Stories
What does "ối giời ơi" mean? The Vietnamese "oh my goodness"
"Ối giời ơi" is a Northern Vietnamese cry of "oh my goodness!" Here is what each word means, how to say it, and when it fits.
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Food
What is Vietnamese coffee, and why is it so different?
Vietnamese coffee is usually dark-roasted robusta, slow-dripped through a small metal phin filter and often sweetened with condensed milk.
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Stories
What does "haizz" mean in Vietnamese? The sigh that says everything
"Haizz" is the Vietnamese sigh: a written or spoken "ugh" or "sigh" that shows tiredness, frustration or quiet resignation.
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Food
How to make Vietnamese coffee at home with a phin filter
To make Vietnamese coffee at home, drip dark-roast coffee through a phin filter onto sweetened condensed milk, then stir. Here is the full…
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Stories
What does "ủa" mean in Vietnamese?
"Ủa" is a Vietnamese "huh?" or "wait, what?" used for surprise or confusion. Here is how to say it and when it fits.
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Food
How to make Vietnamese iced coffee (cà phê sữa đá)
Cà phê sữa đá is strong phin-dripped coffee mixed with sweetened condensed milk and poured over ice. Here is how to make it at home.
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