The Cho Lon Food Festival at the An Dong Ward Cultural and Sports Service Center (105 Tran Hung Dao Street) was bustling with visitors throughout the opening day. Especially on the evening of December 6th, a weekend, from around 6 PM onwards, all the stalls were packed with customers.
The Cholon Food Festival was packed with visitors.
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At the Bear House tea stall, Hoang Huy (31 years old) said that the number of customers on the second day nearly doubled compared to the previous day. To keep up with demand, the stall had prepared ingredients several days in advance and arranged the preparation area according to the organizers' regulations to ensure hygiene and convenience. "The prices remained the same as usual to make it easier for customers to buy," he shared. According to him, the second day was busier because many families took advantage of the evening after work to come to the festival.
Prices for food at the festival range from 30,000 VND upwards. Dim sum and dumplings, the two most sought-after items, start at 25,000 VND, with abalone dumplings potentially reaching 80,000 VND depending on the type. Besides Chinese food, many stalls also serve Vietnamese dishes such as banh xeo (Vietnamese savory pancake), banh mi (Vietnamese sandwiches), and other Southern Vietnamese pastries, offering more choices for groups or families.
A variety of delicious Chinese and Vietnamese dishes will entice diners.
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Besides familiar dishes, many stalls with distinctly Chinese flavors also attracted a large number of diners. At the Laike Noodle Shop, dishes such as mixed wonton noodles, premium abalone dry noodles, and Shanghai-style E-fu noodles with crab roe sauce were in high demand, with long lines of people waiting to buy them. Other stalls served traditional Chinese dishes such as Sichuan dumplings, fried taro in sauce, and fried wontons, creating diversity in the food area and allowing customers to easily choose according to their taste.
Due to the increasing number of customers as evening approaches, hygiene is given greater attention. Numerous large trash cans are placed around the area, and cleaning staff have to change trash bags approximately every 10 minutes to ensure cleanliness. Stall owners are also required to clean up at the end of the day. Ms. Quynh Giao (44 years old), owner of a Korean corn cake stall, said that she has to be there from 6 am every day to prepare and only leaves her stall around midnight after cleaning up the area. According to her, the number of customers increases significantly on Mondays, especially after 7 pm.
Many customers lined up to buy at the counters.
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Not only locals, but many tourists from other places also took the opportunity to visit the festival. 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 flavor is different from many restaurants I've eaten at, and the price is also reasonable." He believes that although the stalls are small, the quality of the food remains consistent. For him, this is an interesting opportunity to learn more about the cuisine and culture of the Chinese community.
Besides the food, the drinks also attracted many people. Van Trung (26 years old) said that his favorite was Taiwanese tea because "the tea flavor is stronger and more unique than regular milk tea." He commented that the festival space was large and had many new items, making him "want to try more after just one walk around."
In the evening, the aisles between the stalls were packed with customers.
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Today, December 7th, marks the final day of the Cho Lon Food Festival, open from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM. In the evening, people can still participate in games and cultural exchange programs before the main event officially concludes.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/le-hoi-am-thuc-cho-lon-dong-nghet-khach-ngay-cuoi-tuan-185251207080821325.htm
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