"Most notably, Bourdain was able to stir up interest in Vietnamese cuisine as he waxed poetically about some of the most delicious dishes he had while visiting the country. Vietnamese restaurateur and national culinary culture ambassador Chef Vo Quoc admitted to Forbes, "Tourists who come to Vietnam still seek out the dishes Bourdain spotlighted, and so the businesses in food and drink have benefited from his pioneering work.""
"Netizens have admitted that their own travels have been inspired by Bourdain's journeys. "I ate at a few places he went," wrote one fan on Reddit. "I took a pic of me clinking beers with Obama and Anthony. (There are pics of them eating and drinking in that Bun Cha place.)" Another Redditor traveler commented, "The streets of Hanoi are as wonderfully crazy as he showed us. Scooters everywhere and tiny plastic chairs and tables abound and awesome food everywhere. Thanks for the inspiration, Anthony!""
Anthony Bourdain popularized Vietnamese cuisine through multiple filmed visits and enthusiastic descriptions, creating tourist demand for highlighted dishes. Chef Vo Quoc credited Bourdain with increasing customer interest and benefiting local food and drink businesses. Bourdain celebrated Vietnamese food, scenery, and the hospitality of the people, describing the country as resembling childhood dreams. Fans reported traveling to restaurants he visited, recreating meals, and sharing photos of dining experiences including bun cha. Social media commenters described Hanoi's chaotic streets, abundant scooters, tiny plastic chairs, and excellent street food. Bourdain sampled minced baby clams on rice crackers, local homemade brews, and Hanoian bun cha shared with President Obama.
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