In Episode 15 of Wow Ho Chi Minh City with the theme "Chinese cuisine and Mid-Autumn colors of Cho Lon area", tour guide Khanh Van accompanies Luong Bich Huu, Lam Vy Da, S.T Son Thach and two content creators Hy Khi Duong Duong, Cho Lon Downtown to explore the unique features of this area.
The journey began at Phung Hung market, where the whole group stopped at a dimsum shop nearly 20 years old. The atmosphere became lively when Luong Bich Huu showed off her talent in singing Ho Quang, while Lam Vy Da and Khanh Van danced backup.
At the three-generation family-inherited Tang bread shop, artists are challenged to make and sell bread themselves to diners. S.T Son Thach brings a lot of laughter when struggling to make a pate bread.
The delegation continued to enjoy the dish "Kho qua Ca Ot - Che Trang", introduced as a typical dish of the Tieu and Quang people at the market, before sipping rat coffee.
Leaving Phung Hung market, the artists sat in cyclos, passing through famous craft streets such as Soai Kinh Lam fabric street, Bac Hai Thuong Lan Ong medicine street and Luong Nhu Hoc lantern street. Through this, the program introduces the commercial ecosystem that has been maintained through many generations at Cho Lon.
At Nghia An Assembly Hall, Lam Vy Da expressed her impression of the ancient and sacred space. S.T Son Thach and Luong Bich Huu paid attention to the architectural beauty imbued with Asian style, which often appears in movies and MVs.
One of the most notable experiences took place at Dong Khanh Hotel. The artists not only enjoyed Mid-Autumn cakes but also for the first time were kneaded and shaped under the guidance of artisans.
Lam Vy Da chose coconut filling, Khanh Van liked two-egg green bean cake. After enjoying it, Khanh Van called it "the taste of childhood", while Lam Vy Da assessed the cake as having moderate sweetness.
The group also had a vegetarian buffet with many dishes. This is an experience that was dedicated to Lam Vy Da, a vegetarian. Luong Bich Huu also interacted in Chinese with diners at the restaurant.
The ending point of the journey is Ha Ton Quyen culinary street. After learning about the story of a family-run dumpling brand, the artists unexpectedly received the challenge "Cho Lon Dining Table".
According to the task, the whole group had to run around the streets to find and buy all the dishes. Thanks to the support of people and eateries, the group of artists completed the dining table and enjoyed together.
The journey lasted until nearly 12 pm. Luong Bich Huu humorously thanked the program for having the opportunity to "eat freely" until late at night. Khanh Van said that the efforts to preserve culture, cuisine and traditional architecture of the Chinese community contribute to creating attraction for Ho Chi Minh City tourism.
