Cho Lon Food Festival at the An Dong Ward Cultural and Sports Service Center (105 Tran Hung Dao Street) was crowded with visitors throughout the opening hours. Especially on the evening of December 6, which was the weekend, from around 6 p.m., all the stalls were full of visitors.
Crowded with visitors to Cho Lon food festival
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At the Bear House Tea stall, Mr. Hoang Huy (31 years old) said that the number of customers on the second day almost doubled compared to the previous day. To serve on time, the stall had prepared the ingredients a few days in advance, and arranged the processing area according to the regulations of the organizing committee to ensure hygiene and convenience when selling. "The selling price is kept the same as usual to make it easier for customers to buy," he shared. According to him, the second day became more crowded because many families came to the festival in the evening after work.
The prices of dishes at the festival range from 30,000 VND and up. Dimsum and dumplings are the two most sought-after dishes, priced from 25,000 VND, with abalone dumplings costing up to 80,000 VND depending on the type. In addition to Chinese dishes, many stalls still serve Vietnamese dishes such as banh xeo, banh mi, banh mien Tay... to give diners more options when going in groups or with family.
A variety of delicious Chinese and Vietnamese dishes to attract diners
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In addition to familiar dishes, many stalls with a strong Chinese flavor also attract a large number of diners. At the Laikee Mi Gia stall, dishes such as mixed wonton noodles, first-class abalone dry noodles or Shanghai-style E-fu noodles with crab paste sauce have many people lining up to buy. Some other stalls serve traditional Chinese dishes such as Sichuan dumplings, fried taro paste sauce, fried wontons... creating diversity for the culinary area and helping customers easily choose according to their taste.
As the number of customers increases as the evening progresses, more attention is paid to sanitation. Large trash bins are placed around the area, and sanitation workers must change trash bags every 10 minutes to ensure cleanliness. Stalls are also required to be cleaned up at the end of the day. Ms. Quynh Giao (44 years old), owner of the Korean cornbread stall, said that she has to be there every day from 6am to prepare and only leaves the stall around 12am after cleaning the area. According to her, the number of customers on Mondays increases significantly, especially after 7pm.
Many customers lined up to buy
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Not only locals, many tourists from other places also take the opportunity to visit the festival. Mr. Quang (34 years old), who is on a business trip in Ho Chi Minh City, said that the dim sum here impressed him because "the taste is different from many other restaurants I have eaten at, and the price is also reasonable". He said that although the stalls are small, the quality of the food is still stable. For him, this is an interesting opportunity to learn more about the cuisine and culture of the Chinese community.
Besides food, drinks also attracted a large crowd. Mr. Van Trung (26 years old) said that he liked Taiwanese tea the most because "the tea flavor is stronger and more unique than regular milk tea". He commented that the festival space was large, with many new dishes that made "going around one time made me want to try more".
In the evening, the aisles between the stalls were packed with customers.
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Today, December 7, is the last day of the Cho Lon food festival, open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. In the evening, people can still participate in games and cultural exchange programs before the event officially closes.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/le-hoi-am-thuc-cho-lon-dong-nghet-khach-ngay-cuoi-tuan-185251207080821325.htm
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