Huyen Lizzie, Trong Hieu fry West Lake shrimp cakes

Huyen Lizzie, (S)TRONG Trong Hieu eagerly take on the challenge of frying West Lake shrimp cakes in the show 'Sao Chon'.

(S)TRONG Trong Hieu, Huyen Lizzie, and 14 Casper (from left) were guests on episode 3 of Sao Chon, themed 'Elegant Hanoi Flavors,' which aired on the evening of 11/10. MC Tran Ngoc hosted, guiding the artists through Hanoi's unique culinary landscape.

Video of Sao Chon episode 3.

Laughter filled the shrimp cake restaurant's kitchen as the artists tried their hand at frying. Trong Hieu fumbled as oil splattered, while 14 Casper (real name Nguyen Manh Cuong) fried cakes and showcased dance moves, claiming they were choreography from his song.

Singer (S)TRONG Trong Hieu (real name Nguyen Trong Hieu) joined Huyen Lizzie and 14 Casper at Phu Tay Ho in the latter half of the episode. The trio visited a West Lake shrimp cake restaurant, where they took on the challenge of frying the delicacy.

Trong Hieu maintained a cheerful energy throughout the filming. During the meal, the singer spontaneously serenaded Huyen Lizzie with lines from his new song, 'Anh van yeu em den giay cuoi cung'. Despite it being their first meeting, he interacted naturally, even offering her a piece of cake.

The guests' final culinary stop was the 155-year-old Cha Ca La Vong restaurant.

MC Tran Ngoc played the role of a difficult father-in-law, Huyen Lizzie acted as the daughter-in-law, and 14 Casper portrayed the son who recently returned from studying abroad, in episode three of Sao Chon.

Huyen Lizzie diligently lit the stove with assistance from MC Tran Ngoc. The meal prepared by the trio featured Son Tay sugarcane chicken steamed with lime leaves and boiled water spinach served with sour dracontomelon soup. They improvised a skit, portraying family members, which created a joyful atmosphere.

(S)TRONG Trong Hieu and Huyen Lizzie posed for photos with fans alongside the West Lake shrimp cakes.

Trong Hieu stated that Hanoi 'always holds a special place in his heart'. It is where he lived when he first returned from Germany to start his career, holding many cherished memories. For Huyen Lizzie (real name Phan Minh Huyen), a native Hanoian, she grew up with the city's flavors. Spending a day savoring familiar dishes evoked many emotions for the actress.

Earlier, Huyen Lizzie, 14 Casper, and MC Tran Ngoc visited Duong Lam ancient village to experience cooking a traditional Northern Vietnamese meal.

(S)TRONG Trong Hieu sings for Huyen Lizzie.

The guests also observed ancient ceramic soy sauce jars in Duong Lam, taking in the aromas of glutinous rice and soybeans.

Sao Chon has completed two segments in Quang Ninh and Hai Phong, which aired on the evenings of 27/9 and 4/10, respectively. Episode one garnered nearly 1 million views across VnExpress media channels and partner platforms within 5 days. Socialite data indicated that Sao Chon ranked among the top-interacting reality shows for two consecutive weeks.

Viewers can rewatch episodes on the Sao Chon landing page or the VnExpress YouTube channel. Following the Hanoi segment, the show will visit Thanh Hoa, Da Nang, Hue, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau (Ho Chi Minh City), and Can Tho.

The culinary reality show Sao Chon is part of Vietnam iContent 2026. It is jointly organized by the Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information, VnExpress Newspaper, FPT Online Services Joint Stock Company (FPT Online), and the Vietnam Chef Vocational Training and Employment Association (VICA). Techcombank OneU loyalty program is the strategic partner, with T Production serving as the production unit.

Phuong Linh

Photos, video: Vietnam iContent

By VnExpress: https://vnexpress.net/huyen-lizzie-trong-hieu-chien-banh-tom-ho-tay-5131052.html