Originating from the northern village of Vũ Đại, this braised carp dish is a treasured Vietnamese specialty, slow-cooked for hours with galangal and sugarcane to capture the essence of tradition and home. Once a New Year delicacy, it now brings warmth and nostalgia to every table it touches.

Steaming hot and soul-warming, bánh đúc nóng is a beloved Vietnamese comfort food made from silky rice batter topped with savory pork, mushrooms, and sweet-sour fish sauce. It's a simple dish that evokes deep nostalgia and warmth in every bite.

Eel congee (Cháo lươn) is a beloved specialty from Nghe An province, Vietnam, known for its rich, savory flavor and nourishing warmth. This dish features soft sticky rice slow-cooked in an aromatic broth, topped with stir-fried eel seasoned with turmeric, garlic, and shallots. More than just a comfort food, it reflects the essence of central Vietnamese cuisine—humble yet deeply flavorful.

Banh Da Cua is a signature noodle dish from Hai Phong, known for its rich crab broth, chewy red rice noodles, and flavorful toppings like pork, water spinach, and fried shallots. More than just street food, it reflects the bold, earthy spirit of this northern port city and carries the warmth of home in every bowl.

Vietnamese Ramie Leaf Cake (Bánh Gai) is a traditional sweet originating from Thanh Hóa province, known for its deep black color made from ground ramie leaves mixed with sticky rice flour. Wrapped in dried banana leaves, the cake encases a sweet filling of mung bean paste, shredded coconut, and a touch of pork fat. Once a festive treat prepared by hand for ancestral offerings and special occasions, bánh gai remains a beloved symbol of family warmth and regional identity. Its rich, earthy sweetness carries the soul of Vietnam’s rural heritage in every bite.

Thịt kho Tàu is a beloved Vietnamese dish made of pork belly and boiled eggs slowly braised in coconut water and caramel sauce. It’s a soulful taste of Southern Vietnam, often served during Lunar New Year as a symbol of warmth, abundance, and family.

Canh chua cá hú is a beloved dish from Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, where rivers shape daily life and meals flow with freshness. Made with tender catfish, tamarind, pineapple, and local herbs, this sweet-and-sour soup reflects the balance of southern living — light, earthy, and full of soul. It’s more than comfort food; it’s a taste of home by the water.