Traveling to Vietnam as a tourist or settling down in the country for work, many Westerners have been continuously surprised and even shocked by the local way of life. Even simple things, such as the items sold in Vietnamese supermarkets, can become a “whole new world” to them.
Recently, Becky, a young woman from the UK, shared her surprising experiences while grocery shopping in Vietnam. Her stories also intrigued many local netizens.
Specifically, Becky was amazed by the unique food items available in Vietnamese supermarkets, such as durian and jackfruit – tropical fruits with strong aromas that she had never encountered in her homeland. The way goods are sold in Vietnamese supermarkets also left her bewildered, especially the sight of live fish swimming in tanks and the availability of huge bags of rice.
Becky was surprised to see live fish swimming in tanks in the supermarket, including a species resembling a shark.
This Western girl was curious about durian and jackfruit – tropical fruits with strong aromas.
The presence of a “giant” block of cheese in the supermarket also surprised this Westerner.
Chicken feet were sold in abundance, and their presence piqued Becky’s curiosity.
What surprised both Becky and the netizens was quail eggs. She was astonished to find that quail eggs in Vietnam are very affordable, while in the UK, they are considered a luxury item.
Becky mentioned that in the UK, rice is sold in small bags, with the heaviest being 1kg. In contrast, she found 20kg bags of rice in Vietnam…
The differences in the way goods are sold, packaged, and presented in Vietnamese supermarkets gave this Western girl a fascinating glimpse into local life. Conversely, the netizens were delighted that she could experience and discover new things while living in their country. Many people left comments recommending other supermarkets with more unique items for Becky to explore.
(Source: Facebook page “Becky ở Việt Nam”
