Saigon HIDDEN Noodle Tour

A glimpse into the diverse noodle culture of Saigon, from traditional Vietnamese dishes to international influences and even the role of technology in food preparation.

- [00:13] 🌆 Saigon, also known as Ho Chi Minh City, is Vietnam's largest city and a hub for noodle cuisine. Locals often skip breakfast at home to enjoy the city's noodle offerings.

- [01:08] 🍜 The video features a unique take on Pho, a quintessential Vietnamese dish. The restaurant elevates the dish by deconstructing it and offering a variety of beef cuts, all for under $10.

- [04:33] 🌍 The video explores Vietnam's interpretation of Thai noodle dishes, specifically Bun Thai. The dish is a flavor-packed, soupy surf and turf that costs only about $3 per bowl.

- [07:16] 🤖 The video delves into the debate between handmade and machine-made noodles, particularly in the context of egg noodles. The chef claims that machine-made noodles can be superior to hand-pulled ones.

- [12:30] 🇫🇷 The video introduces Bò Kho, a beef stew noodle dish inspired by French cooking. The dish is made with beef brisket and tendon, stewed for hours in a rich, aromatic broth.