Recently, a foreign female tourist posted a short video recording her experience enjoying banh beo at a sidewalk stall in Hoi An ancient town (Quang Nam).

The video received nearly 1 million views and thousands of comments and shares. Viewers were attracted by the fluent English speaking ability and quick response of the banh beo seller.

"The girl selling banh beo speaks English so fluently"; "She understands very quickly and answers fluently, with good pronunciation"; "The girl selling banh beo speaks English so confidently"... many netizens commented.

Some accounts even shared that they studied English for many years but did not have the ability to communicate as flexibly as the owner of the banh beo shop. Some people who have been to the shop said: "The owner speaks English very well, she answers every question customers ask fluently."

After being introduced by the restaurant owner, the female tourist tried two plates of banh beo for 10,000 VND. She found this street food made from rice flour quite interesting, with a delicious flavor when combined with spicy and sweet fish sauce.

An excerpt from a foreign female tourist's video. Source: lucijawithqs

According to research, the video was filmed at Mrs. Bay's Banh Beo shop on Hoang Van Thu Street, Hoi An. This is a sidewalk stall, but has been open for about 40 years. The current owner is Ms. Tran Hong Thao.

According to Ms. Thao, Hoi An banh beo is different from Hue banh beo in the red sauce made from shrimp and meat. The soft banh beo is served with dried shrimp, fragrant fried onions and crispy fried cao lau.

Normally, banh beo is placed on a small plate and then arranged 6-10 plates on a bamboo tray. The dipping sauce is made from fish sauce, fat, sugar, vinegar, garlic and chili. Each restaurant owner has his own recipe for mixing the dipping sauce to get the right amount of saltiness, sweetness and spiciness.

This is a sidewalk banh beo stall but it is very crowded. Photo: daisy.caoo

In addition to banh beo, the shop also has banh nam and banh loc, both made in traditional flavors. The shop usually opens at 2pm and sells out at 5pm.

This address has long been famous on social networks, praised as one of the best banh beo shops in Hoi An.

According to reviews, the banh beo here is usually warm, soft, fragrant rice flour, combined with sauce and side dishes, fish sauce, creating an attractive flavor. Banh nam and banh loc at the restaurant are not too typical.

The plus point is the space has the rustic and familiar Hoi An style.

Crispy fried cao lau served with banh beo is a favorite of diners. Photo: mie.hamie/foodievietnam

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Hoi An cuisine is a point that attracts tourists. Photo: Thach Thao
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