Stanmore fire house, the oldest fire station in New South Wales, Australia, will be turned into a “Vietnam House” (Photo: VNA) The oldest fire station in New South Wales, Australia, will be turned into a “Vietnam House”, its new owner has said. Andy Hoang, a Vietnamese expatriate in New South Wales who has bought the Stanmore fire station, said the building will be turned into a hotel and restaurant complex which will serve as a “Vietnam House” to connect Vietnamese businesses and Australian firms owned by Vietnamese. The house will also help to promote Vietnam’s images in Australia, Hoang added. Hoang is currently Director of Australia Asia Business Consulting Company (AABC), which provides consulting and promotion services to Vietnamese and Australian businesses. He is also the Co-Founder and President of Vietnamese Business Support Club (VBSC Incorporated). Built in 1886, Stanmore is one of the two oldest fire stations in New South Wales. … [Read more...] about Oldest fire station in New South Wales to become “Vietnam House”
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Vietnam House presents special anniversary set dinner menu
Australian-born Vietnamese celebrity chef Luke Nguyễn (first from left) and his team prepare a special anniversary set dinner with signature flavours. VNS photo. Viet Nam News HCM CITY -- Vietnam House, the contemporary Vietnamese fine dining restaurant, is hosting a special anniversary four-course set dinner menu to mark the success of its first year in operation. The restaurant, headed up by internationally renowned chef Luke Nguyễn, is presenting the menu on July 24-27 with a special offer of VNĐ1,288,000++ including a welcome glass of Watermelon Bellini. The menu features octopus terrine, Iberico pork rib, Alaskan king crab, and crispy banana. For the entire period of the celebration, a specially autographed menu with a photo of the award-winning Australian-Vietnamese chef will be presented to all diners, and chef Luke will be there in person to welcome guests on the 24th and 27th . As a special offer for any early booking made by July 20, guests will … [Read more...] about Vietnam House presents special anniversary set dinner menu
Vietnam House offers bespoke set dinner to celebrate first anniversary
Vietnam House offers bespoke set dinner to celebrate first anniversaryBy Minh Tuan Chef Luke Nguyen is seen talking with Julie Bishop, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, at Vietnam House when she visited HCMC in late May - PHOTO: MINH TUAN HCMC - Vietnam House, a contemporary Vietnamese fine dining restaurant featuring celebrity chef Luke Nguyen, is celebrating the first year of its operation. From July 23 to 27, the restaurant will be hosting a special anniversary 4-course set dinner menu priced at VND1,288,000 per person, which includes a welcome glass of watermelon Bellini, octopus terrine, Iberico pork rib, Alaskan king crab, and crispy banana. For the entire period of the celebration, a specially autographed menu with a photo of the award-winning Vietnamese Australian chef will be presented to all diners. Chef Luke Nguyen will be there in person to welcome guests on July 24 and 27. “It has been an amazing year and a lot of hard work, but by staying focused on … [Read more...] about Vietnam House offers bespoke set dinner to celebrate first anniversary
Hoi An, Vietnam’s new food capital
Hoi An has recently been recognized as Vietnam’s new food capital by the World Association of Chef Societies. The ancient town, already best known for peaceful streets and mossy houses, is now a culinary destination of Vietnam. Locals and visitors to Hoi An are willing to join a long queue in front of the Ms. Phuong bakery to buy a loaf of bread. Ms. Phuong’s bread has been named the best bread in the world by chef Anthony Bourdain, who ate with US President Barack Obama in a Bun Cha (Pork pie noodle) small restaurant in Hanoi in May 2016. Tran Thi Thu Trang, a customer at Ms Phuong bakery said, "I have visited Hoi An several times. I like the local cuisines like Quang noodle, and Cao Lau, but I like bread in Ms Phuong bakery the best. Its taste and flavor are special. The bakery is always crowded. Sometimes it takes me half an hour to get a loaf of bread.” Cao Lau noodle, chicken rice, fried hen, and corn sweet soup are also popular food in Hoi An. The diverse … [Read more...] about Hoi An, Vietnam’s new food capital
5 fishing villages that encapsulate Vietnam’s untouched beauty
Sitting at the foot of Duong Dong Mountain, little has changed in Ham Ninh since the tourism boom. Local villagers still live in the same thatched houses and catch the same shrimp, fish, pearls and sea cucumbers to earn a living. Just 20 kilometers to the south of Duong Dong Town, the capital of Phu Quoc, it is no exaggeration to call the ancient village a priceless jewel with pristine charm and beauty that has yet to be ruined by the tourist trap on Vietnam’s largest island. No one knows exactly when the ancient village was born, but it has become a must-see spot for tourists when they touch down on the glamorous island off the southwestern coast of Kien Giang. Sunrise is the best time to see the village, as the sandy beach and mossy rocks are slowly exposed to the naked day. The seafood, especially the crab, is a must if you don’t want your trip to be a waste of time. Mui Ne A multifold painting on the south central coast Once a sleepy fishing village, Mui Ne … [Read more...] about 5 fishing villages that encapsulate Vietnam’s untouched beauty
Vietnamese-Australian chef named Vietnam Airlines’ food ambassador
Vietnamese-Australian celebrity chef Luke Nguyen will join hands with the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines to bring Vietnamese cuisine to the world under an agreement inked between the two sides in Canberra, Australia on March 14. The signing ceremony was attended by Minister, Chairman of the Office of the Government Mai Tien Dung, who is accompanying Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc during his visit to Australia. Under the three-year document, Luke Nguyen will be in charge of improving quality for meals on Vietnam Airlines’ flights and creating eight new regional specialties for the business class. He will also give consultations to the airline’s current 50 business-class menus right in 2018. The food magician will popularise Vietnamese food to international friends via cultural and trade exchange programmes in various countries. At the event, Executive Vice President of Vietnam Airlines Le Hong Ha said that the cooperation with Nguyen aims to elevate the art of … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-Australian chef named Vietnam Airlines’ food ambassador
Vietnamese-Australia chef named Vietnam Airlines’ food ambassador
The signing ceremony was attended by Minister, Chairman of the Office of the Government Mai Tien Dung, who is accompanying Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc during his visit to Australia. Under the three-year document, Luke Nguyen will be in charge of improving quality for meals on Vietnam Airlines’ flights and creating eight new regional specialties for the business class. He will also give consultations to the airline’s current 50 business-class menus right in 2018. The food magician will popularize Vietnamese food to international friends via cultural and trade exchange programs in various countries. Vietnamese-Australian celebrity chef Luke Nguyen is the food ambassador of the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines. Photo: Deponline At the event, Executive Vice President of Vietnam Airlines Le Hong Ha said that the cooperation with Nguyen aims to elevate the art of Vietnamese cuisine. It is of significant when both nations are celebrating 45th … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-Australia chef named Vietnam Airlines’ food ambassador
Life after Tet in Vietnam
Another day, another airplane emergency door opened. Life in Vietnam must be getting back to normal. The traffic is getting deadlier, soon the loudspeakers will stop playing patriotic songs, local news will return to normal (‘Mrs Vien had a baby boy and there’ll be a power cut on Tuesday’) and the price of banh mi for tourists will return to something less than Western prices. I can’t wait. The placidly quiet Hoi An sidewalks are filling up with motorbikes forcing unwitting international tourists into roadside mud puddles and experiencing unnecessary confrontations with stray dogs, unattended children and plastic chairs. The air is warming up, banana shirts are selling well again and there’s still some sand left on Cua Dai Beach. Yep, life is good. By all accounts, we’ll really be open again for business around March 2 as the holidaymakers jam every road into the northern and southern metropolises. Better watch out for those coconut … [Read more...] about Life after Tet in Vietnam
Organik House says no to plastic
VietNamNet Bridge – In Vietnam, people are becoming more aware of the importance of eating healthy food. Vegetarian restaurants and organic products have become more popular. The Organik House in HCM City is one of the best, The Nomad Quynh reports.In the past, there weren’t many choices of restaurants for vegetarians and vegans in Vietnam. There are not many real vegetarians, and most of the time these restaurants were only busy on the first and fifteenth day of a lunar month, the dates when Buddhists lay people choose not to eat meat. (Mahayanan Buddhist monks themselves never eat meat, some even frowning on consuming milk, butter and even honey).Until recently, the choice of veggie restaurants was limited, and so was the variety of food. I tried them a few times and as a non-veggie, the food wasn’t that impressive and I wasn’t really eager to return.However recently, with the number of foreign expats increasing in Vietnam, especially in big cities like HCM … [Read more...] about Organik House says no to plastic
Tet is the time for family, friends in Vietnam
Two foreigners living in and outside Vietnam recalled their cozy memories with the Lunar New Year, or Tet in Vietnamese. 'Starting afresh' I’ve witnessed ten Tet since I started living here. In the early years I went to the fireworks and partied with friends in the expat bars around Hoi An. Often I would meet people I hadn’t seen for months as I tend to live quietly but was also busy with teaching. In the more recent years as I had some dogs as pets, I tended to stay at home or take the dogs for walks during the holiday evenings because it’s so calm, peaceful and lovely to see how people have decorated their houses. I like the idea of “starting afresh’ – throwing out old things, cleaning up and yet, remembering their ancestors. I’ve lost both my parents in the last two years so this has been on my mind. I admire the devotion to the family, helping out with the Tet chores and working for the parents while they do stuff for Tet. I like the … [Read more...] about Tet is the time for family, friends in Vietnam