Also known as Chả cá Thăng Long, this is a true Hà Nội dish that is almost unmatched in its flavor profile. Its place stands firm in the hearts of many Hanoians. It was also a source of confusion for me when I was younger. […]
Want a new and delicious breakfast recipe? Here you go with our French-inspired croque monsieur bagel! Our adaptation of this easy-to-make French staple is perfect to start the day on a savory note. You can adjust the recipe with your own choice of sliced meat […]
Tofu is often seen only as a meat alternative consumed by vegetarians/vegans in the U.S., but in Vietnam, it is an ingredient beloved by all. We love tofu in al its variations and cooking methods- we have savory and sweet dishes made with tofu; we […]
Want to please everyone around the table? Look no further than these French buckwheat crêpes! They are easy to make and everyone can fill theirs with whatever their heart desires. This is a dish that Maxime has had NUMEROUS times with his family and friends, […]
Pieces of rice cake fried until crispy, then cooked into a flat “cake” with eggs, and doused in a sweet & tangy soy sauce.
Want an easy recipe that looks really impressive? Look no further! These adorable “burlap” tofu sacks are filled with pure goodness and makes a great appetizer or main! The tofu pieces are fried until crispy, stuffed with a mixture of delicious sautéed veggies, then simmered […]
A Vietnamese take on an Italian classic: condensed milk ice cream and Vietnamese coffee – Cà phê sữa đá in dessert form.
During these social-distancing times where we can’t travel back home, comfort food from our native countries is even more important to our well-being. For Maxime, crêpes are one of those quintessential French staples that he makes regularly on weekends to feel at home. Crêpes are […]
Crispy and delicious, these Northern-style fried rolls are filled with pork, kohlrabi, carrots, wood ear & shiitake mushrooms, bean sprouts, and mung bean noodles.
Two food fanatics cooking and eating our way around the world. Born and raised in Vietnam and France, respectively, our obsessions with food are deeply ingrained in our DNAs.