24 Hours Eating Like a Local in Ho Chi Minh City

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Komentáře • 341

  • @kentfonda8245
    @kentfonda8245 Před 7 měsíci +14

    You're such a wonderful host... great places to see, nice history lessons and you of course are the perfect tour guide.

  • @davidrc5164
    @davidrc5164 Před 7 měsíci +7

    your videos are ever evolving and getting better by the day- keep up the great work!

  • @DeezyweezyYOOO
    @DeezyweezyYOOO Před 7 měsíci +3

    Wow great production quality! you make it really easy for me to not get too stressed out traveling to vietnam! cheers

  • @marvinsantana
    @marvinsantana Před 7 měsíci +6

    You seem especially happy this episode. Glad to see you in your element. Nice episode. This is what makes Vietnam so cool. The fact a random apartment room can be a shop lol. I love that because you get such cool views overlooking a street, alley, or city.

    • @WhatThePho
      @WhatThePho  Před 7 měsíci +3

      Thank you so much! 🤗🤗

  • @oleksandrzubchenko210
    @oleksandrzubchenko210 Před 7 měsíci +5

    4:47 - it's a turbine vent: passive ventilation system. A turbine vent spins with the slightest breeze. As soon as it starts to spin, it vacuums air out of your building. The faster it spins, the more air it exhausts.

  • @shanecox6009
    @shanecox6009 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Outstanding work! You are a true natural for the camera. Looking forward to the next one 💥

  • @wennyhoang3009
    @wennyhoang3009 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great video, sis ❤❤❤ Love to see you back.

  • @frankb1
    @frankb1 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Love your channel!!

  • @david_quach
    @david_quach Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great video. Keep up the great content.

  • @kallmeleo3467
    @kallmeleo3467 Před 7 měsíci

    just catching up on your content, em! good job with this video! love all the different angles, lighting and how you walked us through from beginning to end. I know you sure ate on ny behalf as well. miss Vietnamese coffee so much!!! and I love how it's very informative!

  • @Tung.T.Nguyen
    @Tung.T.Nguyen Před 7 měsíci +15

    I'm a Vietnamese/Canadian chef and I've always been interested in the origins of how certain dishes came about, which is why I really enjoyed this video you've shared with us so thank you. Love your contents. Keep up the great work! Also will you possibly be doing food tours in the near future?

    • @WhatThePho
      @WhatThePho  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much! 🤗🤗

  • @tomnguyen905
    @tomnguyen905 Před 7 měsíci +7

    Really enjoyed this video. Love the history lessons and how you showed more original dishes that arent normally shown on other channels. Keep sharing and keep up the great work.

  • @Wen-hp6ui
    @Wen-hp6ui Před 7 měsíci +1

    Love the vid….Keep up the great work

  • @hienho15
    @hienho15 Před 7 měsíci

    Good to see you making videos. Keep up the good work.

  • @Langkinhsaigon-SaigonHoloscope
    @Langkinhsaigon-SaigonHoloscope Před 7 měsíci +4

    Gud to see ya back, Van! The rolling circle thing on the rooftop is air flow - "cầu lọc gió" which is quite popular in South Vietnam, particularly for factory or big houses!

  • @bernardtan3639
    @bernardtan3639 Před 7 měsíci

    Hi! Van. Thank You for sharing this interesting travel log. All the food look so tasty and delicious. Hope to get a chance to try them when in Saigon. Looking forward to your next video. Cheers!🥂

  • @dominichill1492
    @dominichill1492 Před 7 měsíci +5

    These are some beautiful areas in Ho Chi Minh City. The locals of Ho Chi Minh City are so nice and welcoming. The Cold Brew drink looks really good to drink.

  • @The_LaurenGilmore
    @The_LaurenGilmore Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you so much for this video!! I didn't know about some of these dishes when I was in Vietnam last year, when I go later this year i'm definitely gonna try these!! You look so happy making these videos, I hope you can keep doing this as long as you like!

  • @marcalberts6703
    @marcalberts6703 Před 6 měsíci

    Great video Van! It is so exciting when I see something like this where I haven't been to any of the places. Now I have a great itinerary of places to try on my next trip!

  • @SuperANDREWTAN
    @SuperANDREWTAN Před 7 měsíci +1

    Excellent video!

  • @yogihuang4061
    @yogihuang4061 Před 7 měsíci

    Your video is so good! The quality of the content also very good❤❤❤

  • @Uncle5Star
    @Uncle5Star Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great video Van, nice to see you back making videos and doing what you passionately love. Saigon has changed so much over the past 10 years. I would love to check out some of the places the next time I come back to visit.

  • @TommyN07
    @TommyN07 Před 7 měsíci

    GREAT VIDEO! I hope I can meet you the next time I am in Saigon...
    I have missed your awesome videos this past year. Please make more soon!

  • @JOSHUAJACOBMORTEL
    @JOSHUAJACOBMORTEL Před 7 měsíci

    thank you for making such great video i am so excited to be there soon

  • @cjw9257
    @cjw9257 Před 7 měsíci

    Glad you’re back

  • @jossdan8858
    @jossdan8858 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Yummy Yummy ! Thanks for the info.

  • @gotohellpunk
    @gotohellpunk Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great video ❤

  • @mike.29
    @mike.29 Před 7 měsíci

    Great video enjoyed the content well done 👍

  • @jordanw8382
    @jordanw8382 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Watching from rural Hokkaido, Japan, admiring the fantastic decor in each of these places and drooling over the delectable looking dishes. Love Vietnamese cuisine so much.

  • @semzip8558
    @semzip8558 Před 6 měsíci

    This is incredibly well produced and shot. What a fantastic glimpse in sgn life.

  • @cheemichael2398
    @cheemichael2398 Před 7 měsíci

    glad u are back!!!!

  • @frankb1
    @frankb1 Před 7 měsíci +3

    We call it a "roof turbine" - a type of attic exhaust vent. They help remove any built-up heat and moisture inside the attic.

  • @ChiusTravel
    @ChiusTravel Před 7 měsíci +3

    You've convinced us that we've got so much more food to try in Saigon! Will have to go back to one of our fave Southeast Asian cities soon!

  • @chiplovesdale
    @chiplovesdale Před 7 měsíci

    I just started learning Vietnamese and absolutely love your videos!

  • @BujangMelaka90
    @BujangMelaka90 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I shall be visiting Saigon again. Thanks for the food tour guide.

  • @dennissantos6782
    @dennissantos6782 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Thank you for your work in introducing your culture ❤🇻🇳

  • @donb.puryearjr.8699
    @donb.puryearjr.8699 Před 7 měsíci +11

    So glad to see you back on CZcams 🤗......I really enjoy your approach to editing and content on your vlog......so much, that I am sure to watch this again. The blending of culinary, historical and cultural points is most interesting.😊.....can't wait to see where you will take us next!!!!!

    • @WhatThePho
      @WhatThePho  Před 7 měsíci +4

      Thank you so much! 🤗🤗

  • @chesterphung1143
    @chesterphung1143 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Welcome back van wu great job always keep it up!❤🎉😮

  • @GordonBrevity
    @GordonBrevity Před 7 měsíci +1

    You're so obviously such a lovely person, Van. Best wishes from London.

  • @quang-trandao4084
    @quang-trandao4084 Před 7 měsíci

    great content, Van

  • @longnguyenfromusa
    @longnguyenfromusa Před 7 měsíci +14

    Van, you set a new standard for yourself with this video! I am glad you put that disclaimer at the beginning about no pho and no banhmi! I like the interviews with the locals and the provided subtitle translations. A lot of young viet kieus and foreigners will appreciate it. I like the hidden locations that most of us outside Saigon don't know about. The videography with different perspectives and the soundtracks. The color grading is warm, colorful, and professionally consistent!
    I'm going back to Vietnam this December and I will check these locations out (if they still exist).

    • @WhatThePho
      @WhatThePho  Před 7 měsíci +5

      Thank you so much! That’s exactly what I’m aiming for: professional and authentic. Glad you enjoyed the video!

    • @AKumar_India
      @AKumar_India Před 7 měsíci

      @@WhatThePhovan ; good to see u back , i think if you get some time in future do show the wonderful vincom center & coffee shops, sky tower restaurants. i m sure many wud love it.

  • @stevennguyen7794
    @stevennguyen7794 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Great video, I’m excited for my first visit to Vietnam next year. Those spinny things on top of those apartment buildings are meant to ventilate hot and stale air to prevent mildew or molds. I imagined it’s pretty useful in Vietnam since it’s very humid.

  • @dyerbika.3497
    @dyerbika.3497 Před 5 měsíci +1

    we'll be visiting Vietnam on the 3rd week of January and we'll definitely use this as a guide for some awesome local cuisines, thank you so much for touring us around, virtually

  • @BumBumPeach
    @BumBumPeach Před 7 měsíci +2

    Yummy Food here!! SO MOUTH WATERING!!

  • @dan4500
    @dan4500 Před 7 měsíci +6

    I took a grab and got lost in a random district on purpose. I walked around and ended up trying tons of street food! Had the snails ever in a random alley lol! I miss Saigon and will be back end of this year!

    • @dongshengdi773
      @dongshengdi773 Před 7 měsíci

      But Vietnam doesn't give retirement Visa.

    • @dan4500
      @dan4500 Před 7 měsíci

      @@dongshengdi773 true, it would be nice if they did, but I just use the new E Visa, 90 day multiple entry.

  • @jeffsousa2009
    @jeffsousa2009 Před 7 měsíci

    Wow, it's nice to see you back missed you.❤

  • @ninja.teacher
    @ninja.teacher Před 7 měsíci +1

    Epic production quality on this one and you’re doing a great job of capturing modern Saigon!

  • @tomaakinokolotau7062
    @tomaakinokolotau7062 Před 7 měsíci

    Love Vietnam n your videos so much

  • @daveh5787
    @daveh5787 Před 6 měsíci

    Hi Van, I'm new to your channel. I really enjoy your videos. keep up the good work

  • @nic.trades
    @nic.trades Před 7 měsíci

    this made me miss Vietnam so much... what a place.

  • @tonyly408
    @tonyly408 Před 7 měsíci

    welcome back!!!

  • @thuytruong1020
    @thuytruong1020 Před 7 měsíci

    We will be traveling to Vietnam in December. Added these restaurants to our list to try out!

  • @teodoro1980
    @teodoro1980 Před měsícem

    Its a vent. You dont find them on residential buildings but theyre usually on commercial buildings with businesses that produce a lot of heat like a bakery or restaurant. Hot air rises, hits the vent, spins it and in turn draws air out of the building

  • @paultso5627
    @paultso5627 Před 7 měsíci

    Hi van, I am so great to see on the video . The video introduced about some delicious foods and historical buildings. The spining object installed on the roof which helps circulating air. I like the way you talking about the atmosphere which make people so relaxing. Thanks for sharing!

  • @keithpalmer1843
    @keithpalmer1843 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Awesome breakfast philosophy 😋

  • @bacnguyen1582
    @bacnguyen1582 Před 7 měsíci

    ❤so cool, I'll be there soon!

  • @thomash2523
    @thomash2523 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Nice… thanks Van..!! ❤ will visit Vietnam soon… 😉

  • @hanhtrinh2949
    @hanhtrinh2949 Před 6 měsíci

    Love your clip about all special Việt foods which is not many people know, i’ll try all these foods on next return, thankyou

  • @tuanh2656
    @tuanh2656 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Xem video này nhớ nhà quá, nhớ Sài Gòn những ngày nắng mưa lang thang khắp phố😢. Chỉ có đi xa mới hiểu nhớ quê hương là gì

  • @sifu2u_now
    @sifu2u_now Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks...I am going to look for that hidden coffee shop.

  • @z-man7883
    @z-man7883 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Always glad to see a fellow Vietnamese American do well while promoting the home country in the process. Congrats on the success.

    • @MrMikeDao
      @MrMikeDao Před 7 měsíci +2

      If I remember correctly she was born in Vietnam, went to America during high school and decided to go back to Vietnam

    • @po350
      @po350 Před 5 měsíci

      I may not be correct, but if I am right she's not American. She just well educated, and speaks English really well...

  • @onthai4946
    @onthai4946 Před 7 měsíci

    Excellent choices!!!

  • @leegeechew4053
    @leegeechew4053 Před 7 měsíci +2

    How I wish Vietnam is my neighbour next door, so that I can walk over there everyday.
    Very interesting to know the history that comes with these eating & drinking places.
    You did a very thorough study before doing the filming. 👍

  • @binh5437
    @binh5437 Před 4 měsíci

    Nice video Vân!

  • @NguyenHoang-ys3df
    @NguyenHoang-ys3df Před 7 měsíci

    Watched you from beginning. Hope u go thru all challenges

  • @itsnoelfredz
    @itsnoelfredz Před 7 měsíci

    The H'mong cuisine is probably gonna be my fav among all the locations you shared. Had the priviledge to experience their local breakfast in the kitchen during my homestay in Sapa. They were cooking a feast for some celebration.
    14 Tôn Thất Đạm was indeed a nice place to explore. Stumbled upon it while Googling for a nearby cafe to go to. Such nostalgic place to explore....dark and quiet.

  • @StormMystic
    @StormMystic Před 7 měsíci

    Just came back from Vietnam last week and I'm ready to go back after watching this. 🥺

  • @ELEKTRARE
    @ELEKTRARE Před 7 měsíci +1

    Gurl I am so addicted to paté chaud they are the best yaaaaaaassssss Need to get there asap okay 👍🏼

  • @neuzeitrecordings
    @neuzeitrecordings Před 5 měsíci

    We were at An‘s house today and SGC yesterday thanks to your recommendation. And it was excellent! The ant beef, a real highlight, great craft beer, the whole place is outstanding.
    Pâte chaud was also really good, we also had some delicious pangasius soup with flowers for lunch.
    Being in HCMC for only two days really widened our food horizon, the whole city is like a giant food tour 😅 Thank you for showing these special places! And probs for your video shooting skills.

  • @jb5416
    @jb5416 Před 7 měsíci

    That spinning thing is a ventilation to release hot air and so, cooling down your room.
    I need to go Vietnam again, it's so cool!

  • @evo5880
    @evo5880 Před 4 měsíci

    all these places look amazing!!! makes me so excited to go

  • @marcnitta
    @marcnitta Před 7 měsíci

    Cool video ❤

  • @neldormiveglia1312
    @neldormiveglia1312 Před 6 měsíci

    I might be moving to Ho Chi Minh for work next year and this made me very excited.

  • @Pete-ba253
    @Pete-ba253 Před 7 měsíci

    Fab vid . Thank you . 🇻🇳🇬🇧

  • @timpickering8255
    @timpickering8255 Před 7 měsíci

    I live in southwest Missouri a few miles from Carthage Mo we have every August Vietnamese Celebration It deals with when the Vietnamese people came to America back in the 70s I always love the celebration and the food is delicious A beautiful People with such a rich history

  • @veryfertile2335
    @veryfertile2335 Před 7 měsíci

    So Van, visiting vietnam next year in January!! This is amazing! Going to add to my list of things!
    Only thing I wish, is if you could drop thr locations in the description with google maps, it is going to be easier for me to locate when I'm in ho chi Minh ❤

  • @manullim
    @manullim Před 7 měsíci

    Dear Van, I commend you for showing us around off the touristy and well trodden locations. I am finding out more and more of vietnamese city life and liking it a lot~!! Excellent job~~!!

    • @WhatThePho
      @WhatThePho  Před 7 měsíci

      Yay! Yay! So glad to hear that you had great experience! Thank you!!!

    • @manullim
      @manullim Před 7 měsíci

      @@WhatThePho One thing I hope in the future is for you to appear in Sonny Side's Best Ever Food Review Show episode in Vietnam... as he is based in Vietnam. If that ever happens, it would definitely help your channel grow even bigger and reach broader audience~!

  • @francinejaninesarmiento1797
    @francinejaninesarmiento1797 Před 6 měsíci

    Your travel vlog takes me to places I've only dreamed of visiting. Your enthusiasm for exploration is truly remarkable! By the way, have you checked out the new v4 Bento Bag and the Ikigai Backpack from NomadLane? They seem like they'd compliment your travel style perfectly.

  • @liljetjennie
    @liljetjennie Před 6 měsíci

    This is great! Heading to vietnam soon so I might check out some of these. It'd be helpful if you dropped the locations in fhe description.

  • @YouriPoulin
    @YouriPoulin Před 24 dny

    Thank you for that very interesting video. I hated my to days in district 1, but now I want to visit the places you showed before living Vietnam!

  • @marclederman6206
    @marclederman6206 Před 7 měsíci +21

    Great video, Van! Thanks. Always enjoy your tours throughout Vietnam. A beautiful country! BTW, the "spinning thing" is an air vent, specifically a "whirlybird cylindrical dome" that spins in the wind, creating a vacuum which extracts warm air from the roof cavity usually above a shop or house roof. Whirlybirds are popular because they're cheap, easy to install, and require little to no maintenance once installed. They DO require a breeze of some sort to actually spin as they have no power of their own to spin them. It is also called a turbine rooftop cylinder.

    • @WhatThePho
      @WhatThePho  Před 7 měsíci +2

      Oh nice! Thank you so much for letting me know 🤗

    • @itsnoelfredz
      @itsnoelfredz Před 7 měsíci

      Yup basically it keeps a unit/building cooler on a hot humid day

    • @itsnoelfredz
      @itsnoelfredz Před 7 měsíci

      I was googling for a nearby cafe and stumbled upon 14 Tôn Thất Đạm. Such an nostalgic location to walk in and trying to search for the cafe and feeling scared of getting robbed.
      And also had a free show watching some photography sessions for adult magazine or so 😂😅

  • @tinav.deleon3773
    @tinav.deleon3773 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I’D WAS HERE AND EATEN SOME YEARS AGO,
    VERY DELICIOUS FRIENDLY SERVICE,

  • @l44va
    @l44va Před měsícem

    I'm travelling from the US to Ho Chi MInh City next month. Can't wait! Thank you for your videos.

  • @bearmerica6668
    @bearmerica6668 Před 7 měsíci

    This was well done.

  • @quanle2400
    @quanle2400 Před 7 měsíci

    Hi , it's good video. I live in Sai Gon more than 30 yrs but did not know those place. Well, this should be the guideline for me when my friend come to Sai Gon. Thanks for your recommendation. Very helpful

  • @raghavagrawal14
    @raghavagrawal14 Před 7 měsíci

    This was by far the best video of yours, and I just love the apartment cafe culture of the city, it's so unique. We don't find that in India.
    Could you also consider doing a food tour of some famous vegetarian places?

  • @trungpham9763
    @trungpham9763 Před 7 měsíci

    It’s great 2 c that u take care of your mental health & now back 2 your channel👌🏻

  • @comgaxoimo9411
    @comgaxoimo9411 Před 7 měsíci +11

    Cám ơn chị đã yêu mến đất Sài thành này. Cám ơn chị đã quảng bá đất nước mình cho bạn bè quốc tế 😊❤

    • @WhatThePho
      @WhatThePho  Před 7 měsíci +3

      Cảm ơn em đã ủng hộ chị ☺️

  • @mafkrimnra8084
    @mafkrimnra8084 Před 7 měsíci

    Glad that I found this vids , wanna come back to hcmc again now

  • @NicolasD414
    @NicolasD414 Před 7 měsíci

    That "spinning thingy" you mentioned is the Spinning chimney cowls. Designed to improve the draft of your chimney by creating a vacuum effect that draws air up and out of the chimney.

  • @kevinward7498
    @kevinward7498 Před 7 měsíci +1

    The spinning thing is normally put on a roof to pull the heat out of an attic. It's a type of vent.

  • @artistlovepeace
    @artistlovepeace Před 7 měsíci

    Good job!

  • @timothymcnamara9600
    @timothymcnamara9600 Před 7 měsíci

    Good you see you back!! Fantastic video!! 😊😊 Hey, with Tet coming up, would it be possible to get some tips on what to do while one visits? I think you do a wonderful job of sharing Vietnam with your Western viewers, and this would help anyone going this year. Thank you!!

  • @fourthel6630
    @fourthel6630 Před 7 měsíci

    Nice to see you back! …or maybe I haven’t been keeping up😅

  • @linhpam4818
    @linhpam4818 Před 7 měsíci

    I really like the video, I hope you make more videos.+1like

  • @ryulord23
    @ryulord23 Před 5 měsíci

    I returned from Vietnam 3wks ago and miss it alot, the food is top notch, wish I saw this video but will keep these places in mind the next time i go back which is mid next year. Also you are so gorgeous.

  • @davehuy3996
    @davehuy3996 Před 7 měsíci

    Great video Van. So the spinning thing is a whirlybird is what we call in australia its a roof ventilation to get the heat out from to roof so it cools the place down. The higher the wind speed = the faster speed whirlybird will spin and faster exhaust the heat out from under the roof. Not the best as it does deteriorate overtime. I got a solar power and works wonders

  • @WhatsInaName68
    @WhatsInaName68 Před 7 měsíci

    I saw a video of a Hoi An old town walk through. There was a group wearing What The Pho shirts.

  • @3sgtepwnzr
    @3sgtepwnzr Před 7 měsíci

    You got a new subscriber, video was very well edited and showed a wonderful side of VN. I will take my kids back one day.
    Those spinning things are vents for passive cooling. Hot air is drawn out from the inside space.

  • @weilyan
    @weilyan Před 7 měsíci +1

    1) the spinning things on the roof are turbines to let moist and heat escape from the building (since hot air rises and cool air descent). This helps reduce the chance of mold buildup in the building.
    2) I'm looking forward to visit VN for the first time ever next month in November. Although my parents are from VN, I was born in Canada, currently living in Japan but never had a chance to see VN.

    • @WhatThePho
      @WhatThePho  Před 7 měsíci

      Ahh you solved the mystery! Thanks so much!!