Purple beef noodle soup on the mountain town of Dalat

LAM DONG – the owner of a noodle shop in Da Lat shared that purple noodles did not affect the flavor of the beef noodle dish.

Quan Pho on Huynh Thuc Khang Street, Ward 4, City. Dalat is not difficult to find, especially when the shop is covered with an easy-to-see purple color. Visitors come here partly out of curiosity with the restaurant’s purple beef noodle dish.

It is known that the vermicelli fibers are purple due to being soaked in the leaves. Ms. Tran Thi To Huyen (1975) shared about purple vermicelli: “The vermicelli fibers soaked in the leaves make many people believe that they cannot keep the characteristic flavor of beef noodles. But in fact, the soaking in the leaves helps the fiber. Chewable vermicelli, absolutely does not change the taste of the noodles “.

Purple noodle is served in a stone bowl. Photo: Nhien Hye — Purple noodle is served in a stone bowl. Photo: *Nhien Hye*

“Initially, the menu of purple vermicelli will change alternately, one day it is vermicelli ribs, the next day is chicken vermicelli. But later on, I realized that beef noodle soup is the most interested tourist dish, so I decided to make the dish.” Purple beef noodle soup. “, Ms. Huyen shared more.

Quan Pho has been open for 2 years but due to the covid-19 translation, the difficult business situation, Huyen’s family decided to produce special dishes to attract year-end tourists.

Thai Thi Anh Linh (1998, Da Nang) had the opportunity to travel to Da Lat and learned about purple beef noodle soup through social networks. Linh said: “I really like the space and think this is also the most special feature of the restaurant because everything is purple. The dishes are mostly slightly salty compared to my taste, but in return, the quality of service of the restaurant. good shop. “

Contrary to Anh Linh’s taste, Dang Nguyen Thao Nhien (1995, Lam Dong) loves the food here. Thao Nhien also appreciated the service quality of the restaurant well.

In addition to purple beef vermicelli, the shop also serves tea and milk are also purple. In particular, all guests are treated to hot taro milk. The price of the dishes at the restaurant ranges from 35,000 to 40,000 VND.