Getting a haircut in Nha Trang
Pho!!
Delicious coffee
Nha Trang- yet another beautiful beach
Mary asked me if we were eating Pho and the answer is yes- every morning! A huge bowl for breakfast. It is available throughout the day but it seems to be mostly eaten as a breakfast food. Our guesthouse in HCMC had breakfast included and the choice was either eggs and toast or Pho Bo (beef with rice noodle) which was brought on a tray from the food stall down the street. It is always served with a side of bean sprouts, herbs, lime, chilis, an assortment of sauces and green tea to drink. The broth is very involved and takes hours to make. It's made of oxtail, bones and lots of herbs and spices. The Vietnamese have very strong opinions about where to get the best Pho. We haven't tried one we didn't love and the price is right- between 25,000- 40,000 Vietnamese Dong ($1-2 USD.)
We are also really enjoying the Vietnamese coffee. Really strong filter coffee with condensed milk. I take mine over ice, Mike likes his hot. Super sweet and delicious. They always serve green tea with it too- something to sip while you're waiting for your coffee to drip. Also a bargain at about buck a cup.
Later today we're taking our first Vietnamese train up the coast to Hoi An. An overnight train- leaving at 10pm and arriving tomorrow morning. Just by chance we are showing up on the 14th day of the lunar month when they have a full moon festival. Really lucky!
And how much was that super duper haircut? :)
ReplyDeleteTom and I love Vietnamese food, and just went out to one of our favorite local places. We paid $28 for Pho and Bun and a spring roll. But it is very authentic and delicious. You made our mouths water!
That beach is gorgeous.....
I made chicken pho at home, and the broth making WAS very involved and time consuming, using a whole chicken, plus extra backs and necks, and whole coriander seed and a bunch of other stuff--the amazing flavor was well worth the effort! Love the idea of noodle soup every morning. :-)
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ReplyDeleteJill, Mike read this and he says he doesn't know how we're ever going to be able to go back to US prices after this. We can get a really nice room with breakfast included and eat 2 more meals for the same price as your dinner. We're going to be making our own Pho at home I guess. I'll have to get the recipe, Mary.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun Mike and Rebecca !
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