The museum was established by Vinahouse Joint Stock Company on National Highway No 1 in the area of Dien Minh commune, Dien Ban district, the central province of Quang Nam.

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According to Le Van Vinh, General Director of Vinahouse Company, the museum exhibits objects and ingredients used in local food and hosts cooking activities of traditional dishes like mi Quang (Quang noodle) and pho san (beef noodle from cassava powder).

The museum has gathered 5,000 objects and various rare materials concerning the history and development of typical dishes of the region, the most distinguished of which is the Quang noodle.

Artisans famous for their Quang noodles have been invited to perform at the museum, and ancient cooking tools have been collected for display at the site.

The famous dish is served with steamed rice noodles, fresh herbs, pork, shrimp, chicken and broth made from stew pork bones. It is topped with roasted peanuts and chili.

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Source: VNS/VNA