One of the most special lunches we’ve had so far on this journey through Vietnam was at the home of a tribal family in the north. This was a Muong family located on the way to Mai Chau. The above is a sampling of the delectible foods we were treated to including stir-fried morning glory (not the same as those at home), eggs and chicken.

For the vegetarians in the crowd, we were treated to potatoes and fried tofu.

We exchanged pleasantries with the woman of the house – the kind of smiles and nods that take place when you don’t have a commong language. Later, however, when trying to bargain for some items she had for sale, we discovered she knew A LOT more English than she let on!

This is the group enjoying tea at the Muong home. With no table or chairs in sight, we simply plopped down next to the matt as we sat in the 95+ heat.

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The Tamarind Cafe in Hanoi is one of my favorite spots to eat. It’s a veggie restaurant and, despite all the frantic life outside, it’s got a laid back atmosphere.

Above is a fruit salad that I ordered as a late afternoon snack. It was so large I couldn’t even finish it and never did eat dinner that night. Besides the obvious mix of bananas, watermelon, pineapple and mango, you’ll see dragonfruit. That’s the white fleshy fruit with black specks in it. YUM!

The next day, I couldn’t resist going back to the Tamarind for lunch. I ordered the tofu with vermicelli noodles. I did finish this but was totally stuffed afterward. Well worth the price of about $3.80 USD.

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A recommendation from the proprietor at the Cape Arch Inn and Retreat near Cannon Beach, Oregon, led us to the Columbian Cafe in Astoria. I’d driven by this place dozens of times and never noticed it. I felt silly when I asked how long they’ve been around, like it was new or something. Nah. 30-something years!

I had the vegetarian chili (top) and Jon had the chef’s choice (above) which was a burrito-like eggy breakfast piled high with veggies.

Oh yum!

If you find yourself passing through Astoria, do NOT miss this vegan-friendly hole-in-the-wall!

1114 Marine Drive
Astoria, OR
503-325-2233

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