In the days near the Mid-Autumn Festival, the traditional Chinese noodle shop of the Dynasty of Zhou in Cho Lon has begun to bustle. According to Lao Dong, although not the peak of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the shop still attracts a large number of customers from near and far.
Mr. Trieu Minh An - the owner of the bakery - said: " side dishes with traditional fillings such as mon khoai, green beans and salted eggs. The cakes are handmade and do not contain preservatives, so they can only be kept for about 10 days. We do not make large quantities to ensure freshness".
Mr. Nhan Van Tai (Hoa Hung ward) went to the shop to buy cakes for the first time after being introduced by friends. "The cake is fragrant, the crust is thin, the filling is smooth and not as sweet as a regular moon cake. I will return to buy more on the full moon to give as gifts to relatives, Mr. Tai shared.
Not only attracting people in the center of Ho Chi Minh City, the bakery is also visited by many customers from far away. Ms. Thuy Ha (Binh Duong ward) said that every year she comes here to buy banh chung as a gift.
"The cakes are not sweet and have a traditional flavor, so the elderly in the house really like them, especially the cakes are always hot and fresh every day," Ms. Ha shared.
In addition to customers coming directly, the bakery also continuously welcomes drivers to receive orders. Mr. Tran Van Minh - a technology shipper specializing in receiving orders from the store said that these days he has to deliver continuously from early morning.
Although it is not yet Mid-Autumn Festival, I have come here every day to deliver cakes continuously. Many people were afraid that they would run out of cakes so they took the opportunity to order early. I will also buy some to try near the Mid-Autumn Festival, Mr. Minh shared more.
Amidst the increasingly modern and rich moon cake market, the traditional Pia Dao shop of the Chinese people of the Korean origin has maintained its unique features and unique appeal for more than 70 years.
No big advertisements, no luxury stores, the small bakery in the old alley is still constantly on fire every day, bringing hot handmade cakes with rich ancient flavors.
For many people, enjoying banh kia on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival is not only a habit but also a part of cultural memories, a flavor associated with gathering and sharing.
