Fetal duck eggs, or Hot Vit Lon, are a standard street food in Vietnam. Josh Geracitano and Pham Thi Quynh Nhu are content creators living in Ho Chi Minh City, and the couple shared their favorite stall within the southern metropolis with CNBC Travel’s Downtime.
Many individuals may squirm on the sight of fetal duck eggs, but in Vietnam, it’s a standard street food generally known as “hot vit lon.”
It is usually a favourite of content creator Josh Geracitano, who goes by the name “Dũng Gee” online. Josh and his wife, Pham Thi Quynh Nhu, also generally known as Vy Pham, have accrued greater than 5.5 million followers on social media by chronicling their day-to-day life in Ho Chi Minh City.
The couple shared where to search out the freshest “hot vit lon” on the most recent episode of CNBC Travel’s Downtime.
In addition they talked concerning the superstitions behind the dish, which can be commonly generally known as balut within the Philippines.
Here is the total list of places the couple recommends visiting within the bustling economic hub:
- Cơm tấm Nguyễn Văn Cừ serves com tam, or broken rice grains served with grilled pork and an assortment of side dishes. While this restaurant’s com tam is pricier than the common stall, it’s a favourite for foreigners and locals alike as a result of the standard of its meat cuts and clean environment. 74 Đ. Nguyễn Văn Cừ, Phường Nguyễn Cư Trinh, District 1
- Tiệm cafe Tháng Bảy is a restaurant owned by Vy and her sister, modeled after Dalat, a verdant city in Vietnam’s south-central highlands famous for its year-round cool weather. 26 Đường Đô Đốc Long, phường Tân Quý, District Tân Phú
- Hương Sen Healthcare System offers beauty, healthcare services and even a light-weight buffet on top of your regular massage parlor offerings. Their herbal baths modeled from the Red Dao ethnic minority group of Sapa, a mountain town within the Northwest of Vietnam, are popular with visitors. 21 Nguyễn Thiện Thuật, Phường 14, District Bình Thạnh
- Unnamed Hột Vịt Lộn stall may look unassuming but serves top-of-the-line “Hot Vit Lon,” or fetal duck eggs, in Ho Chi Minh City. Vy has patronized this stall for nearly a decade. 69-61 Đường Cô Bắc, Phường Cô Giang, District 1
Watch the video above for his or her tour.
