My First Day in Hanoi Vietnam! 🇻🇳 Presidential Bún Chả vs Residential Bún Chả with

Today was my first day in Hanoi, Vietnam in 5 years and I definitely made up for lost time! I headed out on the ultimate Bún Chả tour of Hanoi City with no other than ‪@PaddyDoyle.‬ We pitted the famous President Obama Bun Cha at Bún Chả Hương Liên against a local back street joint called Friends Bún Chả. Who will come out on top!
We also stopped for an epic Grilled Pork Banh Mi which was maybe the highlight of the day.
This is Vietnamese Street Food at its finest!
We started with Bún Chả Hương Liên 50K bun cha only - (78 THB - £1.80 - $2.15)
Next we headed for Banh Mi for 15K (24 THB - £0.55 / $0.65)
Lastly, we headed to Friends Bún Chả Ngon Nhất Hà Nội for 35K (54 THB - £1.25 - $1.50)
Directions to everywhere we went:
Bún Chả Hương Liên:
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Banh Mi (at the corner of this alley):
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Friends Bún Chả Ngon Nhất Hà Nội (53Âu Cơ)
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My name’s Gary and I’ve been living in Bangkok for the past five plus years and travelling Thailand for over ten. I’m obsessed with Thai street food and it’s that obsession that led me to start this KZbin channel. I want to share my favourite hidden spots in Bangkok and the rest of Thailand so you can fall in love with authentic, local Thai food as much as I have!
I’ve never understood travelling to a town or city and not eating the local food. How else do you really connect with a place? Let’s get out and explore together and I guarantee you’ll find a whole different side to this wonderful country.
If you love seeing off the beaten path, non-touristy, local life and authentic local life in Bangkok and Thailand then this is the channel for you. If go go bars on the Sukhumvit Road are more your thing (I’m not judging) then maybe not!
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[@billweis7638]

First time I had Bun Cha I was working in Vietnam. After work we would go to either a tea house or a beer garden. One of the locals invited us to have dinner with is family. Vietnam is amazing country, love the people, food and truly is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been.

[@theroamingcook]

Yeah it’s an incredible place

[@vietvinfast]

Thanks Bro!

[@phuongmai2415]

Cảm ơn bạn rất nhiều

[@thethaovatoquoc312]

As long as Vietnam is still ruled by the oppressive and exploitive Communist regime, her potential remains greatly diminished. For any 1% that wants to stay, 99% of the population wants to get out, and many have risked their lives doing just that (for example, 39 doomed lives found in UK container truck recently on the news, and that's only what's been reported), unfortunately. Yet another shocking and also recent example is that during the Covid pandemic when almost all countries assisted their citizens with financial aids in one form or another, the corrupt and murderous Vietnamese Commie regime saw it just another opportunity not to help but to exploit its ruled citizens even more, essentially making money over the corpses of its citizens by presumably killing at least 30K of them, due to misdiagnosis and being and cramped into barbwired unhygenic living quarters for isolations, so that they had to sleep on the concrete floors, with inadequate food, water, or medicine, like animals, with the fake nostril Covid test kits, mislabeled as approved by World Health Organization (WHO) in Việt Á scandal, colluded by at least 4 different government agencies (Y Tế , Khoa Học, Công Nghệ, Quân y) and the top Politburo members, including Nguyễn Phú Trọng, Phạm Minh Chính, Nguyễn Xuân Phúc. Murderous Vietnamese Commie regime even had a thug murdered Christian pastor Giuse Trần Ngọc Thanh, like it has done with many other pastors across the nation. There is a reason why the current Commie Vietnam ranks at the bottom of the world in freedom of speech and freedom of the press, barely above Commie China and Commie North Korea. Similarly, its passport ranks at the bottom, 89th out of 111 countries for a reason, barely above North Koea 104th rank. even below many African nations. For comparison, South Korea 2nd rank. That's what Republic of South Vietnam would have likely been ranked among at least the top 10 had it not been invaded and occupied by the North Vietnamese Commie terrorists, aided by Commie Soviet and Commie China. Travelers to Vietnam in her current form (not at all like this before the Communists took over) should keep this in mind. Behind the beauty of the land and smiling faces at popular tourist destinations, there are a lot of darkness and sorrow, horror, and sufferings all over the country.

[@TheKaMeLRo]

For me it was in Moscow, Vietnamese restaursnts are everywhere over there, funny I can't find Vietnamese food like Bun Cha or Pho near my house in Thailand even we are in the same region.

[@brucewayne2773]

Bun Cha is indeed a great invention of the Vietnamese. I would prefer Friends . Glad you got Paddy to join you in this vlog👍

[@theroamingcook]

Bun Cha and Paddy, I’m a lucky man!

[@kastle1539]

One of my absolute favorite dishes in the world - glad you were able to find a great local joint as well. I don't think I've ever drooled so much watching a video, brings back great memories of my visit to Hanoi. Looking forward to seeing you spend more time in Vietnam and highlight more amazing vietfood.

[@theroamingcook]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it Kevin

[@doginfight647]

nice brother. Hanoi is solid and tasty food. That city is beautiful with alot of tourist places and good solid food with full of nutrients.

[@theroamingcook]

Very solid

[@NguyenHai-vx2kn]

When you go to a Vietnamese restaurant, if you see jars or small boxes of chili - minced garlic - vinegar - lemon - fish sauce... that's when you choose to add them to suit each taste. Most of the foods with water in Vietnam have to add a lot of spices to suit each person

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks so much. It’s the same here in Thailand 🇻🇳🇹🇭

[@inhnguyenvan2188]

bạn là người rất am hiểu ẩm thực VN !!!

[@theroamingcook]

@@inhnguyenvan2188 Cảm ơn bạn rất nhiều, tôi yêu món ăn Việt Nami

[@beverlyweber4122]

The Presidential thing has been on my bucket list since the minute Mr. Bourdain shared it years ago. My mouth is watering as I watch this. And of course, bringing Paddy into this just makes the video even more spectacular!

[@theroamingcook]

It’s well worth a look Beverly!

[@mariettathornton5924]

So much fun to see you & Paddy do a video together! The bun cha looks amazing and it is always great to see or hear what another person’s opinion towards the same dish would be! Thanks for sharing this awesome vlog Gary! Enjoy the rest of your time in Hanoi😊

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks so much Marietta, always fun to have Paddy’s opinion!

[@ThailandThomas]

Great video today Gary. Always fun when you bring Paddy on the show. Everything looked so delicious. Hard to choose! Have a great day.

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks Thomas, glad you enjoyed this one!

[@lesilky1309]

You need to put vinegar in “nước mắm” so it will balance the taste sweet and sound. I love bún chả so much, it’s one of my favourite dish. Can’t wait to get back to Vietnam to eat bún chả. The second shop looks very good in presentation, I will definitely try it.

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks so much. I did add some vinegar but just in general it’s a bit too sweet for me. I do really like it, I just prefer Bun Thit Nuong…don’t hate me 😅

[@paradigmshift7541]

@@theroamingcook same gary, i just prefer good ole bun thit nuong, i dont need broth. there's plenty of great Vietnamese noodle dishes with broth already.

[@onetwo6595]

@@theroamingcook that is b/c you guys not eating the proper way. this is not a broth dish. LOL

[@Watfordfc2030]

Myself and wife booked our hotel last night for our first visit to hanoi and Vietnam 🇻🇳. Great video fella and the food looked Devine , myself and mrs will be smashing this washed down with a cold beer , cheers pal all subscribed 👍

[@theroamingcook]

Enjoy mate, I know you will!

[@ingeborgart4524]

Really enjoy videos of you two together. We were there Sept 2019, and although probably not your thing, we also went to a water puppet show in Hanoi, and it was fantastic.

[@theroamingcook]

Water puppet show sounds cool!

[@wycheee]

Very impressed with the food in Vietnam mate and it looks like your having a ton of fun with Paddy 👍👍

[@theroamingcook]

Yeah mate, you’d love it

[@sarathai4514]

Bun cha is also my favourite Vietnamese dish. You guys did a great job with the video. The “broth” with the bun cha is not meant for drinking (as a soup). It is meant for dipping the food. The Vietnamese refer to it (broth) as a “sauce” for dipping many of their food.

[@hongphuctn92]

Hi Gary, the broth is actually dipping sauce, so we usually won't drink them too much haha

[@hongphuctn92]

Ah and put some garlic in dipping sauce too, they would bring the dish to the next level

[@theroamingcook]

Haha thanks 😊 everyone thinks I’m word because I like to get a spoon of the sauce to see the flavour 😂

[@sarahsharp7123]

Great Video - I can't wait to try some Bun Cha when I get to Hanoi!

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks Sarah, enjoy!

[@sgraham005]

The bun cha looks amazing! I noticed it slowed your speech down Gary as you were busy eating! The little baguettes with grilled pork are one of my favs. Fun!

[@theroamingcook]

Haha, never a bad thing to slow my talking down

[@Kevin25192]

I like this new quality/ color coding . Keep it up

[@theroamingcook]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it

[@melissafrye76]

That looks so delicious! I love adding things to my list to try... I might not be able to find a good version here in the States, but surprisingly enough we sometimes do have some really good authentic places. And I am all for the 'local', back alley kind of spot! :)

[@doodahgurlie]

I haven't seen bun cha in the US, but then I don't live in a huge Vietnamese community. However, bun thit nuong can be found everywhere, which is also really good. It's the southern version of bun cha...but I'm sure bun cha is way better as some people say it's their favorite dish to eat.

[@theroamingcook]

I actually much prefer bun thit nuong, it’s my favourite dish!

[@theroamingcook]

I think you’ll definitely be able to find it

[@doodahgurlie]

@@theroamingcook If you like bun thit nuong, then I bet you'll love com tam...it's the other favorite dish that westerners love. Find the one that comes with everything...Max McFarlin should be able to point you in the right direction as he loves com tam (as do Sonny from the Best Ever Food Review Show and Phuc Map).

[@theroamingcook]

@@doodahgurlie com tam is my thing!

[@TheBureauAsia]

Looked tasty, in Hanoi this week, might check it out if I get the time! Nice vid guys!

[@theroamingcook]

Let me know how it goes

[@TheBureauAsia]

@@theroamingcook Didn't get there in the end, went to Pho Lam instead, which you should try if you haven't already!

[@theroamingcook]

@@TheBureauAsia defo will do next time

[@TheCypherkey]

Arrived in Hanoi a couple days ago and just had the "presidential bun cha" and the alley corner banh mi. Both were great! We also had the che right behind the banh mi place. Thanks for the video!

[@theroamingcook]

I’m so glad you enjoyed them!

[@Tongvip.NonstopTongvipnonstop]

​@@theroamingcookmê chưa nào thử món sườn nướng chua ngọt và thịt gà giang gừng nhé hahaa 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤😂😂

[@streetfoodmagic1638]

Cant beat a good Gary + Paddy dynamic duo in Vietnam!!! Great stuff!

[@theroamingcook]

Haha thanks!

[@tonyttiger1]

Always good to see a Gaddy co-lab, I know you like a co-lab, but you two really seem to bounce off each other really well. I guess it doesn't hurt that you two are two of my favourite you-tubers right now!! I'm still going through your back catalogue and try to keep as many of your 'new' vlogs for watching later, but this looks like a different camera setup on this vlog than some of your others? Especially that auto focus, it seems very aggressive, have you changed your camera setup recently? Anyway, glad to see you two were able to catch up on Paddy's Vietnam tour, keep up the good work buddy 👍

[@theroamingcook]

Not changed for a while but I have messed with the autofocus settings recently. Thanks for the heads up mate I’ll work it out!

[@dumbaker987]

คุณสองคนพบกันอีกแล้ว ชอบครับติดตามตลอด

[@theroamingcook]

ขอบคุณมากครับ

[@Shadowleecher]

My two guys living the dream, I'm legit jello! Paty's Nam trip is amazing to watch as well.

[@theroamingcook]

Yeah he's doing amazing things!

[@eiidii2328]

Not many people know about "bun cha". It's very delicious

[@theroamingcook]

So good

[@jonsealey2864]

Gary, you rock man. Great vids. Great presentation. Live your work. I went to the obama place this morning. It’s was great. Thanks. Highly recommend your videos. Keep banging them out! Especially with paddy. Cool stuff.

[@jayfallon]

I bet Paddy now knows the difference between bun cha and bun ca.

[@theroamingcook]

😂😂😂😂🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@phanle2870]

After comeback from Ha Giang Loop he just remember "H" in alphabet!

[@carolrampling862]

Why don't you have some Bun Cha with your chillies Gary 🤣🤣 Looked so good👍

[@theroamingcook]

😂😂😂😂

[@Paul_G_Eats]

Great video Gary 👍 looks fantastic there

[@theroamingcook]

Cheers Paul mate

[@hungcuongnguyen293]

Hi Gary ! welcome back to Vietnam . Are you planning to ride down south with your friend Paddy too BTW , for me one of the best Combo Bun Cha-Nem Ran Cua Bê in Hanoi is at the corner of Hang Dong and Hang Ma str. It`s a no name restaurant , very local , quite cheap ( 60-70 K vnd for the Combo ) but their food is delicious . You should try it before you leave Hanoi

[@theroamingcook]

I will meet him in Saigon if our schedules work but I’ll definitely be back soon to try your recommendation! Thanks so muchc

[@huyluongjucksman5620]

You should keep this job as a food traveler in VietNam cause a lot of foreign youtubers are very catch on in this country

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks so much. I will be back because I love Vietnam but we live full time in Bangkok 🙏

[@huyluongjucksman5620]

@@theroamingcook Hope you come back to Vietnam as soon as possible and become famous youtuber in there

[@lesilky1309]

Omg it’s my favourite dish. Can’t wait when I’m back home to try

[@theroamingcook]

When are you heading back?

[@lesilky1309]

@@theroamingcook I’m a Hanoian girl but I will travel to down south and the final destination will be Đà Nẵng ( my favourite).😊

[@theroamingcook]

@@lesilky1309 I need to hit Danang!

[@lesilky1309]

@@theroamingcook yes you have to see Đà Nẵng and Hội An😊

[@theroamingcook]

❤️🇻🇳❤️🇻🇳

[@sandrawijaya7839]

awesome hopefully can try those when visit Hanoi

[@theroamingcook]

I hope so too

[@mikeazpiroz9292]

Haha! I watched Paddy's first. Sorry lol. He does good travel but you are way better at food. Hell ya I'm living through you guys until I get back there. Thanks so much!! Eat on! I'm so annoyed I walked past there to go to the museum up the road but didn't stop. So sad for me. It just gives me a reason to return.

[@theroamingcook]

That’s it Mike, now you have to go back!

[@Hunter-go4bv]

Vietnam is known for this vermicelli bbq pork, but its specialty is live seafood and family dinner styles.

[@theroamingcook]

I will dig a little deeper!

[@hungphamcong1072]

Gary đã qua Hà Nội rồi, Welcome to Ha Noi

[@theroamingcook]

Cảm ơn bạn rất nhiều, tôi yêu món ăn Việt Nami. I love it!

[@thacsah9969]

Bạn có thể đi xuống các tỉnh miền Tây của VN để thưởng thức những món ăn ngon tuyệt ... chúc bạn ngon miệng khi ở VN..

[@theroamingcook]

Cảm ơn bạn đã giúp đỡ

[@thucminh4813]

Bạn rất biết cách ăn món việt làm cho tôi nhớ đến max cách ăn của hai bạn rất ngon

[@theroamingcook]

Cảm ơn bạn rất nhiều, tôi yêu món ăn Việt Nami

[@DungNguyen-uc8qc]

Bún chả sẽ thật thiếu sót nếu không có các loại thảo mộc anh bạn à 😍😍

[@theroamingcook]

Cảm ơn bạn rất nhiều, tôi yêu món ăn Việt Nami

[@Stoids5]

Looks amazing Gary, thanks for the video! Can't wait for my trip in a few months!

[@theroamingcook]

My pleasure, I’m sure you’ll have an amazing trip

[@bernadettemorgan7437]

OMG I’m getting hungry how good does that all look ❤️

[@theroamingcook]

So good Bernadette 😃

[@bernadettemorgan7437]

Hubby & I are in preparation for retirement next March 6 months Australian & 6 months South East Asia so it’s been fabulous that both you & Paddy are exploring Vietnam as well , so much good info for us ❤️

[@theroamingcook]

@@bernadettemorgan7437 exciting times!

[@HamNoytheDutchGuy]

Wow, i most Def need to check that food out one day mate 👊 owno not the bromance kickin off again with Mr Doyle 🤣555 You make a lovely duo boys, no negative vibes, just eat and drink a cold one, and as always Gary, C Ya in the next one, cheers 🍻🙌

[@SyNguyen-ze3wf]

The correct way is to have another bowl where you put the veggies in first, the noodle, the grill pork then final is a few spoons of the broth on top of it. The idea is just a right potion at the time, that way you don't get the strong taste of sweetness, salty and the fish sauce. You can always added more sauce to your desired rather than into the grill meat bowl like you do, the sauce will overwhelm the taste of everything.

[@theroamingcook]

That’s what I thought. They gave us two bowls in the second place but in the first one everyone was just eating out of the main bowl like we were. I will try your method next time. I had no doubt I was eating it wrong!

[@5thPlatoon]

Looks like some proper amazing grub over there, duchess. Nice to see you filling your boots again on the old pork!

[@theroamingcook]

Yeah proper over here mate. Paddy almost snuffed it of a pork overdose

[@mostviralvidsonthenet]

I had worked in VN. Even the locals would say, the presidential bun cha is overrated. Tip in eating in VN, go to the placr where there are many locals eat and there you will find their secrets. Sometimes, u have to go to super small alleys. My favorite bun cha was near my rented house. It was only 25k VND. Now, I'm craving!

[@havanduong5998]

Đang ở Nhật xem được video này mà nuốt nước bọt nãy giờ. Nhớ bún chả Hà Nội quá đi ❤️

[@theroamingcook]

Bún chả là tuyệt nhất

[@doodahgurlie]

I heard the Obama bun cha isn't necessarily the best, it's the one the secret service can secure so that's why they shot the video there. I'm curious how the bun cha that Quang Tran ate a month ago rates with the two places you tried.

[@theroamingcook]

Yeah that’s usually the way. The most popular aren’t always the best. I haven’t eaten it enough to be qualified to answer!

[@anhangphan4216]

As a VNmese, the "broth" that you have mentioned is just diluted fish sauce+sugar+garlic+pickles. THAT'S IT

[@theroamingcook]

So I was right when I said sauce the first time 😂

[@laithanh97]

@@theroamingcook there is a less famous kind of bún chả that actually pours bone broth over the bún and meat, similar to phở. We call it "bún chả chan". The traditional kind is "bún chả chấm" which means "dipping bún chả"

[@phuongmai2415]

,nhìn bạn ăn rất ngon như Max vậy cảm ơn bạn đã yêu thích món ăn VN

[@theroamingcook]

Cảm ơn bạn rất nhiều, tôi yêu món ăn Việt Nami 🇻🇳😀❤️

[@Raszagal1983]

the best bun cha in ha noi is on a tiny little street called "cua dong" in the old quarter . It only opens during lunch hours

[@theroamingcook]

I'd love to visit

[@halosamm215]

An attractive video. I’m studying E by myself so t think i’ll watch your video to practice listening

[@theroamingcook]

You don’t want to learn English from me 😂 listen to Paddy, he sounds much better

[@solo2427]

Not the broth, just the Sauce. Btw, Bun Cha was invented long long ago. The recipe stay the same for many generations. Sometimes we add more topping. And it easy to make Bun Cha, so almost the places which are selling bun cha is ok to good at quality.

[@theroamingcook]

Yes sauce! I said broth didn’t I? 😅

[@KS-nm6rt]

Good stuff - just came via Paddy's channel and you do amazing content mate wow (only just recently started following Paddy's channel)...

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks buddy, Paddy is amazing

[@janisdavies3511]

Great video love it with paddy in it keep them coming x

[@theroamingcook]

Cheers mate, will do

[@hans-ulrichfischer963]

hello Gary... please don't tell Paddy (to not distract him from super-dreamy road-trips, or luxurious halong bay cruises)... cool then to see guys mingling👍😎😜

[@theroamingcook]

Hahaha he's back at it don't worry Hans

[@laituanhoang]

u got any review for "Bún đậu mắm tôm" . thrilled to see 1 lol

[@anabelacarvalho7668]

Very nice video. I love seeing you two together. 🤗

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks so much

[@genokemp2433]

For Christ sake ,Paddy just turns up like a bad penny 🤦‍♂😊Never in my life have i seen a spring roll like that 😋With respect ,Paddy put me onto your Channel Gary 😊

[@theroamingcook]

Can’t get rid of him mate 😂

[@barbjim01]

You and Paddy need to do more videos together.

[@theroamingcook]

I know! Always a good time

[@mickeyboygamerx2250]

สุดยอดมากครับ ชอบช่องนี้นะครับ สู้ๆนะครับ 💗💕💕☺☺😋💖

[@theroamingcook]

ขอบคุณมากครับ 🇹🇭🙏

[@wahaha9019]

ผมว่า เขาเหมือนคนไทยเข้าไปทุกทีละ

[@tramhicks1215]

in 2014 August 4 of us visited Hanoi and we ate at the restaurant including beer + food We paid totally 20 quid at that time it was very cheap

[@theroamingcook]

It’s amazing isn’t it?

[@zomzean588]

I love it when your friend gives you a can of beer.Type:It's good to make beer cans, bro!😆

[@theroamingcook]

Hahaha me too

[@BrianNguyen1990.]

Thanks you for to traveling to Vietnam 🇻🇳!

[@theroamingcook]

My pleasure. I love it!

[@adrianhide984]

Man again why they cut the lovely chard bits of give me a tray a chard bits in bread lol

[@theroamingcook]

Haha I know mate!

[@fabien1704]

Looks delicious!!!

[@theroamingcook]

So good

[@thuytrangdinh]

Tuyệt vời quá, cảm ơn bạn.

[@dungduc4047]

Ôi bún chả. Món ăn thần thánh của tôi. Tôi có thể ăn hàng ngày bún chả 😋😋😋😋

[@theroamingcook]

Bun Cha là ngon nhất

[@Huongry]

I’m craving Bun Cha now 🤤

[@theroamingcook]

Then my job is done 😀

[@chrismurphy2472]

Wicked I’ve been watching paddy’s trip he’s great

[@theroamingcook]

Yeah he’s a legend

[@dzudvu]

Gary, you should have taken a separate empty bowl, then add in your noddles, herbs, veggies, then scoop in your fish sauce from the grilled meats bowls. The way you eat the fish sauces is way too much and of course its going to taste sweet. It's supposed to be poured over like a dip, not a soup. Bun Cha is the best!

[@cuongmanh5155]

Chúc mừng kênh của bạn. Nếu cuối cùng bạn chốt giá của món ăn đó thì sẽ thấy là ngon hơn nữa.

[@theroamingcook]

Cảm ơn bạn đã giúp đỡ

[@LuongNguyenThi-el5dj]

Ko biết anh này ở Việt Nam lâu chưa ? Cách cầm đũa chuẩn lắm ạ .

[@theroamingcook]

tôi sống ở thái lan nên tôi luyện tập rất nhiều

[@curious1264]

Looked delicious minus the pork belly ..... did Paddy call you Big Ears?

[@theroamingcook]

Haha yeah it’s a British saying. Cheers big ears

[@ruthtran9494]

Hi Gary. Tks for visiting my city. Just want to add some info. The sauce of BÚN CHẢ is made that way, a little bit sweet becoz ppl have diferent choice of taste. I normally will add some vinegar (from a bottle they put on the table.. probably the one with the garlic inside) to balance the taste for me. And I will add fresh minced garlic and chilli as well.. it wil taste even so much better. Btw have you tried BÚN TÔM (shrimp noodle) BÁNH ĐA CUA (CRAB brown flat noodle) BÚN RIÊU (crab Noodle) BÚN ỐC (snail noodle), XÔI XÉO (green bean sticky rice) XÔI GIÒ CHẢ, XÔI THỊT, XÔI PATE.. (all kinds of sticky rice). And all kinds of Eel noodles (BÚN LƯƠN, MIẾN LƯƠN)... duck and chicken noodles (BÚN NGAN, MIẾN NGAN, MIẾN GÀ..)..... Try visit the area around Hàng Da church and Hàng Da market.. streets over there offer many diferent kinds of delicacies for you to try (many of things listed above). Excelent BÚN CHẢ and Phở and Crab noodle... right next or nearby to the Hàng Da Church. Just take a taxi there take a walk around the area.. show ppl the names I have listed above for them to show u where or just walk and look for yourself on Hàng Da, Đường Thành st and streets nearby.

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks so much Ruth. The times I’ve had bun Cha before, I used a separate bowl to make it up myself but in the first spot, there was no second bowl and everyone else was just dumping everything in so maybe that’s where we went wrong? The garlic vinegar helped for sure. I did enjoy it, it’s just not my favourite. Give me Bun Bo Hue any day! I will try your recommendation next time for sure 😀

[@ruthtran9494]

@@theroamingcook if you visit Hanoi next time.. its best (in my opinion) to be done in late autumn-early winter time November - December. U will find the weather to be very pleasant and the food will taste even much better than in the hot summer. Walking around the ancient quarter of Hanoi for shopping.. every now and then stopping to have some hot food.. in that weather used to be my favorite thing to do with my sister before she left for living in the UK.

[@theroamingcook]

Sounds like heaven Ruth! I’ll take your advice 😃

[@pn3940]

the grilled meat in VN is good partly because of the burning wood/charcoal there. The same way you season the meat and grilled on american coal isn't the same.

[@suayhughes8103]

Always great video. I really enjoy watching

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks Suay, always appreciate the support

[@pn3940]

Bun cha is to eat in a small personal bowl. You don't put all together and eat as a soup bowl :). That is fish sauce, not broth. Transfer a small portion of bun in a small personal bowl. add meat, veggie, and some fish sauce on top, then eat :)

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks for the tips! 😀

[@tramhicks1215]

One bowl of soup noodles like that in London restaurant is 10 quid

[@theroamingcook]

And the rest 😅

[@manthauaudio]

welcome to Vietnam

[@theroamingcook]

Thank you

[@Geoffreyboucher]

Nice one Gary

[@theroamingcook]

Cheers mate

[@transa0710]

I am drooling....................

[@theroamingcook]

Then my job is done 😀

[@ericamary6778]

Gimme Vietnamese grilled pork any time! Happy days X

[@theroamingcook]

Exactly Erica!

[@Plamukaroy]

Vietnamese food is unknown to me, I only ate the Vietnamese noodle soup, it resembles Thai food, but is something different, probably the taste too, and the food looks good to .

[@thumtlnguyen3626]

I visited Thailand and I see Nam Neung restaurant in any Thai cities. You know Nam Neung, nem nướng in Vietnamese.

[@theroamingcook]

I think you’d love it!

[@theroamingcook]

It’s everywhere! And most shops that sell it also sell lá lốt which we call moo or neua yang bai cha Phlu. It’s usually with pork

[@theroamingcook]

99% of Thai people would know nem nuong here honestly

[@WushuTaz]

The boys are back in town! Help a brother out guys. Craving Vietnamese now in Koh Samui but Google maps gives me Stacked Burger when searching for Vietnamese Near Me. Got any suggestions?

[@theroamingcook]

Mate I'm hoping for some Samui recommendations myself

[@WushuTaz]

@@theroamingcook For a place that has more locals than foreigners and the best Som Tum Plar Rar (I think I'm spelling that right and I also think you're not a big fan of it) I've had since being in Thailand plus a whole mess of awesome dishes that I personally haven't seen before, try E-Saan Krok Mai. They also know how to hook you up if you want phet mak like you I know you do sir. A place that has only foreigners but an excellent selection of quality Thai dishes is Phensiri. For Indian food, I really enjoyed Haveli. Their Lamb Vindaloo (ask for extra extra spicy) was spot on. Their chicken tikka masala, palat paneer and chicken/lamb biryani.

[@vincentnnyc]

If i can only eat one thing for the rest of my life…this would be it!

[@theroamingcook]

It's so good right?

[@vincentnnyc]

@@theroamingcook not only is it good…it is healthy, the vegs and rice noodle. The grill porks, i know if you eat too much of it, it is not healthy, but if you eat it moderately you should be ok.

[@theroamingcook]

Yes I agree totally! I love the fresh herbs and veggies with Viet food

[@hungnguyenduc8245]

VIETNAMESE FOOD.....AWESOME

[@theroamingcook]

🇻🇳😀🇻🇳❤️

[@Cute-qg9pu]

I love Vietnamese foods

[@theroamingcook]

Me too!

[@nguyendrake229]

so good !

[@theroamingcook]

😎

[@kleamat38lee74]

You are making me hungry. Yummy!!!

[@theroamingcook]

Then my job is done 😀

[@aaronbux1]

Looks delish!

[@theroamingcook]

So good mate

[@BigDongEmperor]

Looks so good, just an idea btw Gary, I'm interested to know what equipment you're using for cameras/microphones etc, you should probably include the names and some amazon affiliate links to them!

[@theroamingcook]

That’s a good idea Josh, although I’d just write a list and let everyone find the best deals for themselves I think

[@BigDongEmperor]

@@theroamingcook some people might be fine paying a little extra if they know that it'll help support the channel though :)

[@theroamingcook]

I’ll look into it buddy!

[@annatieu89]

My partner and I are going to Hanoi in November and want to visit this place! Were you okay eating the fresh veggies from this place as a tourist?

[@theroamingcook]

Yes I was absolutely fine but then I eat like this every day in Bangkok too

[@vanhao6087]

Có 1 điều là ăn bún hoặc phở không lên cho tất cả các gia vị.thích ăn gia vị gì thì thêm gia vị đấy

[@theroamingcook]

Tôi thích đồ ăn cay

[@terencelim2801]

I didn't really enjoy Bun Cha as its sweet. Much prefer Hanoi pho.

[@theroamingcook]

Yeah me too

[@Thanalucky]

อาหารชุดนี้รสชาติมันไปคนละทางกันเลย ถ้ารสชาติหวานเค็มควรตัดด้วยรสเปรี้ยวของมะนาวหรือผักดองและพริกสด(พริกป่นอาจจะใช้ได้) แนะนำให้ดื่มชาดำเพื่อละลายความหวานเค็มที่อยู่ในปาก จะช่วยลดอาการเลี่ยนปากลง

[@theroamingcook]

ใช่ครับผมชอบมากครับ

[@anhtruongtran395]

OMG the chopsticks on your hand like human local

[@theroamingcook]

🇻🇳❤️🇻🇳❤️

[@dota2phantomlancer]

The Friends Buncha is more towards the foreigner than the actual Presidential Buncha, though

[@thomasmckenney3518]

Did y’all go see the lunch lady that Anthony Bourdain visited. I definitely need to hit up Vietnam. I’ve done Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia already.

[@theroamingcook]

She’s in Saigon brother! Maybe I’ll do it next time I go. You definitely do man, I’m sure you’ll love it!

[@beevivo5280]

Welcome to Vietnam food

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks Bee 🇻🇳❤️

[@rillyjo5810]

Bruv where is the place with the guy serving food in the electric roll around?

[@theroamingcook]

There’s a link in the description for a google map location mate 🙏