Influences of Vietnamese cuisine

Vietnam was ruled by the Chinese for a thousand years and occupied by the French for a hundred. Vietnamese culture and cuisine also benefited from the presence of multiple religious and ethnic communities. Add to that the influence of Buddhist monks, whose vegetarianism as well as their dedication to reflecting their philosophy in all areas of life, including cooking and particularly spicing foods, and you end up with one of the finest cuisines on the planet.

Most authentic Vietnamese eateries will have your choice of beef, chicken, duck, and shrimp. In addition to this, tofu and dumplings can be mixed in with your choice of white or fried rice which makes the cuisine accessible to anybody and everybody.

All styles of Vietnamese cooking utilize a generous amount of spice and herbs. Garlic, shallots, green onions, black pepper, coriander, and cilantro are very widely used. Most menus will offer different options of meat, beef meatballs, beef and tendon meatballs, brisket, and seafood.

Plethora of flavors

Rather than having one note dominating the flavor of a dish, Vietnamese cuisine uses a combination of flavors. A single bite might feature the flavor or, say cilantro or galangal, but the next will have basil or lemongrass. No two consecutive bites are quite the same.  Vietnamese dishes have a wide spectrum of textures along with flavors which makes them one of the most delectable cuisines across the world. You not only get great tastes but frequently textures that seem to explode in your mouth.  There aren’t many other world cuisines that are so replete with this abundance of variation in mouth-feel.

There’s a lot of work that goes into one dish, and overall Vietnamese food is always good because it’s balanced and covers all your macronutrients – you pretty much always get fresh vegetables, carbohydrates from rice, noodles, and protein to some sort of meats.  Vietnamese desserts are quite interesting as well. They often consist of a small portion of various ingredients simmered in warm coconut milk; typically beans, tapioca, or banana, sprinkled with crushed peanuts or sesame.

Authentic Vietnamese food

If you are looking for an authentic Vietnamese restaurant in Melbourne with creative cooking and comfortable settings, Express Lane Hanoi Hannah is your place to be. It offers authentic, delicious, and inexpensive Vietnamese dishes in the heart of Melbourne.  It offers the best fusion food and is easily accessible for everybody. The place is a slice of heaven for people who love gluten-free and healthy food or suffer from celiac disease.

The eatery brings the fresh and vibrant flavors of Vietnam to the streets of Melbourne. It places a lot of emphasis on style, and its trendy appearance and cheap menu attract suitably intense crowds to the modestly-sized outpost. This stylish venue has classic Vietnamese furnishings, English-speaking staff, and a large menu running through Vietnam’s entire culinary heritage. It’s perfect for a light dinner and drinks with friends or a bowl of pho that won’t break the bank. When craving authentic Vietnamese food, there’s no better place than Hanoi Hannah, visit their website for more information.