Just roll with it

June 02, 2024 - 07:42

The sight of a foreigner cooking and selling bánh xèo and nem lụi on the street of Hà Nội sure is a little unusual to say the least. But his skills and dedication are no joke. Falling in love with the culture, Moritz from Switzerland returned to Việt Nam to immerse himself deeply in Vietnamese lifestyle. And what better way than volunteering at a restaurant.

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