-style crispy fried noodles have two parts: the golden, crispy noodles and the sauce and side dishes. According to him, the secret of his family’s noodle cart lies not only in the quality of the noodles, which stay crispy for a long time, but also in the preparation of the sauce poured over them. The secret lies in the combination of ingredients such as shrimp, liver, skin, pork, octopus… stir-fried with bok choy, vegetables and seasoned well.
The thick sauce containing the above ingredients is poured over the fried noodles. When eaten, you will feel the freshness of each food combined with the crunchiness and chewiness of the noodles.
Golden, attractive noodles.
The crispy fried noodles at this noodle cart are quite "expensive", the lowest is 55,000 VND and the full portion is 85,000 VND. However, the price goes hand in hand with the quality, I give the noodles here a score of 8.5/10, worthy of becoming a "favorite restaurant".
Affordable price
However, not every crispy fried noodle shop has a price as "expensive" as the 3-generation noodle cart of Mr. Van's family. Not far away, in alley 341 Lac Long Quan street (District 11), the restaurant of Mr. Bui Quang Trung's family (32 years old) has surprisingly cheap prices.
The restaurant mainly sells typical Chinese dishes, with a menu of nearly 25 dishes, but prices start at only 28,000 VND. The owner said the restaurant has been open for 7 years, mainly selling to ordinary workers.
Mr. Trung has been selling crispy fried noodles and Chinese dishes for 7 years.
Crispy fried noodles at the restaurant are loved by customers.
Mr. Bui Quang Trung, ownerWith his experience, he said that the crispy fried noodles have their own appeal, besides other dishes in the restaurant. Among them, the crispy noodles are submerged in the rich sauce he made, along with the freshness of the ingredients eaten with it, making for an interesting culinary experience.
That is also the reason why Ms. Truc Le's family (40 years old, living in District 11) visits Mr. Trung's restaurant 5-6 times a week and almost every day orders crispy fried noodles. She said she has been a "regular" customer of the restaurant for many years and is also a "fan" of crispy fried noodles.
Ms. Truc Le is a "fan" of crispy fried noodles.
The dish is a harmonious combination of ingredients.
Coming from a Chinese family, she said she loves and is very attached to Chinese cuisine. When she heard that crispy fried noodles became one of the five dishes of Ho Chi Minh City on the list of typical Vietnamese dishes, she was proud and happy to know that Ho Chi Minh City cuisine, especially Chinese dishes, is more widely known.
Similarly, the Chinese-origin crispy fried noodles restaurant on Phan Dinh Phung Street (Phu Nhuan District) owned by Mr. Luu Gia Cuong (63 years old) has existed for nearly 30 years. The owner said that with a menu of only 5 dishes, the highlight of which is the crispy fried noodles, the restaurant is supported by many customers.
“The appeal of the crispy fried noodles at my restaurant is that the noodles are all handmade and traditional. The noodles are fried until golden brown and drizzled with a rich sauce made according to the restaurant's own recipe, which is also the secret to the restaurant's existence over all these years," the owner "revealed".
Mr. Cuong's restaurant is supported by customers.
With dishes priced at 50,000 VND, Ms. Phuong (30 years old, living in Phu Nhuan District) said she often comes here. Because her son loves crispy fried noodles, the mother and son often come to the restaurant to support. According to her, this dish can be enjoyed by people of all ages, so it is loved by many diners in Ho Chi Minh City.
Hue "champion"
With 6 dishes on the list of Typical Vietnamese Cuisines Phase 1, Thua Thien - Hue is the temporary "champion" with the following dishes: Hue beef noodle soup, tapioca dumplings wrapped in roasted pork, mussel rice, loc cake, vegetarian mixed fruit and vegetarian steamed rice in lotus leaves.
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