VietNamNet Bridge – Although noodles are a staple ingredient in Asian cuisine, the popularity of such dishes are not limited to this part of the world. 

 Vietnamese overseas entrepreneur-cum-chef Charles Phan (Phan Thanh Toan), the owner of ‘The Slanted Door’ restaurant in California, the United States, has made great contributions to bringing Vietnamese food into American culture.

VietNamNet Bridge – In Asian cuisine, when duck dishes are mentioned, people usually think of roasted duck. A new dish made from duck, which resembles roasted duck at first glance, has appeared in Saigon in the past few years.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Kontum leaf salad last year was recognized among top 10 Vietnamese specialties of Asian cuisine for the second time by the Asian Record Organization.

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