In the north these parcels go by the name nem ran while southerners call them cha gio.īun Cha, 1 Hang Manh, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoiīite-size, delightful Vietnamese pancakes. The crispy shell with a soft veggie and meat filling dunked in a tangy sauce gets the gastronomic juices flowing before a main course. Vietnam’s bite-sized crunchy spring rolls might not enjoy the same popularity as their healthier fresh equivalent, but they deserve a special mention. Rau muong is common at Vietnamese restaurants and beer gardens.Ĭhung Den Bia Hoi, 18B Hang Cot, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi Some might call it river weed – with good reason – but that doesn’t stop the masses from scarfing down platefuls of morning glory, usually stir-fried and seasoned with slithers of potent garlic. Try Morning Glory, 106 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hoi An Authentic cau lao is made only with water drawn from the local Ba Le well. The thicker noodles are similar to Japanese udon, the crispy won-ton crackers and pork are a Chinese touch, while the broth and herbs are clearly Vietnamese. This pork noodle dish from Hoi An is a bit like the various cultures that visited the trading port at its prime. Although this treatment includes a pedicure, the real treat begins with a lemongrass essential oil soak bath, which is followed by a fresh, hot banana leaf foot wrap and an invigorating peppermint oil massage to break up the stiffness in your step.Soft, crunchy, sweet, spicy - a bowl of contrasts. Try this: Take pressure off your feet with the Sukapao Thai Foot Ritual ($85).
“Hot stones feel great, but with this you can use more pressure, because it’s an herb bag,” says aesthetic director Patricia Bilek. You’ll find Old World techniques such as the 80-minute Thai Massage ($175), which uses small, herb-filled heated poultices to massage organic nutrients directly into the body and release tension. Here the focus is on holistic wellness services such as the Sawan ($210), a moisturizing body scrub coupled with a wrap that uses pineapple and tamarind extracts to revitalize your skin before a relaxing lemongrass essential oil massage. With seven stone fireplaces, marble statues throughout and an underground Finnish grotto with a whirlpool, steam cave and sauna, Mario’s feels like you’re visiting an ethereal, European-style retreat.
Stepping into Mario’s International Spa in Aurora is like being transported across the globe. This Aurora spa is a transformative experience.ĭon’t be fooled by the simple facade of this 1842 Victorian.
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