About me

Hello! I’m Hương (Cielle), the passionate food blogger behind Savour the Pho. From Vietnam and now in Germany, I’ve launched this blog to spread my love for Vietnamese food as well as Asian cuisines.

I love cooking, travelling, practicing yoga, reading manga, listening to Korean & Japanese music, and learning new languages. I’m also a true history and culture nerd. That’s why you’ll find that I write a lot about the origins and stories behind the cultural recipes.

My goal with Savour the Pho? Bringing authentic Vietnamese and Asian food to a wider audience 😉.

What you could find on my blog?

I grew up in Nha Trang, a beautiful coastal city in South Central Vietnam, with northern roots from my parents. My college years took me to vibrant Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), and I traveled extensively across my homeland, from the misty northern highlands to the sunny southern beaches and lush Mekong Delta.

My journey even took me through parts of Asia before eventually bringing me to Germany for my studies.

This journey has opened my eyes to the rich diversity of Vietnamese cuisine, not only across different regions of Vietnam but also in how it’s adapted around the world.

Even when made by Vietnamese hands abroad, these dishes often taste a bit different from what you’d find back home or in diaspora communities—usually because of ingredient swaps or tweaks for local palates.

In my recipes, I’ll share how these foods are traditionally prepared in Vietnam, plus tips for adapting them in your own kitchen. You can follow the authentic recipe or make it your own—the choice is all yours!

Alongside authentic recipes, I’ll bring you hidden gems: regional specialties, Vietnamese aunties’ cooking secrets you won’t find elsewhere, and insider tips on where to eat and what to explore in Vietnam.

I hope my blog becomes your go-to guide for truly experiencing the flavors and stories of Vietnamese and Asian cooking!

Articles on Vietnamese Cuisine:

My Favorite Vietnamese Recipes:

These lifesavers are perfect for lazy cooks (like me sometimes) who still want to enjoy amazing food.

Recreating the authentic flavors from my travel memories can be quite challenging. However, I love to experiment and recreate those cherished dishes in my own kitchen, where the results are often satisfying.

As for what’s cooking? My recipes are a blend of authentic and fusion flavors.

I enjoy baking but don’t have a strong sweet tooth, so my creations tend to be less sugary.

For these recipes, I use precise measurements in grams, ounces, or pounds rather than relying on cups. This is because in baking and dessert making, accuracy in measurement is essential for achieving optimal results.

So, that’s the scoop on me and Savour the Pho. If you’ve got some time to spare, roll on down and get to know the story behind Savourthepho. It’s a tasty tale 😆.

FROM VIETNAM TO GERMANY

Growing up in Vietnam, I was surrounded by a rich culinary culture filled with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Cooking was a cherished tradition in my family, bringing us together to share nourishing meals and stories around the table.

Vietnamese cuisine is incredibly diverse, encompassing not only Phở, Cà Phê Sữa Đá and Bánh Mì. From North to South, every region in Vietnam boasts its own specialty delicacies.

After moving to Germany for my studies, I found myself yearning for the comforting tastes of home. This nostalgia sparked my creativity in the kitchen as I began to recreate the beloved dishes I missed. It was during this time that I realized there was a real opportunity to share authentic Vietnamese flavors.

While many people often think of Vietnamese food as just Phở, Bánh Mì, and Vietnamese coffee, our cuisine is a vibrant tapestry that includes so much more than these popular dishes!

During this time, my dear Chinese friend Annie asked me for my Nước Chấm (Vietnamese dipping fish sauce), and another German friend successfully made Gỏi Cuốn (Vietnamese spring rolls) with my guide. My German boyfriend even transformed into a big fan of Lẩu Thái (Thai Hot Pot with a Vietnamese twist)!

These experiences sparked my passion for sharing my recipes and culinary adventures with others. I discovered that cooking is about more than just food; it’s a wonderful way to bring people together and share my culture and traditions.

This blog would become my cooking diary during my time in Germany. It also provided a convenient platform for sharing my recipes—with plenty of notes for foolproof results—with my international friends who may not be familiar with Asian cuisines.

Some dummy stuff about me:

• I’ve been a Kpop fan for 15 years, and I’m a proud Cassiopeia, the fandom of DBSK (Dong Bang Shin Ki/Tohoshinki). Their music has played a big role in my love for Korean and Japanese cultures (They are a Korean boygroup mostly active in Japan now).
• My top picks for Vietnamese cuisine are Bún Bò Huế (spicy beef noodle soup), Nem Nướng Nha Trang (grilled pork sausage skewers—Nha Trang is my hometown), and Bánh Mì Heo Quay (Bánh Mì with crispy pork belly).
• Not a vegan or vegetarian but I love eating veggies. I enjoy incorporating veggies into my recipes to make them more nutritious. Moreover, Vietnamese vegan food is just amazing, and my all-time favorite is Bun Bo Hue Chay (vegan Bun Bo Hue).

• Even though I now reside in Europe, I always seek out Vietnamese and Asian food during my travels, particularly in cities with vibrant Asian communities like Berlin, Paris, Prague, or Düsseldorf.

Stay Connected

Feel free to reach out to me via email at savourthepho@gmail.com for any Vietnamese or Asian recipe inquiries. As a new food blogger, your comments and feedback mean a lot and provide me with valuable encouragement 🥰.

Savour the Pho is written in both English and German. As neither English nor German is my native language and writing is not my strong suit, I often worry if my posts are well-written enough.

However, I strive to offer a detailed description of the cooking process and the flavor profile of each dish in every post. Despite any challenges, my goal is to share my passion for cooking through my writing and inspire others to try new recipes in their own kitchens.

Thank you so much for stopping by and joining me on this culinary journey! Cám ơn rất nhiều!!

Cielle