Foreign dishes:
There
are many types of international cuisine available in the fine
restaurants and hotels of HCM City.
Russian cuisine is famous for its black bread and vodka. Most
Russian dishes are usually prepared as a soup or otherwise use
generous amounts of butter. Smoked meats, salmon are also Russian
favorites.
Italian cuisine centers on pasta of which there are
many types but the most famous is spaghetti. Usually the fresh
pasta is cooked just before eating and accompanied by various
sauces such as tomato, meat and seafood. Pizza is also another
symbol of Italian cuisine.
German dishes are less usually seasoned than others,
sugar is rarely used. Ham, sausages and cold cuts are favorites.
German bread is good but the German beer, which is made from fresh
barley and yeast, is very special.
North & South Indian, Vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine.
The chief Muslim cook prepare Halal food. Specialties include
Tandoory chicken, Kababs, Samosas, Chatny tikkas, chicken tikkas...
French dishes are seasoned thoroughly, usually served
with bread and salad. Some red or white wine should also accompany
all meals.
Thai cuisine is very popular. The dishes are simple
to prepare but bear a unique and unforgettable flavour due to
the use of natural seasonings and spices such as fresh peppers,
citronella, and lemon grass. Thai-style hotpots have become one
of the favorite dishes with city dwellers. Thai-style hotpots
are almost always served at parties and especially weddings.
Japanese cuisine is usually eaten uncooked. Especially
fresh raw seafood with lime and wasabi, accompanied by sake wine.
The predominant flavour is sour, and the dishes are always decorated
nicely. Rice and soy products are necessary ingredients of traditional
Japanese cuisine.
For
further information, see “Restaurants - Cuisine Guide” in order
to choose for yourself or your family an appropriately pleasing
dining address.
Chinese cuisine is the most famous of all Asian cuisine.
Chinese cuisine uses more vegetable, less meat, and is characterized
by the generous addition of fat and oils. Peking duck is one of
the most famous dishes.