In the first journey themed Quang Ninh: Delicacies amidst a wonder of the "Sao Chon" reality show, guests Den and Tuan Cry experienced making squid cakes by hand for the first time. They fried the squid cakes until crispy, then shared their creation with others. Den invited camera crew and stage staff, while Tuan Cry brought a plate of freshly fried squid cakes to a group of ride-sharing drivers and shippers near the filming area. These interactions between locals and artists helped create a natural atmosphere for the program.

Tuan Cry invites delivery personnel to taste the squid cakes.

The musician invites ride-sharing drivers.

Tuan Cry also invited many passersby to sample the dish he prepared.

The handmade squid cakes.

Additionally, on digital platforms, many viewers expressed their enjoyment of the moment Den transformed into a server at a Ha Long noodle shop. Using ingredients, seafood, and broth pre-prepared by the chef, he personally completed bowls of mantis shrimp noodles for himself and his colleagues: Tuan Cry, host Phi Linh, and chef Vu Manh Hao from the Vietnam Culinary Arts and Employment Association (VICA).

Readers can re-watch the entire first episode (50 minutes long) on the "Sao Chon" landing page and VnExpress newspaper's YouTube channel.

Subsequent episodes of "Sao Chon" will air weekly until the end of november, every sunday at 21h on the program's website, VnExpress newspaper's YouTube channel, and at 20h40 on VTV8. After Quang Ninh, the program's destinations include: Hai Phong, Ha Noi, Thanh Hoa, Da Nang, Hue, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau (Ho Chi Minh City), and Can Tho.

The "Sao Chon" reality show is part of Vietnam iContent 2026, organized collaboratively by the Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information, VnExpress newspaper, FPT Online Joint Stock Company, and the Vietnam Culinary Arts and Employment Association (VICA). The strategic partner is the Techcombank OneU loyalty program. T Production is the production unit.

Lam Anh

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