The dying art of COOKING BANH TET in Vietnam. Tet in Southern Vietnam!

[@KhanhNguyen-uv3dx]

I had tears in my eyes when Sonny handed over "Well Wishing" money to the elders to show his respect . I wish I still have my parents to repeat of doing so. I remembered long ago each Tet I wished my parents with the red envelopes that content some money, we called " Longevity ' gift . Each year I noticed more gray on my parent's hair. Memories can last forever, so for whom still have your parents, cherish these moments while you can.... Happy New Year !!!

[@Nice-music585]

This made me cry. I wish you the best.

[@KhanhNguyen-uv3dx]

Y Kal Thank you, btw It hit me hard to see more wrinkles when my parents smiled . Yet, I never forgot those smiles somehow they expressed more kindness with each year went by... Lol . Would I be like that when I get older ? I'm wondering

[@themodularmodular]

Jeez, Debbie.. why the hell did you throw goddamn onions to ppl?! sheesh

[@janievan1]

Khanh Nguyen yes they are gone so soon!

[@hatmurica7828]

3 videos over 3 days of Tet covering 3 regions of Vietnam. Awesome concept Sonny but even better is the execution of all 3 videos. Somewhere out there is a course on media at some university that is using you as an example of how to do it right. I just feel bad for those students after seeing your videos in class though as they will go out and wolf down a big mac.

[@kungprakoso]

you're trully beautiful 😍

[@TranNguyen-rw2vf]

Minh Nguyen nm

[@TriNguyenTPT]

Hahaha so true

[@Kelnx]

It always drove me nuts when I was in the Navy that we would go to all of these new and interesting places in Asia and all over the Pacific and my shipmates would just look for the closest McDonald's or anything like it for food. I had to drag guys to different restaurants to try the local cuisine. And for the most part, they were always glad I did. Except durian. We all really regretted trying durian.

[@BestEverFoodReviewShow]

Come like me on Instagram so your friends think you're popular and cool: @InstaSonnySide

[@jenkins80526]

Love the channel. Great videos and I do mean great! So entertaining. Make the vids a little longer and I'm in.

[@fanahevans8727]

come to Singapore too, Sonny!

[@lvxbulka1264]

Hey, go to Nha trang, i will show you a lot of good places to eat😋😋

[@rickyw.2631]

Sonny u da man, maaan!

[@gailbender4802]

I will follow you, but I have nothing to prove. My friends already know I'm cool. As a matter of fact, I am 52 and I live in a retirement community in Florida, so I'm known as 'the young lady with all the tattoos!' And yeah, I'm in a biker gang. I ride a three wheeled bicycle, because I'm cool like dat. People WISH they could be as cool as me.... I'm just sayin.....

[@LinhPham-rn4oi]

I'm happy that you called Tet "Lunar new year" instead of "Chinese new year". "Chinese new year" is a very biased way to talk about Tet because not only the Chinese people celebrate it but also many other asian countries' people do. I don't like whenever any foreigners call Tet "Chinese new year" because that makes me think by default, they mean only the Chinese people have Tet.

[@christineteehee]

Lĩnh Phạm yes I agree. Lunar New Year is a more inclusive term.

[@stayautumm1328]

I agree. So many time i have to correct my foreigner friend to speak it right. I dont like people call chinese new year while you are staying in Việt Nam. Chinese new year doesnt presentation for lunar new year in every country.

[@dunghenry2017]

thats right vietnam is rice civilization which pretty much based on moon so lunar new year is represented for a good year of rice harvests

[@tngchinghwa]

you do know that your country was under the rule of china for centuries right? only people with chinese heritage celebrates it, not just "asian countries"

[@koushuu]

@@tngchinghwa Bruh do you even understand English?

[@adamxeom]

you are making me miss Vietnam so much. Thank you for brinning this show and share this memoriable moment .

[@vietle1439]

Fun fact: The bitter melon in southern Vietnamese is homophone with "to overcome miserable". So southern Vietnamese eat it with the hope of overcoming all the miserable in the new year. The northern Vietnamese people dont call bitter melon as the southern people so northerners do not usually eat it in Tet

[@vietle1439]

mướp đắng :v

[@yourmother8775]

Mướp đắng ở trong nam thì là trái khác 😀

[@HuongNguyen-tr5rw]

Your Mother là gì ạ?

[@ngthuyduong52hz]

​@@HuongNguyen-tr5rw là trái mướp, nhưng đắng

[@pirotess2]

Khổ qua

[@Kim-yi8im]

all mom in Vietnam often said that :" i just keep your lucky money for now, and when you grown up, you can take it back" but trust me, it will never happen, you cant take back your money

[@kaykaykaliseo2702]

This made me laugh so hard because it brings back memories when I would receive those red envelopes and not get to keep any of it.. ANY.

[@alicerusalka7688]

John Nguyen that’s the joke random guy, it’s a joke not a dick don’t take it so hard.

[@Think-About-It]

Well, she used those money to buy you things, like food, clothing, and etc.

[@kpoptrash2740]

Ye my mom had mine so that she could buy clothes

[@wongkengmun1103]

Same like Malaysian Chinese moms haha

[@johnnytabry5519]

Grandma can slap!! English or not, Grandmas have six sense when it comes to someone talking shit about their food :D

[@Mike-oi2th]

Johnny Tabry Absolutely right! While watching, my mum just sneak in the room and slap me on the head “ I cook better than her” she said.

[@angkolgefi1331]

I had a lot of patients who were in critical state.. I was so toxic... When I arrived home and Heard a notification that you had a new video... I opened immediately my youtube app... Feel so relaxed and happy.. keep it up

[@KhanhNguyen-uv3dx]

Gefinition Vlogs I readed your comment at least 4 times. I've decided to pitched in more of my income thru my friend for kids who suffered in VN ( specially in education). Your professional inspiration helped me gain a better understanding of how important it is to achieve not only a medical degree on hand but also the paralleled compassion that you share with your patients. It's so admirable beyond words... I hope you enjoyed your time off to balance it out , please accept my New Year best wishes to your entire family.

[@b0wnguyen316]

I feel the same way! It helps me clear my mind I have a rough time sleeping. The last two nights I watched a few episodes to help me fall asleep.

[@piajensen5591]

Wonderful Tet series! Thank you for showing us the traditions in Vietnam during the Lunar New Year. That's beautiful.

[@oneviwatara9384]

Pia Jensen Originated from China, ( Lao name ), its was Lao ppl that introduced to Viet, ( Lao given name for Vietnamese ), thousand of years ago. Vietnamese, ( English name ), got it name from a country called Viet, Nam, ( Vietnam ), ( Lao given name ). Ha, Noi, ( Hanoi ), Sai, Gon, ( Saigon ), Hai, Phong, ( Haiphong ), is Lao names.

[@piajensen5591]

Thank you for the history lesson, I should have known it would be more complex!

[@vtrucvan]

Living far away from home, seeing your videos on Tet holidays makes me miss Vietnam so much. Thank you for sharing your experience with us! And happy lunar new year :D

[@khyao7168]

Whenever I feel a little bit down, especially during this Covid-19 lockdown, I watch your videos. Suddenly, I'm all smiles and I feel my heart bursting with Joy.

[@levineff3484]

i love how accepting they are to an american who’s learning their culture love you sonny! keep making us happy with the amazing content

[@annebell7274]

I really can't get over how much hospitality and kindness they showed you. A wonderful family and such a lovely spread of food 💕👌👌💕

[@RottedDollface]

I love when the lovely lady slapped his leg, 😂😂 This is just so beautiful, I hope I can visit Vietnam one day. And hopefully this tradition will never die off, and more and more young ones learn how to make Banh Tet!!! ! 🌹🌹🌹

[@laurasalva7256]

Dear Sonny, That was a very sweet gesture . . . you participating in the Vietnamese tradition by giving the elders the red envelops. I am raw vegan and cry sometimes when I watch people cooking meat, but I am hooked on your channel. I am Vietnamese (American) and feel you are helping me to reconnect to my roots through your channel. I feel you have a Vietnamese soul . . . and a beautiful one as well. Keep up the good work.

[@richyeatsworld]

You're like one of the few if not the only food review channel on KZbin where I don't cringe from the weirdness or the try-hardness (for lack of a better word). Your personality is infectious and really keeps us fans coming back. What I don't understand is how you don't have more subscribers! Keep up the good work!

[@BestEverFoodReviewShow]

Thank ya

[@vonhidalgo6211]

It took a while before he treded, i think the breaking point was the covering of the jolibee. I remember when he was around 50k few months ago

[@angelanguyen7256]

That smack on your knee haha a sign of love 🤣

[@Codex_0613]

seeing foreigners trying out our traditions is really great i love how you really immerse yourself in the experience by gifting good luck money to the elders and exchanging new year wishes

[@galatians4268]

I can’t wait to see this channel continue to grow even more. Truly an amazing guy.

[@stevetran365]

This Tet series is very heartwarming for me. Unfortunately, this year I was not able to spend Tet with my family bc my girlfriend had surgery. But while she was recovering, we watched your Tet videos and at least experienced Tet with you Sonny. We are both foodies, so a video about Tet food is probably the best way to spend Tet for us anyways haha.

[@tdombui]

Growing up in Southern California, I can say that the Viet-American community has amazing access to authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Banh tet during the new year and everything else you can imagine. Amazing amazing amazing Vietnamese food in SoCal. Check out SoCal sometime, Sonny, especially Westminster (the biggest Vietnamese diaspora outside of Vietnam). You will not be disappointed. Seriously the best food show ever

[@InfinitySlayer1]

Trevor is too repetitive and a bit bland and Mark has freakish face reactions and eats too wildly to the point its a bit uncomfortable. this is by far the best food review show. genuine and sarcastic personality with realistic reactions to everything. Also imo the best editing and production quality. Keep it up sonny, i hope that you're able to expand your channel vastly.

[@coolitz]

R-Ditty Music Yesssss I know what you mean, I don't enjoy watching those two's videos as much as before.

[@BestEverFoodReviewShow]

Thanks :)

[@mi2092]

Lol 😂 you are so good at describing.

[@riceinice]

R-Ditty Music omg you read my mind

[@geniussuga3522]

R-Ditty Music. Agree!!! But I wonder why does his video have less views than them? It's actually much much better

[@SuperZytoon]

Beautiful video today featuring the entire family in their celebration of Tet. All of the food looked so scrumptious! As always, Bestie, loved you and your humorous way of looking at things!

[@lvoecloud]

"what's up with all this wild life here" lmao xD

[@mawordson7489]

Lvoecloud 😂

[@RAOfficial20]

Fly: Nothing just checking by.

[@lr-hn2ow]

The quality has changed so much

[@nialljayger6419]

Found your channel about a month or two ago and by far this is the best food show ever. I hope your channel grows even bigger and you continue to travel to other places man!

[@ktd637]

"When you were little, what did you do with your tet money?" My mom took it all....every asian household can relate to this. haha! Never seen any tet money my whole life. LOL

[@mrjackbilbo]

You seriously rock man,. Your videos makes me want to travel to vietnam even more

[@Peaches91]

I love love love getting notifications for your show Sonny. Keen to visit Vietnam someday!

[@x3PennyJennyx3]

haven‘t been in vietnam since 14 years and im going back this year and am very excited, watching your videos 24/7. thank you for being so kind and respectful to everyone

[@ngandang96]

Sonny you are inside Vietnamese culture right now I feel so touched:)I hope you will get to experience biggest holidays in other cultures as well:)

[@annpham6455]

This was so cute! So glad you got to partake in such a special holiday, and I admire the respect you have for the people in vietnam!!! happy new year bro :-)

[@ohern2237]

I know she works with him but I find her to be so cute.

[@fanyonemt6255]

9:56 "It's too late to dip into it" HAHAHA

[@Kittindian]

i loved that.. And she can actually sing too!!!

[@CrystVeno]

LMAO

[@NguyenNgocThuyThuong]

I love that part, that girl have humor

[@bryon261]

My mom and dad make these every new year! They’re such a great team making it! Her wrap game is still on point!

[@jillreyes4183]

i really enjoyed all your video. Specially when your tour guide is Miss Mi.. she's fun to watch, you two have chemistry..

[@herrlindner]

These are not only amazing food videos, they make people come together. Thanks for your work man.

[@DannyNQH]

Wishing everyone a wonderful new year filled with lots of good food!

[@notmytruename6609]

This family is adorable... the Grandma slappin his knee, the down to earth hostess with her "New York City" shirt. Love it.

[@linethjj]

Woke up on time!!! Can’t wait for the next episodes!!! Thank you for your hard work !!!

[@BestEverFoodReviewShow]

Thanks for watching!

[@aznriceboi20004]

Again. Seriously underrated video. So much culture and traditions all placed in different amazingly displayed dishes that represent the past year of hard work and the hopefulness of the coming year for Vietnamese people. Thanks for uploading this.

[@brendanhoffmann8402]

This is so cool! I never knew My was a guide, was she the producer too at this time?

[@jeffreybriones4373]

I asked the same thing and now I think she's his girlfriend

[@bettynewberry1]

Beautiful family sharing their celebrations with you. So generous to provide their home and feast for your show.

[@si_quest]

i love the new Sonny that tries to speak native language more, keep it up dude!

[@loekdjcv]

your videos are so humble. Its always a joy watching your videos. Keep doing what you love and be yourself. that's what makes your channel so unique.

[@RSGuides577]

Refreshing change from Mark Weins and Food Ranger.

[@ChasingaPlate]

Love these sorts of experiences! Brilliant job showing it off Sonny. Glad you got to enjoy a cold one 🍺

[@annakhonwai9672]

Lmao I love it when she sings "it's too late to dip it in the sauce" and Sonny just tries so hard not to laugh while eating 😂😂😂

[@dudea3378]

He's actually supposed to dip the rice paper in water before using so that it softens and can be used as a wrap. But he already started using it dry and so that's why she said it's too late to dip it in the water, not the sauce

[@anjutiwari365]

Hey Sonny. I'm a new subscriber of your channel. I really like your videos because I can relate to most of it.. I'm from northeast India, you'll be amazed how similar the northeastern culture is to that of Vietnam or China, in terms of pork, fresh river food, rice beer etc. You should visit.. I like 4 things about your videos 1. It's funny 2. You show the process of how you get your food or the hunt 😊 3. You mention the price tags which makes it easier for people to calculate and inspire to travel. 4. You use a "healthy" sarcasm to state the obvious negative side of things. 😂

[@simpleasf9857]

Its too late to dip into it

[@alexanderleon6695]

like your sister 😉

[@awks_eats]

Love the energy of you and your Onetrip Guide - she definitely needs more appearance in your future videos

[@HatakeMizu]

Banh tet is my favorite new years food Q_Q!! .... the one with the pork in center and fried ♥

[@BestEverFoodReviewShow]

Yeah 100x better when fried

[@dieutrangngo9662]

I’m glad that you get to know more ab our Tet holiday ^^ and also thank you for spreading vietnamese culture to the world.

[@TheRebornofSocialVietSub]

I'm in my hometown and enjoy your video very chill and comfortable. I hope you will live Vietnam. So miss you.

[@YukiOokami18]

The Reborn of Social VietSub I assume you meant to say 'live' instead? Leave isn't right here

[@TheRebornofSocialVietSub]

OMG I'm sorry.

[@annyho9072]

Sonny, I must say I love you so much! you are kind, generous, humorous. I laugh a lot when i watch your videos. I hope you and all foreigners will have a lot of beautiful impression when visiting or living in Vietnam.

[@thienluu4363]

Proud to be a Vietnamese!

[@mariusnemanius2909]

i saw all your vlogs, this is the best so far for me, that family meal experience is so cool makes me want to have a big family

[@rveasna22]

🎵It's too laaate🎵 to dip into it. Lmfao I watched that part like 10 times

[@samanthav3141]

Anti-double dipping song. She did vibrato too. Cracked me up.

[@nancyan9183]

I love your videos! The music, food, guests, humor, and visuals are always so fun and beautiful!! Chuc mung nam moi!

[@brandonshin9782]

Good thing you kept the bandana on, Sonny. Showing that much forehead skin these days is just indecent.

[@Thjr13enGhost]

i misread that as foreskin :-o

[@Animeow08]

Thjr13enGhost me too 😂

[@MorningOnMars]

@@Animeow08 Me too.

[@shanessy888]

😂

[@pauladawson2648]

God Bless You SONNY . Very well mannered fella. I love the respect you show, while trying to make the hosts you are staying with feel at ease. P. S I am a big fan xxxx

[@starlight-or8up]

I love this. They are so friendly.

[@gregtheshark]

Fantastic series on Tet Sonny. I enjoyed every minut and lov how you relate to the Vietnamese culture. Your channel is my favourite food/travel blog. Look forward to each new show. Keep up the great work mate

[@ruudsch88]

"pork belly, Chinese sausage, some.. plants" 🤣 8.03

[@cathynequing1830]

Your videos are sooo addicting to watch. What best reason for men and socities to come together but for food. Always excited to watch your new videos :)

[@TheRebornofSocialVietSub]

this is not cucumber.LOL.

[@phamcuong9183]

Like before even watching it! It’s insane how you could push 3 vids in 3 days at this content quality. Respect! And Happy New Year brother!

[@IchigoDaNye]

3 vids in 3 days! POGGERS

[@emmanicolerulez]

Happy Lunar New Year Sonny! I love how you always pop out from behind something, hilarious!

[@RottedDollface]

Just woke up, so happy this is what I wake up to!!! 🌹🌹🌹👍

[@BestEverFoodReviewShow]

Finna woke

[@makalagarcia3205]

Omg .. I have literally been binging on all your videos for the past four days 😥😃😃 I am in love with you show . Wish you had more followers . But you've got mines for sure . Hii from Trinidad and Tobago

[@dokjer007]

Video i've been looking for 😂 too much Myyyyyy in one video 🤣😍

[@trucle4520]

Miss Tet in Southern so much. Thank you for making real videos about Vietnam, they are very nice :))

[@mydang2002]

i love that you call her "Me", not "Mai"

[@neiliangerona879]

what is the name of the girl?

[@TheCherryblossom32]

I introduced my dad to your videos since he was from Vietnam and he really likes your videos. He's even said that he likes the way you review food better than the videos from when Gordon Ramsay went to Vietnam and tried Vietnamese food.

[@AnubisFenrir]

3:54 that smile at that moment sonny realize he hit a nerve 😂🤣😂

[@90sDragonkid]

7AM here. Starving after your video. Love your videos. My official favorite travel foodie channel/person!

[@happypolkadots7544]

LOL you got spanked by grandma Vietnamese style 😂

[@robjackson8348]

Sonny I love how respectful you are to all the people you meet while still keeping it funny well done my man keep it up 🖒

[@annh596]

Watching almost a year after the vids release lol who watching feb 2019???

[@gorecrux]

When she smacked your leg 😂😂 great video, Sonny! Your videos get better and better. You really are the #1 KZbinr, especially in the travel/food realm. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@TheRebornofSocialVietSub]

Love your channel so much.

[@ThePasserby76]

You really are a master in creating super interesting and creative show. Sometimes even if the food is not that interesting, your literary jingles, jokes, sudden moves, funny faces etc. etc. etc. really make the show to be a moment well enjoyed. Thank you.

[@jasonnguyen1840]

Sonny, "Bánh Tét" is different from "Tết" Same Americanzied pronunciations but they're written differently in Vietnamese. Keep up the good work bruh.

[@user-mu9oq1rt5u]

bánh trưng chiên chấm xì dầu :))

[@phuongvang4823]

A big thanks to Sonny for making these videos. It truly eases my homesickness.

[@usharai3847]

I loved ur every video😍😍 Love From nepal♥♥

[@vincermrz9693]

looking back on this video.. "My" looks so innocent.. and that she is still there working in the background just proves how amazing this channel is.. props to all the staff doing great things! sunny is blessed with a great team.. keep it up!!

[@infinitylove2713]

4:00 that expression😍

[@rufusbodine507]

From my mother's home town. it's a beautiful place surrounded by rivers. From one cook to another, the food was prepared just right.

[@rickyw.2631]

This must be his main chick cuz he eating with her family on that actual Tet Holiday!

[@cyruz25]

ricky w. actually she’s his manager

[@rickyw.2631]

Cyril Carisosa It was only a joke, American humor, haha, Sonny would understand it

[@hokagepanapaan9525]

pretty girl

[@AyaAya-xr1sx]

watching your videos five days in a row now :) I’m getting addicted to it😍👍

[@lgbaongoc1163]

7:00 Just a note though, when in Asia, if you are giving an elder person a gift, always use both hands to hand the gift. Using one hand is disrespectful.🙂

[@guccigucci964]

I love ALL your videos! I found you sooo funny and interesting. Thanks for representing my country so well and with so much respect!

[@Minato96]

Hey Sonny, im curious, how long are you planning to stay in Vietnam? Because i don’t want you to leave haha

[@robfan7493]

The moment when she sang 'It's too late to dip into it', dude that was funny. Also Sonny you and your team are the best. I'll keep supporting ✌✌

[@xChan666]

HI Before 1 hour squad 🙋

[@shoshanakaawa6036]

This is by far the best video!!! The guest host and her family is amazing!!! She’s so funny!!!

[@pandorasactor7127]

*BESTIE SQUAAADDDD!!*

[@tim6791]

I love this video... it expresses the foods of my Vietnamese friends. I have eaten these delicious foods many times and it is a special treat. Try all of them. Than k you so much, ahn ba.

[@GrillWasabi]

It's not dying art. In United States, Cambodians make these all the time during holidays and funeral ceremonies.

[@BlazingHeaven]

They're not Banh Tet. They're Zongzi ( called Nom Chang in Cambodia ). They can be made in any shape, wrapped in any kind of leaves and is way more easy to make.

[@nightowlpiont1]

Hoàng Nguyễn Phạm Minh I don't think op meant "nom chang". Pretty sure he/she knows the difference. Cambodians cook it exactly the same way. Same ingredients and same method of cooking.

[@GrillWasabi]

Hoàng Nguyễn Phạm Minh Lol Nhoam chahng is different than nhoam sahm chrook. yeee me lawp yooorn nee!

[@BlazingHeaven]

If you used to try both, you can tell the difference. Chinese in my country make Zongzi on Zhongxiao Festival. As I'm living near a Chinese district, I usually have it for breakfast at that time of the year. I also tried what you mentioned during my trip to Cambodia last year and it was just Cambodian style Zongzi. It doesn't have the unique smell of Banh Tet and tastes completely different. They even altered many ingrendients to their liking.

[@nightowlpiont1]

Hoàng Nguyễn Phạm Minh I guess you've tried the lesser version from whatever place you ate at whilst in Cambodia.

[@aaramzee]

Always enjoyable and more enjoyable when local families become part of your vlog