Bourdain Loves Vietnam, OneVietnam Loves Him Too

Anthony Bourdain returns to "his favorite place on Earth," Vietnam, on the upcoming No Reservation episode on Monday, March 29. During his last visit, he seriously considered moving to Vietnam. This time, Anthony Bourdain is taking his show to Vietnam's Central Highlands.

By on March 25, 2010 • Topics: Arts & Culture,Food,Travel

Taking in his surroundings, Tony reflects on his trip back to Vietnam

Anthony Bourdain does it again!  He is returning to “his favorite place on Earth,” Vietnam, on the upcoming No Reservation episode on Monday, March 29.  During his last visit, he seriously considered moving to Vietnam.  See our blog on this episode here.

This time, Anthony Bourdain is taking his show to Vietnam’s Central Highlands.  You’ll see Bourdain at Linh Phong Monastery Pagoda in Da Lat enjoying some “thuc an chay,” delicious duck dishes on the street-side, and some good old sticky rice (xoi yen). Yesterday we told you about lake-side Vietnamese coffee.  On Monday, Anthony Bourdain will show us how to get a “taste of the forest” at a lakeside restaurant near Dankia Lake.  He will also make some stops in Ha Noi to sample some native “Bac” dishes: pho Ha Noi and banh cuon (noodle dumpling).  (You can read our article on Pho.)

Banh Cuon (Rice Noodle dumpling); Image from: http://www.bamboogrillrestaurant.com

Anthony Bourdain has travelled to 80-90 countries, and Vietnam remains “his favorite place on Earth.”  He has been to Vietnam at least three times on his shows!  Last night, Brian, our VTP Editor said, “Since Bourdain loves Vietnam so much, I wonder if we can get him to channel some of this love for Vietnam to OneVietnam?”  So I thought, maybe all we have to do is ask.  Why don’t we create some buzz on VTP and Facebook and get Anthony Bourdain’s attention!

Who wants to get Anthony Bourdain to talk about OneVietnam on his show No Reservation?  Better yet, maybe he can make an appearance at our launch party!  If we can get 100 people to comment on this post, I’ll personally send a letter with your comments to No Reservation.  Leave a comment and get your friends to comment too!  Let’s show Bourdain some love.  We at OneVietnam Network sure love him!

The Author:

Uyen is an economic consultant and cofounder of OneVietnam. Development economics is Uyen's life passion, and through OneVietnam she advocates future economic development and corporate social responsibility in Vietnam. Uyen graduated Magna Cum Laude from UC Berkeley with a B.S. in Economics.

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  • http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=504951293 Isabella Lai

    I love Bourdain. He is hilarious! I love his piece on pho–OneVietnam summarized it here: http://talk.onevietnam.org/phoHis upcoming No Reservations episodes are going to be awesome!

  • http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000831790593 Uyen Nguyen

    Vietnam is going mainstream. Thanks Bourdain!

  • http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=73004365 Huy Nguyen

    Its a good thing, i think Bourdain is showing the Americans that the Vietnamese culture is Rich, and wonderful.

  • http://www.xoxoamy.com Amy

    I love anthony bourdain and i love vietnam. its not coincidence that 2 things i love…love each other. haha.

  • http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=1071722554 Michelle Ngoc Tran

    Interesting how one white man validates the feelings of millions of Vietnamese…and gets a news posting about it

  • http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000831790593 Uyen Nguyen

    @Michelle should we have a round up of how much each of us love Vietnam? I think that will be a very interest article.

  • http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000898932742 James Bao

    Now now, we're all the same biology. Bordain is a famous chef and major TV personality, so the fact that he loves Vietnam is a testament to our great cuisine and culture!

  • http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=1226357 Vinh Dang

    80-90 countries? wow… impressive! when will I have a chance to travel to that many places?…

  • http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=22 OneVietnam Network

    Aiming for 100 comments to Bourdain!

  • http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=617736644 David Regenold

    Here are five responses I got to the first video you posted after I posted it to my profile:1) I LOVE Anthony Bourdain! He's a wild man! I use to have his pic as my wallpaper holding a huge bone appropriately placed ;-) 2)That's it…I've got to go make some soup now!-that girl's face was priceless, lol.3) dun make me hungry T____T (from a Saigon friend going to school in Finland who had yet to find a VN restaurant in Helsinki) 4) love that show . watch it all the time5) i love this video…it's great (from a friend in Hanoi)

  • http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=1340830546 Howie Ta

    It really says alot when Vietnam is his favorite country considering he has been all over the world. Can't wait for the show!

  • http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=504951293 Isabella Nga Lai

    I love Bourdain. He is hilarious! I love his piece on pho–OneVietnam summarized it here: http://talk.onevietnam.org/phoHis upcoming No Reservations episodes are going to be awesome!

  • http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=631567635 Thao Nguyen

    I am so happy to know that Vietnam is "his favorite place on Earth"…Thanks for your love to Vietnam, Anthony Bourdain!

  • http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=1346479639 Huy Steven Nguyen

    woohoo go VN!

  • http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=598828856 Tyler Watts

    I would say that Bourdain encapsulates in his own words and show what so many foreigners feel about VN, all while managing to make it accessible to those who have never been here, and all while doing it from a "food show." And for that I'm appreciative.

  • Stephen

    Can you possibly think of anyone you’d rather have dinner with? Adventurer, raconteur , bigger than life. For real AB connoisseurs , there’s his speech at the Commonwealth Club of San Francisco (video).
    http://fora.tv/2007/11/19/Anthony_Bourdain_No_Reservations
    AB, your’e welcome to my home for dinner any day.

  • http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=730624675 Christine Tran

    I can't wait!

  • http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=1122008692 Kellda Giles

    I enjoy watching his show – especially when it showcases Vietnam.

  • http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=531766411 Yukiko Chino

    I want to eat all the food there is in Vietnam!

  • http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=1210726 Neil Nguyen Huu

    comment #16

  • may trang

    I met Mr. Bourdain briefly in MN. He seemed to be a man of genuine, intriguing character. Any VN episode on NR always holds a special place in my heart. My beloved Viet Nam is in my blood and soul. I am quite touched by AB’s sensibility & humility in his encounters with Viet Nam-the land, its culture & people. His writings, words & interactions pertaining to Viet Nam feel organic & instinctual. His VN episodes often reduce me to tears due to the poetic content, sublime beauty and the damn delicious food! Ah, Mr. Bourdain, thank you immensely for seeing Viet Nam with an open heart as well as allowing yourself & viewers to discover this country with a sense of hunger and passion. Welcome to Viet Nam, the magic!

  • Brian

    I’ve watch Bourdain’s show and it’s just amazing.
    I’m vietnamese and I’m proud Vietnam is one of his favorite places.

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  • Anh

    Yes, please! Anthony Bourdain embodies effortless badass-ness. It’s rather sweet seeing him get all soft when he’s discussing Vietnam and its many delicacies!