Why It's So Easy To Love Vietnam 🇻🇳 SAIGON First Impressions

[@hungrytoexplore]

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[@soku3889]

I see some people are worried about the girls who have invited you to eat with them. The girls are just being polite and friendly. In Vietnam, people often invite guests to eat or drink with them, which is very normal. They even invite you into their house for a meal, so don't think they are trying to scam you. What you need to do is start a conversation with them first, say a few sentences in Vietnamese and they will be extremely friendly with you. Trust me, I've been through it and I know what it's like. And in Vietnam, they no longer worry about Covid. Just enjoy your trip mate.

[@hungrytoexplore]

I wasn't worried at all. My 6th sense as a quick and accurate judgement of people and we had a little chat off camera when they invited me to sit down first. Then when she offered me to taste I turned the camera on. I have no issue sharing food, but obviously that is personal opinion. The beauty of travel is interactions with strangers! No issues here.

[@thumtlnguyen3626]

I just watched a clip about Russian refugees in Georgia. One Russian man wrote in the comment section that locals invited him for a cup of tea in their house and he was surprised and he still keeps up his guard. He goes on saying that in his Russia nobody does that and he grew up in a society where even a good deed he receives by strangers he has to be aware of.

[@Psi01]

When it comes to Vietnamese food, there is always attention to care to flavor balance, texture contrast, and freshness (partly because food is so plentiful there, but also because food doesn't last long in a hot & humid tropical environment). Second thing about Vietnamese cuisine, nuoc mam or fish sauce is in almost everything; it is basically a salty, clarified extraction of pure umami, made from fermented fish (mostly anchovies). Once you realize those two things, you'll have a better understanding of Vietnamese cuisine, no matter what dish you look at. (Note: probably won't find fish sauce in beverages or desserts, which tends to favor ingredients like beans, glutinous rice, gelatin, or just fruit).

[@hungrytoexplore]

You are very wise, thank you

[@Psi01]

@@hungrytoexplore No problem.

[@triptwo425]

I like the fact you mentioned feeling out of place or possibly anxious about vlogging from a new area. Makes ot more real and relatable. Best of luck for the channel!!

[@hungrytoexplore]

I try to keep it as real as possible, even if that annoys people sometimes. Not everything in travel is sunshine and roses. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@JL-yh2nh]

I’m British Vietnamese and I find it hard to adapt in Vietnam. This is very encouraging 🙌

[@hungrytoexplore]

Sure, it takes a little time but I think it’s worth the effort - it took a day or two and then I began to love it

[@bunnyhelper7791]

Vietnam have the best breads and ice coffee and noodles soup dry noodles , meat balls rice dishes and color sticky rice 😊and many desserts

[@hungrytoexplore]

The food is great! I hope you enjoy the upcoming videos

[@123DITHOI]

Bạn đã thưởng thức các món bánh dân gian của nam bộ chưa? Nếu được bạn hãy thử.mình tin chắc rằng bạn sẽ rất thích đấy, một ví dụ cho bạn tham khảo là " bánh chuối". Nice too meet you.❤

[@PreludeSon]

Its awesome to get the time to walk around and explore....you're quite fortunate to get the chance to experience Vietnam

[@hungrytoexplore]

yes, I am very lucky and was very happy to be there

[@yoongnuri3476]

Ở Việt Nam, hay Sài Gòn nói riêng có rất nhiều món ăn ngon. Chúc bạn có nhiều trải nghiệm thú vị và tìm được một món ăn yêu thích.

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thank you! So far it’s tasting very good haha

[@maxf3253]

Surprise! I caught the post the same day it was downloaded 😂. Love it

[@hungrytoexplore]

are you feeling ok? hahaha

[@maxf3253]

@@hungrytoexplore lol,right

[@FullFinnoy]

Saigon here we come!

[@hungrytoexplore]

yes! lots of good food to come!

[@streetfoodmagic2024]

Nice work Joe! Havent seen a fish soup before so that was good to see. I see Gary commenting below with the same FOMO lol. You know where all waiting for the 'Gagging Roaming Cook Duck Egg edit'.......I can feel a viral video coming bud!!!! Love your work mate!

[@hungrytoexplore]

Cheers man! The fish soup was really interesting. hahah The duck egg video is in the pipeline don't you worry about that.

[@doodahgurlie]

@@hungrytoexplore Make sure you kinda dip your toes in it by trying the quail egg version in tamarind sauce first. Then go for the duck egg (trung vit lon), but eat it like Vietnamese folks would eat it.

[@TheConqueror-k2m]

Love your videos about Vietnam. Keep on going! I will always wait for your new product.

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thank you so much!

[@edp4861]

Very nice review. Keep it up

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thank you :)

[@theroamingcook]

Nice work bud. Can’t believe you didn’t take me for that fish soup

[@hungrytoexplore]

haha next time my man, we will be back!

[@xlctdu]

The fish cake was made from a special fish’s filet. Then they add black pepper, dill, fish sauce and the fry it.

[@hungrytoexplore]

It was super tasty, I didn’t expect it to taste so good

[@rosieb4029]

Never get tired of south East Asian food do we 😅 Nice video!!!

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thanks Rosie, happy you liked it. Hopefully you enjoy the mini series

[@ThisFoodBangz]

Love Vietnamese food 🙌🏿

[@hungrytoexplore]

Yeah man, I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would, up there with some of the best!

[@doodahgurlie]

I saw your food tour in Hanoi...that was one of the best food tours and I tell other youtubers about it (Hanoi food tour is killing it based on your video, MomDuty, "Flora and Note", and Travelholics videos from there). Joe should do a food tour if he makes it to Hanoi.

[@nguyenphuongthao3993]

My favorite food stall!! The soup is light and flavorful and very good on a hot summer day!!

[@hungrytoexplore]

Oh that’s cool. I hope the video was enjoyable for you

[@thypham6705]

Con người việt nam thân thiện,gần gũi ,hiếu khách, Thức ăn việt nam ngon ,rẻ,nhiều món ăn bổ dưỡng Cuộc sống việt nam vui vẻ sống động HochiMinh City Sài gòn vui nhộn thú vị❤️👍

[@hungrytoexplore]

You are right, it is very friendly and very delicious! I'm very happy

[@thypham6705]

@@hungrytoexplore Yes!Me too

[@pupetreal]

love your commentaries Joe! I feel like I'm actually there eating these dishes with you haha

[@hungrytoexplore]

Ah thanks Ly, I appreciate it.

[@nhinguyenngoc4205]

Chu có trở lại Việt Nam nhớ thường thức nhiều món ăn ngon nha 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@hungrytoexplore]

Of course, everything is delicious

[@locbui5388]

Welcome to Vietnam 😊🇻🇳

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thank you

[@Sonam_tobden]

Good to see westerner having Asian meals.. love your clips,, here comes your new subscriber from Bhutan 🇧🇹

[@hungrytoexplore]

Welcome! My first subscriber from Bhutan

[@PhanDucAnh]

Welcome to my homecity 😊

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thank you! 😃

[@vantida]

The fish noodles looks interesting. I went to Ho Chi Minh long time ago but didn't try their real street food. It seems to be something unique there, sitting down on a tiny chair like that. Although charming, I don't think it's good for your back😂. By the way, the new style of your video is also enjoyable.

[@hungrytoexplore]

Sounds like you need a trip back there to fall in love with the food and the country! The small chairs are funny, all part of the experience haha

[@hungrytoexplore]

exactly, all part of it isn't it

[@vantida]

@@hungrytoexplore let's see 😂

[@co9mientay562]

​@@hungrytoexplore ,The seats are tiny because it is suitable for Vietnamese people and the convenience for street food carts. Wish you have a pleasant experience! Welcome to Vietnam !

[@dannymaiorana227]

You should try banh trang nuong and nem trang nuong. Delicious. A lady makes them in the evening on Ngo Thoi Nhiem st, near corner of Ba Huyen Thanh Quan st, D3. Delicious. Also some good bars and restaurants on N T N street. Enjoy

[@hungrytoexplore]

I’ll give it a go, thank you

[@chengerica]

Ha Noi is way less hectic, lots of old trees, you'll love it there.

[@hungrytoexplore]

I am sure, I would love to visit

[@123DITHOI]

Anh thật may mắn Joe được thưởng thức bánh tráng trộn cùng những cô gái xinh đẹp.❤👍👍👍

[@hungrytoexplore]

Haha yes very lucky and very welcoming

[@siripennalongthongjalad4459]

สักวันฉันจะไปเที่ยวเวียดนาม❤

[@hungrytoexplore]

You should, it’s awesome

[@nonrun]

Wow

[@hungrytoexplore]

Coll place, right?

[@puggsincyberspace]

Great video…

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thanks Dion

[@nghiennguyenvan7902]

Bạn cứ yên tâm mà thường thức tân hướng chúc ngon miệng...

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thank you

[@tamtv805]

Why does South Vietnamese food always have vegetables? Even the street snacks they still combine with herbs? For example, the dish you are eating "the vegetables in that dish have a warming effect on the stomach to avoid stomach pain", mixed salt is a combination of shrimp, garlic, salt and sour mango...

[@hungrytoexplore]

I love it! The herbs and the vegetables are why I love Vietnamese food so much.

[@doodahgurlie]

@@hungrytoexplore The platters of fresh herbs and the plethora of dipping sauces that accompany them is what makes Vietnamese food stand out. It's fresh, aromatic, and light. There's usually a texture thing going on as well with soft, crunchy, chewy, etc., and then you combine that with the salty, sweet, sour, umami, etc., that balances it out.

[@viecthuongngay]

ĐỒ ĂN NGON - CON NGƯỜI THÂN THIỆN. Trên thế giới có nước nào như VIỆT NAM chúng tôi. SÀI GÒN thì là rất hiếu khách nữa,❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@hungrytoexplore]

yes! I love it

[@ctvtony7104]

Để họ tự nhận xét và khen mình sẽ hay hơn. Có những nước người dân họ cũng rất thân thiện như Sri Lanka, Thailand, Philippines bạn đã đến chưa?

[@thuytruong-do7xr]

@@ctvtony7104 mình đã đến Philippines, người dân ổn nhưng nhiều trẻ em ăn xin, người lớn xin ăn cũng có đặc biệt họ là thanh niên khỏe mạnh, mình ngạc nhiên về văn hóa. Phân hóa giàu nghèo khá rõ.

[@Hoaquason_93]

welcome to Vietnam wish you have a pleasant journey 😁👍

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thank you so much

[@ceo-kienthucthanhcong]

Welcome to Saigon. Your video is great.

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thank you! 😃

[@HoanglongTran-ex3pb]

Việt Nam ba do nhất thế giới mà vẫn yêu đất nước mình.cam ơn triệu like

[@hungrytoexplore]

My pleasure, I loved it

[@inhviet6898]

You should try dishes like: Phở, Bánh Mì, Bánh xèo,Bò Lá Lốt, Bò Kho,Cà phê sữ Đá...vv

[@hungrytoexplore]

Oh I’ll definitely be trying some of them in upcoming videos

[@TrungNguyen-kw2hg]

Good luck joe

[@hungrytoexplore]

thank you

[@montanajess]

YUM!

[@hungrytoexplore]

Another country to meet me in one day!

[@vienfamily-uk4vi]

bạn làm video hay , rất thật .

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thank you, I’m happy that you like them

[@locbui5388]

You should go to all Vietnam like Hanoi, Danang, Hue, Dalat,... north, south and middle Vietnam

[@hungrytoexplore]

I would love to

[@luciemywallace9558]

Happy travels !

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thank you :)

[@manhcuongnguyen603]

Greeting to you from Hanoi!

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thank you for the welcome

[@VũMạnh-Toàn]

bát bún cá ngon quá ! rất tinh tế .!

[@hungrytoexplore]

It sure is

[@VũMạnh-Toàn]

@@hungrytoexplore Chúc cho Bạn có những trải nghiệm độc đáo và vui vẻ tận hưởng ẩm thực VN quê hương tôi !

[@buisaigon]

chào mừng bạn đến đất nước xinh đẹp của tôi😍 Tôi cũng làm ẩm thực đường phố Việt Nam ❤Hy vọng 1 ngày gần nhất được giao lưu cùng bạn😍

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thank you my friend!

[@thatvietguyonline]

Haha can’t believe the first taste you had after landing was Bánh Tráng Trộn shows how amazing of the unexpectedly traveling is 😅

[@hungrytoexplore]

The best moments are unexpected

[@hamido1355]

the garnish on top is fish egg

[@hungrytoexplore]

ahhh okay! it was very tasty. Thank you

[@hango8724]

Món bạn ăn được gọi là Bún cá rô đồng.

[@hungrytoexplore]

It’s very tasty :)

[@binhannguyen980]

Chào mừng bạn đến VIệt Nam chúng tôi

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thank you

[@chinhoan8470]

Love from vietnam

[@hungrytoexplore]

Many thanks

[@wennyhoang3009]

I like your dish, will come to try it someday. The vegestable in your bun ca is water celery, not morning glory

[@hungrytoexplore]

Ah okay! I thought it might be tarp stems

[@wennyhoang3009]

The rice paper in "banh trang tron" there seems a little dry, I would prefer the softer version plus many things in there such as boiler quail egg, dried squid, ... but dont forget Bun Bo Hue and many types of snails with many different ways cooking method when you are in Saigon anh oi.

[@hungrytoexplore]

@@wennyhoang3009 Bun Bo Hue will certainly make an appearance on the channel. I ate snails with Max Mcfarlin but we didn't film! Super tasty though.

[@gianglai5412]

@@hungrytoexplore YES. Thank you. ~ Joe. Parilla.👍💖👌🌷🌻🌹 ~ Max - Chris. ~ hiện Giờ. nói tiếng Việt. rất tốt rồi và trong tương lai. có thể. lấy vợ. Việt Nam và sống. làm việc. ở Việt Nam.👍 ~ Mặc dù. Max - Chirs. Là người. Mỹ. ~ Nhưng thực tế. Sống ở .Việt Nam. Lâu năm rồi. rất yêu thích. Việt Nam lắm.👍

[@comitcute]

bánh tráng trộn là tôi mê nhất nè

[@hungrytoexplore]

It was tasty

[@ingang8817]

Next time you should put only a bit of chili 🤣🤣🤣 Chili in tropical country is very spicy.

[@hungrytoexplore]

Haha I love spicy, don’t worry

[@hoa-mpls2422]

Should try bún bò Huế next time. It’s next best soup comparing to pho.

[@hungrytoexplore]

Keep your eye out in a future video 🙃

[@doodahgurlie]

@@hungrytoexplore Most Viets will say bun bo Hue or bun rieu is their favorite. Pho is great, everyday food that you can eat all the time. Bun bo Hue is delicious, but I don't think it's something you can eat every day because it's heavier on the palate.

[@tieuato3510]

Thật ra thì bún bò huế nhiều ng nc ngoài k ăn đc vì nặng mùi hơn khi nấu nc dùng bằng "mắn ruốt"

[@BinhLe-bz2eu]

Com Sườn Nướng Bun Thit Nuong Bánh cuốn Com Thịt Nướng Nem Nướng Cuon (Spring Roll) Bò Lúc Lắc Bánh Xèo Bánh mì Pho Tai Chín Bún Bò Huế Thit Kho

[@hungrytoexplore]

many thanks :)

[@mikenelson1624]

👍✨💫😎🫶✌️🧡🌏

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thank you Mike

[@sydney8382]

When you dumped a large spoon of chilli in there, I was like eeeeek. Viet chilli spice level packs a punch compared to Thai chilli 😅😅

[@hungrytoexplore]

Hahaha I can handle it, don’t worry. That chilli sauce was fantastic

[@gianglai5412]

@@hungrytoexplore YES. Hello.👋👋 ~ Thank you. Joe. Parrilla. ~ I.Lo Ve you. VietNam.👍💪💪 👉🍲🍛🍣🍝🍕🍜🍗🍤🍕🍓🍍🍈🍍🍓🍒🍇🍈🍊🍹☕🍻☕🍻🍸☕🍹

[@TP-ls5bq]

👍

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thank you

[@RicardoChase]

I love Vietnam!!

[@hungrytoexplore]

Me too

[@quymaitv7755]

Đó là cuộc sống hàng ngày chợ búa quán xá bán đồ ăn uống Có ở khắp nơi phố phường , rất thoải mái tự do ăn thôi

[@hungrytoexplore]

yes! I love it and I really miss it a lot. I must come back to Vietnam

[@yorkhunt1251]

I'm very confused. You were in Taiwan and now Vietnam. Unless you flew from BKK to SGN via TPE. 😂😂😂😂

[@hungrytoexplore]

Haha I’m ahead of my channel! I have a lot of content stored up, I’ve been working hard haha

[@aeykotchaphan7601]

Will you back to Thailand?

[@hungrytoexplore]

Yes, next month there’s a big new Thailand series starting :)

[@aeykotchaphan7601]

@@hungrytoexplore yeah!! 😅😅

[@RitaPhuongAn]

You are good boy great..i fom sg i love u you are so cute

[@hungrytoexplore]

Haha you’re too kind!

[@linho8052]

lovely💖welcome to my country, how about trying some sweet like white coffee, hot tofu, or diverse type of "che" ( i dont really know how to say "che" i English )

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thanks for the tips!

[@DerWanderer88]

I don't know why I don't enjoy Vietnamese food that much, probably I have lived in Thailand for so long and get used to food with strong taste then I prefer it. Have you done with Thailand?

[@hungrytoexplore]

No there’s another big Thailand series coming next month. I really like Vietnamese food though, the freshness is a nice change for me. I enjoyed it a lot

[@TamHuynh-dp8nw]

Awwwww 😊👌

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thank you :)

[@TrongTran_1998]

❤❤❤😍😍

[@hungrytoexplore]

🇻🇳❤

[@VvvBjw-zd3wt]

Ok❤

[@hungrytoexplore]

🇻🇳❤️

[@nghiaphan158]

🎉

[@hungrytoexplore]

thank you

[@quymaitv7755]

Dạo này Việt nam có rất nhiều anh chị em qua du lịch các thành phố và làm Vlog ok . Có KZbin giả tiền là tốt

[@hungrytoexplore]

yes! there are many everywhere now! it is tough to compete

[@crikch]

yayyyy

[@hungrytoexplore]

🇻🇳🇻🇳

[@tinhnguyenofficial3920]

Hi man how are you? I'm from Vietnam and Where are you from?

[@hungrytoexplore]

I’m great thank you, I’m British

[@tinhnguyenofficial3920]

You're welcome.British so beautiful .I have subscribed and supported your youtube channel .Welcome back to Vietnam again

[@lephat6784]

Wellcome to việt nam

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thank you

[@nhinguyenngoc4205]

Chu nhớ uống cafe Việt Nam nhé rất nổi tiếng và ngon lắm nha 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@hungrytoexplore]

Yes I love it

[@suoan7705]

Be careful they will love you for long time 😂🤣😂🤣

[@hungrytoexplore]

Hahaha I wish

[@gringoreno]

Really mao your hero ,,😂

[@hungrytoexplore]

hmmmm

[@kimyoung3484]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️😁

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thank you :)

[@kimyoung3484]

@@hungrytoexplore Yes Sir, please take care and play safe..💪❤️😁🌹

[@hungrytoexplore]

@@kimyoung3484 always :)

[@kimyoung3484]

@@hungrytoexploreYes 😁👍💪😍😁🌹

[@boyaka1305]

0:19 ✌ :))

[@hungrytoexplore]

:)

[@dinhdupham7400]

ban co' gang cho them phu de tieng Việt Nam! de moi nguoi ung ho ban nhe

[@hungrytoexplore]

Subtitles are in Vietnamese

[@kim_kimngo2405]

Bánh tráng tron is not my favorite.

[@hungrytoexplore]

No? Why not?

[@xlctdu]

I cannot believe you ate bánh tráng trộn with the girls that you met just the first time there when there was still covid going on.

[@theroamingcook]

Please tell me this is a joke…

[@hungrytoexplore]

Haha they were okay. I spoke to them off camera first. I try not to avoid people due to covid anymore. It was filmed two weeks ago, not peak pandemic .

[@theroamingcook]

Please don’t entertain this nonsense Joe

[@TheRebornofSocialVietSub]

come to china and say about covid :) who fucking care about it, same shit.

[@DerWanderer88]

He was just being polite and didn't want to deny the girls. (Am I right?) I wouldn't share food with someone I just met either but let's move on from Covid, man.

[@SamTrannn]

I love your videos, but the Vietnamese subtitles are sometimes confusing. I love cultural translation so I can help you with the videos about Vietnamese culture if you please.

[@hungrytoexplore]

Ah I’m sure! It’s just the auto translate feature KZbin provides. I did think about getting someone to translate for the key language but I just don’t have budget for that yet

[@G-FunkDeluxe]

Thanks for this recommendation! We’re staying literally 100m from this stall and just had it for dinner and god damnnnnn it was good. Also that red bean baguette from Micro Boulangerie was A+ too.

[@hungrytoexplore]

Yes!! Comments like this make me happy. They are so good right? Glad you found it and enjoyed it.

[@Minh_Chau_Pham]

Types of vermicelli in Vietnam are made from rice

[@hungrytoexplore]

Yes! Love it

[@phunguyenthanh1134]

do you like food vietnamese🥰🥰

[@hungrytoexplore]

I love it

[@phunguyenthanh1134]

@@hungrytoexplore 😘😘😘

[@thangtranvan300]

Xin chào ❤

[@hungrytoexplore]

hello hello

[@BenCleaton]

I am afraid of street foods because of stomachache.

[@hungrytoexplore]

No need :) it’s worth the risk :)

[@hiepban7442]

Ban nên để phụ đề chứ lớn hơn một tý nữa

[@hungrytoexplore]

I don’t choose, it’s fine by KZbin. I think you can change them in the settings

[@ric44n]

dude that banh trang tron with the girls is terrible.

[@hungrytoexplore]

haha it is tasty and interesting - never had anything like it before!

[@DerWanderer88]

It is terrible 😫

[@hungrytoexplore]

@@DerWanderer88 taste was ok

[@PhanDucAnh]

"terrible"? For me it's the best snack.

[@mikelam5707]

You are worse 😂

[@pn3940]

you should use google translate.

[@hungrytoexplore]

I do too :)

[@QuangTran-yx7cz]

If you like enjoy it ,don't talk to much s

[@hungrytoexplore]

Wouldn't be a very good KZbin channel if I didn't talk would it!

[@JennyNghiNguyen]

wow lovely girls 😂😂😂

[@hungrytoexplore]

hahaha yes!! Very friendly. But one was a little crazy.

[@hungrytoexplore]

@@HagenSch I am not a girl, last time I checked anyway haha

[@crystalwynn3910]

You should eat it first before trying to describe the food?

[@hungrytoexplore]

🧐

[@ThaiNguyen-eb5lp]

please more việt nam

[@hungrytoexplore]

ah I want to visit Vietnam again!

[@ThaiNguyen-eb5lp]

@@hungrytoexplore we love you joe. do more vietnam

[@hungrytoexplore]

@@ThaiNguyen-eb5lp ah, thank you :)