Luke Nguyen's Railway Vietnam (2019)

Episode Overview

In this episode, Luke travels to Hue, renowned for its royal history, stunning imperial architecture, and delectable royal cuisine that deeply inspires him. He begins his journey in Con Hen village, where the locals expertly swirl and de-shell baby clams, a craft passed down for centuries. The following morning, Luke rises early in search of the ultimate bowl of bun bo Hue, a spicy beef noodle soup. He discovers 'Bun Bo Me Keo,' a family-run restaurant that has been perfecting their unique recipe for 70 years. He also visits a family business specializing in turmeric vermicelli noodle salad. Later, Luke heads to his favorite street food stall to savor banh ep, a savory pancake made of tapioca starch, pork, egg, and spring onion, cooked in a flat press. Finally, after enjoying a tranquil Japanese bathing experience by a stream, he prepares a healthy steamed snakehead fish dish.