The stall in question served one thing only: bun cha, a northern speciality of juicy chargrilled pork, cold, slippery rice noodles, sweet yet deeply savoury nuoc cham dipping sauce and fistfuls of aromatic herbs.
"Chef Hai embodies the essence of Hue's culinary heritage while infusing it with a global perspective. His unwavering dedication, humility and creativity have earned him this well-deserved recognition."
One familiar name among the vendors is local Korean barbecue chain Honey Pig, which is trying out a new 'Cupbop' concept featuring grilled meats in customizable cups.
A lot of the fusion really makes sense. Onion, cilantro, both are big in both cultures. Mexican cuisine has a lot of stews, and in Vietnamese culture, there are a lot of stews as well.