Photo of Hoang Nam Tien and owner Tan Hiep Phat being dug up, eating 1 controversial dish together

After the death of Mr. Hoang Nam Tien, the life and personal life stories surrounding this businessman suddenly became the focus of public attention. Many people can't help but be curious about the person behind the image of a talented leader.

In the midst of information about him constantly being shared on social networks, an old photo was suddenly "dug up" by netizens, quickly spreading at a dizzying speed.

Specifically, in the picture are Mr. Hoang Nam Tien, journalist Lai Van Sam and Chairman of Tan Hiep Phat - Mr. Tran Qui Thanh.

Many opinions debated the dish that the three of them were eating, most thought it was shrimp noodles. However, when he was alive, Mr. Hoang Nam Tien once corrected the truth of that meal. In the comment section, Mr. Hoang Nam Tien revealed: "This is not shrimp noodles, this is Ky Dong chicken vermicelli with extra eggs".

Ky Dong is a street located in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City. This place is famous for its many unique dishes. The dish mentioned by Mr. Hoang Nam Tien is also considered one of the outstanding names in Ky Dong. The restaurant has served many generations of Saigon people for nearly 50 years, but the number of customers is still increasing and shows no signs of stopping.

Beyond the food, many people are curious about the relationship between the two influential entrepreneurs in the Vietnamese business world, especially when they operate in two seemingly unrelated fields – technology and beverage.

However, the photo mentioned above is actually just a behind-the-scenes moment recorded during the filming of a reality TV show with the content of searching and selecting potential candidates in the field of entrepreneurship and corporate governance.

However, according to research, this is not a private photo or a suggestion of any business partnership. In fact, the two used to sit in the "Boss's chair" in the reality TV show "Whose Chance". This is a program specializing in finding and connecting potential candidates with employers who are reputable entrepreneurs, in order to bring job opportunities to workers and inspire the younger generation.

The companionship of Mr. Hoang Nam Tien and Mr. Tran Qui Thanh in the program is for the common goal – spreading management thinking, entrepreneurial spirit and supporting young talents.

Returning to Mr. Hoang Nam Tien, in addition to technology and teaching, he also has a passion for cuisine.

Previously, Mr. Hoang Nam Tien also regularly went to the kitchen, sharing recipes on culinary associations and groups.

Mr. Hoang Nam Tien started making a series of food reviews in 2020, each post received a large number of interactions. Recently, in July, during a trip to Da Nang, he went to eat at a pho lau restaurant next to Con market, with a seniority of 20 years. He described Da Nang lagoon as completely different from the lagoon in Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City or the West. The amount of cow books is not much, there is more stomach, liver... and mixed with vegetables, fish sauce, and chili. The taste is irresistible.

He often spends many posts on dishes in his hometown of Nghe An such as sticky rice covered with toppings, vermicelli. In May, when he stopped at Vinh station, he enjoyed Yen Thinh sticky rice - a familiar address to many locals. This type of sticky rice consists of white sticky rice, eaten with braised meat, egg rolls, patties and pickled cucumbers. According to him, the sticky rice is delicious, fragrant and flavorful, the braised meat is salty, firm, not too soft and sweet. It is known that every time the train stops at Vinh station, he takes advantage of this dish.

In early March, he and his daughter enjoyed dipped hot snails at a restaurant on Dinh Liet Street (Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi) and said that this is a street dish not to be missed when the capital passes the rainy season. The dipping sauce plays an important role, often with salty, sweet, sour, spicy tastes and aromas of ginger, lemongrass, chili, and lemon leaves. Although he is a famous person in the field of technology, he is not afraid to sit at a sidewalk stall, celebrate each hot snail on a small tray and sip iced tea.

During his visit to FPT Can Tho University, Mr. Hoang Nam Tien visited a popular pancake and cake shop on Le Loi Street, Tan An Ward (the old Cai Khe Ward). According to him, Western pancakes are delicious thanks to the thin crust, plump filling and eaten with many fresh raw vegetables, dipped with a characteristic sweet and sour fish sauce. The cake is thicker, with small shrimp and cinnamon leaves on the surface, which is as delicious as pancakes.

Mr. Hoang Nam Tien prefers to explore local eateries rather than restaurants, especially those in Hanoi - where his family lives.

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