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A local guide to trung vit lon in Hanoi: what Vietnamese balut is, how it is served, what it tastes like and what first-time visitors should know.

A local guide to unusual Vietnamese foods that explains who eats them, where they belong and why “weird” often disappears once you know the context.

A local guide to cha ruoi: what ragworms are, why the fritter is seasonal, how it tastes and how to approach this unusual northern dish.