{"id":1684,"date":"2020-04-28T14:18:55","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T06:18:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=1684"},"modified":"2022-10-05T22:01:40","modified_gmt":"2022-10-05T14:01:40","slug":"vietnamese-cooking-channels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/vietnamese-cooking-channels\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Vietnamese Cooking YouTube Channels That Will Turn You Into A Masterchef At Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learn how to cook with these Vietnamese cooking Youtube channels<\/h2>\n
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Although social distancing measures have been lifted in Vietnam, many venues remain closed. Restaurants and cafes are starting to reopen, but most only offer takeaway options as a safety precaution. But takeaway meals can get boring and expensive after a while, which is why many people are learning how to cook through watching Youtube tutorials.<\/p>\n

Be it eggs for new cooks or making lobsters for experienced home chefs, learn how to cook your own meals by following these Vietnamese cooking YouTube channels online.<\/p>\n

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1. Yewon TV – making Korean food with a Korea-based Vietnamese lady<\/h3>\n
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\"YewonKi\u1ec1u Ti\u00ean, her mother-in-law, and a neighbor are making kimchi
\n<\/em>Image adapted from: <\/em>|T\u1eadp 334| \u01af\u1edaP MU\u1ed0I 4 X\u00d4 C\u1ea2I TH\u1ea2O,L\u00c0M GIA V\u1eca KIM CHI,TR\u1ed8N C\u1ee6 C\u1ea2I,L\u00c0M KIM CHI SEASON 2018<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Yewon TV<\/a> offers a<\/strong> glimpse into the life of Ki\u1ec1u Ti\u00ean<\/em> and her family in Korea. In her videos, Ki\u1ec1u Ti\u00ean <\/em>is featured shopping for groceries<\/a>, making kimchi from scratch<\/a>, and making home-cooked Korean meals.<\/p>\n

Married into a Korean family, Ki\u1ec1u Ti\u00ean cooks Korean food almost on a daily basis and shares numerous recipes she\u2019s learnt from her mother-in-law.<\/p>\n

\"Yewon
\nKorean life vividly portrayed in Yewon TV\u2019s video
\n<\/em>Image adapted from: <\/em>|T\u1eadp 85| \u0110i ch\u1ee3 mua s\u00f2 huy\u1ebft v\u1ec1 x\u00e0o me v\u00e0 s\u1ef1 th\u1eadt ph\u0169 ph\u00e0ng.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

In these videos, viewers will see Ki\u1ec1u Ti\u00ean whip up a wide variety of Korean dishes, including kimchi-jjigae<\/a>, bibimbap<\/a>, and kimbap<\/a>, with detailed explanations and plenty of tips.<\/p>\n

\"Yewon
\nKi\u1ec1u Ti\u00ean’s mother-in-law making kimpap
\nImage adapted from: <\/em>|T\u1eadp 218| M\u1eb8 CH\u1ed2NG L\u00c0M KIMPAP MANG STYLE \u201c\u0110\u1ed8C L\u1ea0\u201d.MAKING KIMPAP.<\/em>\uae40\ubc25 \uc2f8\uae30<\/em>.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

In some videos, her mother-in-law, or husband are shown cooking, eating, and sharing cooking advice.<\/p>\n

Follow her Facebook page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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2. V\u1ec1 v\u1edbi m\u1eb9 – a peaceful snapshot of Vietnamese countryside life<\/h3>\n
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\"An
\nImage adapted from: <\/em>T\u00f4m chi\u00ean d\u1eeba v\u00e0 m\u00f3n b\u00e1nh n\u01b0\u1edbng qu\u00ea nh\u00e0\/ \u1ede nh\u00e0 n\u1ea5u \u0103n<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Hosted by An \u0110en<\/strong>, a country life vlogger, V\u1ec1 v\u1edbi m\u1eb9<\/strong> consists of videos showcasing the preparation of homemade Vietnamese food and peaceful way of life in her hometown of rural Daklak.<\/p>\n

An \u0110en seldom speaks in her videos. Instead, the serene background music, the sound of nature, cooking, and casual banter between her and her family members takes centerstage.<\/p>\n

\"An
\nImage adapted from: <\/em>T\u00f4m chi\u00ean d\u1eeba v\u00e0 m\u00f3n b\u00e1nh n\u01b0\u1edbng qu\u00ea nh\u00e0\/ \u1ede nh\u00e0 n\u1ea5u \u0103n<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Using super simple cooking utensils, An Den and her mother whip up no-frills and comforting dishes that make your mouth water. When making classic Vietnamese dishes such as shrimps fried with coconut rice <\/a>and rice vermicelli with shrimp paste<\/a>, every ingredient and step is portrayed vividly and inspires viewers to want to start cooking.<\/p>\n

\"AnCooking sugarcane
\n<\/em>Image adapted from: <\/em>M\u00eda V\u00e0 M\u00f3n \u0102n V\u1eb7t Tu\u1ed5i Th\u01a1 \u1ede N\u00f4ng Th\u00f4n\/ An \u0110en V\u00e0 Nh\u1eefng B\u00e9 Ch\u00f3 M\u00e8o<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

What impresses viewers is their portrayal of a peaceful life in the countryside with her family<\/strong>, and that she seems to do everything by hand<\/strong>, from harvesting a coconut from the tree to removing coconut meat from the shell.<\/p>\n

Follow their Facebook page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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3. Cookat Vietnam – no-frills instructional videos<\/h3>\n
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\"Cookat
\n4 ways to make instant noodles<\/em>
\nImage adapted from: <\/em>[Cookat Vi\u1ec7t Nam] 4 C\u00d4NG TH\u1ee8C N\u1ea4U M\u1ef2 T\u00d4M<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Those who crave for something no-frills, fast, yet instructional<\/strong> should definitely subscribe to Cookat Vietnam on both Youtube and Facebook.<\/p>\n

Not only do Cookat’s instructional videos cover a wide range of dishes from easy to difficult, but they also teach the viewers how to make one dish in 4 different ways<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Cookat
\n4 ways to make pizza
\nImage adapted from: <\/em>[Cookat Vi\u1ec7t Nam] 4 C\u00d4NG TH\u1ee8C PIZZA<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Each cooking video lasts 2 to 4 minutes on average and can be easily understood even though they have no narration,\u00a0<\/strong>unlike Vietnamese cooking YouTube channels that require knowledge of Vietnamese to understand fully.<\/p>\n

The ingredients used in Cookat\u2019s videos are easy to find in most supermarkets, making it an ideal cooking channel for both new cooks and experienced ones alike.<\/p>\n

Follow their Facebook page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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4. V\u00e2n S\u01a1n Show – perfect for both foodies and travel lovers<\/h3>\n
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\"Van
\nImage adapted from: <\/em>V\u00e2n S\u01a1n v\u00e0o B\u1ebeP 6 | M\u00f3n Ngon Ng\u00e0y T\u1ebft Vi\u1ec7t Nam<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Hosted by the renowned comedian-cum-restaurateur V\u00e2n S\u01a1n,<\/strong> this cooking channel consists of over 50 videos showcasing V\u00e2n S\u01a1n himself cooking and sharing recipes of dishes often served in his restaurant.<\/p>\n

\"Van
\nCooking Canadian lobster
\nImage adapted from: <\/em>V\u00e2n S\u01a1n v\u00e0o B\u1ebeP 2 | L\u00e0m T\u00d4M H\u00d9M CANADA | Khi\u1ebfn Danh H\u00e0i L\u00ca HU\u1ef2NH Ph\u1ea3i Tr\u1ed1 M\u1eaft V\u00ec Qu\u00e1 Ngon<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Viewers will see him whipping up an array of fancy dishes such as king crab made with garlic and butter sauce<\/a>, beef steak on iron pan<\/a>, Canadian lobster<\/a> and, of course, Vietnamese classics such as pig ear soaked in fish sauce<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He also invites celebrities onto his show to sample his freshly cooked dishes and give comments. Famous celebrities like singer Tu\u1ea5n Ng\u1ecdc, comedian Ch\u00ed T\u00e0i, actor Johnny Tr\u00ed Nguy\u1ec5n have made appearances on his videos.<\/p>\n

\"Van
\nV\u00e2n S\u01a1n on his trip to Kien Giang and learning how to make sardinella salad
\n<\/em>Image adapted from: <\/em>C\u00e1ch l\u00e0m G\u1ecfi C\u00e1 Tr\u00edch ngon nh\u1ea5t !!!<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

A travel buff himself, V\u00e2n S\u01a1n regularly travels to different corners of Vietnam and many countries in pursuit of good food and cultural stories. You\u2019ll find many videos introducing the specialties of each place he visits. Viewers will see him making sardinella salad in Kien Giang <\/a>and tasting rice steamed in claypot in Rach Gia<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Van Son\u2019s channel is the best of both worlds for foodies who also love travelling.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow his Facebook page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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5. Culinary Frank’s Food Channel – ASMR cooking<\/h3>\n
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Those who are intrigued by cooking noises such as chopping, sizzling, or washing should not skip videos by Culinary Frank’s Food Channel<\/a>, which centers on cooking with Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response<\/strong> (ASMR)-inducing sounds.<\/p>\n

\"CulinaryImage adapted from: <\/em>VIETNAMESE POPULAR BREAKFAST | STEAK, FRIED EGGS , BAGUETTE | ASMR Cooking | Culinary Frank<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

These videos have no narration, only cooking sounds and calm background music. Plus, these videos are filmed with a cinematic quality, making them a sight to behold.<\/p>\n

\"CulinaryImage adapted from: VIETNAMESE MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE | ASMR Cooking | Culinary Frank<\/a>
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Since the host is Vietnamese, the viewers will find him dishing out a plethora of Vietnamese dishes, with every step vividly portrayed.<\/strong> From Vietnamese banh mi <\/a>to the street food classic, broken rice<\/a>, these instructional videos make for a literal feast for viewers\u2019 eyes.<\/p>\n

He also demonstrates how to cook dishes from other Asian countries<\/strong>, such as Taiwanese fried chicken<\/a> and Korean spicy buldak<\/a> <\/em>chicken in his videos.<\/p>\n

\"Culinary
\nA favorite Saigonese street food, grilled pork served with broken rice
\nImage adapted from: <\/em>Vietnamese Broken Rice w Grilled Pork | No Charcoal Needed! | ASMR Cooking<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Follow his Facebook page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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6. \u1ea8m th\u1ef1c m\u1eb9 l\u00e0m – classic dishes made by moms<\/h3>\n
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\"am
\nImage adapted from: <\/em>B\u00e1nh gai truy\u1ec1n th\u1ed1ng I M\u00f3n qu\u00e0 qu\u00ea gi\u1ea3n d\u1ecb ( Vietnamese Banh Gai ) I \u1ea8m Th\u1ef1c M\u1eb9 L\u00e0m<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Founded by a son\u2019s love for his mother\u2019s cooking<\/strong>, this channel has over 60 heart-warming videos depicting peaceful life in the countryside with the Youtuber’s mother.<\/p>\n

In his videos, the mother appears to make everything from scratch and with much ease.<\/p>\n

\"am
\nImage adapted from: <\/em>Siamese duck poached with rice ferment and galingale I Am Thuc Me Lam<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Viewers will be shown the step-by-step process of cooking<\/strong> and where the ingredients come from, from picking fruits to cooking with firewood.<\/p>\n

\"am
\nMother and son eating together
\n<\/em>Image adapted from: <\/em>Cake Made Of Glutinous Rice Flour Dipped In Lye I Am Thuc Me Lam<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

The mother is often seen preparing homemade meals and countryside desserts, such as traditional rice cake<\/a>, <\/a>fish braised with star fruits<\/a>, and<\/a> jicama stuffed with rice<\/a>, using basic ingredients and traditional cooking techniques.<\/p>\n

Follow their Facebook page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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7. Khoai lang thang\/Food and Travel – a myriad of regional specialties<\/h3>\n
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\"Khoai
\nImage adapted from: <\/em>M\u00f3n \u0103n l\u1ea1 c\u1ee7a ng\u01b0\u1eddi Ch\u0103m \u0110\u1ea1o H\u1ed3i \u1edf An Giang |Du l\u1ecbch \u1ea9m th\u1ef1c Mi\u1ec1n T\u00e2y Vi\u1ec7t Nam<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Khoai Lang Thang\/Food and Travel channel<\/a> shares Khoai\u2019s<\/strong> journey to lesser-known places in the western part of Vietnam<\/strong> to explore their cultures and cuisines.<\/p>\n

\"Khoai
\nImage adapted from: <\/em>\u0110\u1eb7c s\u1ea3n B\u00ecnh \u0110\u1ecbnh \u00edt ng\u01b0\u1eddi bi\u1ebft l\u00e0m |Specialties of Binh Dinh that few people know how to do<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Not only can the viewers feast their eyes on the scenic and diverse beauty of Vietnam in his documentaries, but they also learn about regional cuisines and cooking tips shared by the locals themselves. <\/strong><\/p>\n

From glutinous rice cake (b\u00e1nh \u00edt l\u00e1 gai) of B\u00ecnh \u0110\u1ecbnh province <\/a>to Hue\u2018s fried pig sweet soup<\/a>, viewers will be amazed at many regional dishes that they may not even know exist in Vietnam.<\/p>\n

\"Khoai
\nHakling, a specialty of the Muslim of the Cham ethnicity in An Giang Province
\n<\/em>Image adapted from: <\/em>M\u00f3n \u0103n l\u1ea1 c\u1ee7a ng\u01b0\u1eddi Ch\u0103m \u0110\u1ea1o H\u1ed3i \u1edf An Giang |Du l\u1ecbch \u1ea9m th\u1ef1c Mi\u1ec1n T\u00e2y Vi\u1ec7t Nam<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Authentic and full of surprises, Khoai Lang Thang\/Food and Travel\u2019s videos keep viewers wanting more and more.<\/p>\n

Follow his Facebook page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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8. S\u1ee9c kh\u1ecfe t\u00e2m sinh – a wide variety of Vietnamese foods and snacks<\/h3>\n
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\nImage adapted from: <\/em>C\u00e1ch l\u00e0m m\u00f3n C\u00e1 Ch\u00e9p Om D\u01b0a v\u00e0 lo\u1ea1i rau \u0111\u1eb7c bi\u1ec7t \u0103n k\u00e8m kh\u00f4ng th\u1ec3 thi\u1ebfu \u00edt ng\u01b0\u1eddi bi\u1ebft<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

From making carp braised with pickles <\/a>to Vietnamese traditional biscuits<\/a> to different ways of concocting dipping sauces for salads<\/a>, S\u1ee9c kh\u1ecfe t\u00e2m sinh<\/strong><\/a> has every recipe a Vietnamese housewife can dream of.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"suc
\nVietnamese traditional cakes
\nImage adapted from: <\/em>C\u00e1ch l\u00e0m B\u00e1nh Quy xem \u0111\u1ec3 bi\u1ebft m\u00f3n b\u00e1nh truy\u1ec1n th\u1ed1ng c\u1ee7a ng\u01b0\u1eddi Vi\u1ec7t<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Each video lasts 10 to 20 minutes<\/strong>, with the host sharing detailed instructions and cooking tips.<\/p>\n

\"suc
\nA video on how to make sauce for salad that lasts for 3 months
\n<\/em>Image adapted from: <\/em>C\u00e1ch l\u00e0m N\u01b0\u1edbc S\u1ed1t Tr\u1ed9n G\u1ecfi d\u00f9ng \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c cho c\u00e1c lo\u1ea1i G\u1ecfi \u0111\u1ec3 \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c 3 th\u00e1ng<\/em><\/a>
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\nEven without cinematic quality and catchy background music, these videos still score points with viewers because of their relatability and informative tips.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Through these videos, viewers can learn to cook a great variety of Vietnamese food, including festive goodies for special occasions and simple desserts.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow their Facebook page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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9. \u0102n chay c\u00f9ng Nhi – making vegetarian- and vegan-friendly dishes<\/h3>\n
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\"an
\nZucchini stuffed with mushroom
\n<\/em>Image adapted from: <\/em>B\u00ed nh\u1ed3i ch\u1ea3 n\u1ea5m chay| \u0102n chay c\u00f9ng Nhi<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Most Vietnamese cooking YouTube channels are for omnivores, but vegetarians, vegans, or people who plan to eat plant-based foods every once in a while can check out the tutorial videos by \u0102n chay c\u00f9ng Nhi<\/a> for a variety of vegetarian- and vegan-friendly recipes.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hosted by Nhi, a long-time vegetarian herself, the channel covers over 70 tutorial videos. Most have no narration and last less than 2 minutes, showcasing sped-up food preparation steps.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"an
\nMushroom salad
\nImage adapted from: <\/em>C\u00e1ch l\u00e0m g\u1ecfi n\u1ea5m chay| l\u00e0m s\u1ed1t tr\u1ed9n g\u1ecfi chay| \u0102n chay c\u00f9ng Nhi<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Viewers will be surprised at how diverse vegetarian and vegan foods can be from the plethora of dishes in these videos. Nhi also uses minimal and basic ingredients in her dishes<\/strong>, which makes it easy for viewers to learn and cook along to.<\/p>\n

Follow her Facebook page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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10. Nh\u1ecbp s\u1ed1ng T\u00e2y B\u1eafc – unique dishes in northwest Vietnam<\/h3>\n
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\"nhip
\nImage adapted from: <\/em>B\u1ecc X\u00cdT NH\u1ea2Y \u2022 Kh\u1ee7ng Khi\u1ebfp \u0102n B\u1ecd X\u00edt S\u1ed1ng<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Those who’re keen to explore the food scene and culture in the mountainous northwest region of Vietnam <\/strong>can check out Nh\u1ecbp S\u1ed1ng T\u00e2y B\u1eafc’s<\/a>\u00a0videos.<\/p>\n

In the videos, a group of young men living in the northwest are shown making unique local specialties many fellow Vietnamese might not have heard of before.<\/p>\n

\"nhip
\nHunting for snakes in caves
\n<\/em>Image adapted from: <\/em>V\u00c0O TRONG KHE SU\u1ed0I S\u00c2U T\u00ccM R\u1eaeN CH\u00daA<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

These young men are always captured venturing into nature to find ingredients for the dishes they plan to make. The results include delicacies such as grilled ant meat<\/a>, mole cricket stir-fried with sour bamboo shoots<\/a>, and gecarcoidea cooked with aganonerion<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"nhip
\nImage adapted from: <\/em>M\u00d3N L\u1ea0 \u00cdT NG\u01af\u1edcI BI\u1ebeT \u2022 G\u1ecfi T\u1ea3o Ru\u1ed9ng<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

After finding enough ingredients for a meal, the entire cooking process, including salting, curing, and smoking, will take place on the spot, <\/strong>using traditional cooking techniques and tools.<\/p>\n

\"nhip
\nMole cricket stir-fried with sour bamboo shoots<\/em>
\nImage adapted from: <\/em>D\u1ebe TR\u0168I X\u00c0O M\u0102NG CHUA \u2022 B\u1eeba Ru\u1ed9ng B\u1eadc Thang – t\u1eadp 01<\/em><\/a>
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\n<\/strong>The channel\u2019s videos impressed viewers with its authenticity and the resourcefulness of its hosts<\/strong>. Those who dream of escaping city life and living in the wild, can first check out these videos first and live vicariously through these men who find food and cook right smack in the heart of nature.<\/p>\n

Follow their Facebook page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Have fun learning with Vietnamese cooking YouTube channels<\/span><\/h3>\n
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With COVID-19 affecting the global economy, most of us are feeling the pinch. Instead of ordering expensive takeaway every day, learn how to cook. It\u2019s cheaper and helps you improve your health as you can handpick the ingredients that go into your meals. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Besides, cooking also gives you a mental reward at the end and provides a platform to unleash your creativity. There are plenty of great options to learn from Vietnamese cooking Youtube channels right now<\/strong> to help you hit the ground running.<\/p>\n

Also check out:<\/p>\n