(VOVWORLD) - Lam rice, or rice in bamboo tubes, is a typical dish of ethnic minorities in the mountainous areas of Northwest Vietnam.This combination of rice and bamboo tubes creates a dish that has the special taste of a mountain wilderness. A bite ofLam rice with some fragrant grilled fishand a sip of corn wine will make you fall in love with Thai cuisine.

(VOVWORLD) - Fermented buffalo skin is a traditional dish of the Thai ethnic minority in Vietnam’s northern mountains. The dish is made only when Thai people have special guests or on special occasions like weddings, funerals, and ritual ceremonies. Along with rice in bamboo tube, cone wine, and grilled fish, buffalo skin is one dish you should try if you visit the region.

(VOVWORLD) - “Pho cuon” - Fresh rice paper rolls with stir fried beef and herbs is very fresh and tasty with various herbs and beef. It has become a famous street food of Hanoi for more than two decades.

(VOVWORLD) - The Japanese are known for their long life expectancy, longer than almost anywhere else in the world. This is mainly thanks to their healthy diet. The most important characteristic of Japanese people’s eating habit is that they eat raw foods and do not use sauces with a strong flavor. One example is sushi.

(VOVWORLD) - Basmati rice is the popular very long grain rice grown in northern India. Cooked basmati rice is made especially flavorful by adding milk and various spices.

(VOVWORLD) - Taste of Australia, the annual celebration in Vietnam of Australian food, beverages, and culture is back this month. The program includes, among other activities, the Taste of Australia Culinary Competition. The preliminary round of this year’s Taste of Australia Culinary Competition has concluded in Hanoi with two youngsters from the Pegasus cooking school emerging as winners.

(VOVWORLD) - “Pudding Raja” is a Malaysian specialty that was originally a special dessert for the King. Pudding Raja is a favorite dessert that is also served during traditional Malay weddings and festivals. When in Malaysia, you will find that some dutiful Malay housewives will prepare Pudding Raja as a special afternoon tea accompaniment for the husband or family, especially on week-ends.

(VOVWORLD) - Corn cake with custard powder is an old time Malaysian favorite. It is served as a light dessert or a tea time treat. This simple dessert is prepared in minutes with only five ingredients, most of which are pantry staples.

(VOVWORLD) - Christmas is coming soon. If you’re looking for a cozy, romantic place to be with your dear ones at Christmas, we can help. Angelina Restaurant at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is offering a 6-course Christmas menu prepared by Executive Chef Paul Smart, which features scallops, chicken and mushroom, ravioli, cod, beetroot sorbet, lamb, and chocolate log cake.

(VOVWORLD) - The prosperous land of Mekong Delta brings a lot of fresh ingredients for making many delicious dishes. Sticky rice banana ginger candy and coconut candy are two Mekong River Delta-inspired desserts created by Vietnamese Canadian cook Diep To.