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bánh tôm

Bữa chiều nay, chúng tôi định ra quán ăn bánh tôm.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A type of Vietnamese savory fried pastry/cake: "bánh tôm" refers to a specific Vietnamese dish consisting of a crispy, fried batter cake, typically topped with or containing whole shrimp.
    • Culinary specialty: It is a well-known street food and restaurant dish, often associated with specific regions like Hanoi, particularly West Lake (Hồ Tây).
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Bánh tôm Hồ Tây rất nổi tiếng. (West Lake shrimp cake is very famous.)
    • Chúng tôi gọi một đĩa bánh tôm. (We ordered a plate of shrimp cakes.)
    • Bánh tôm ăn kèm với rau sống và nước mắm chua ngọt. (Shrimp cake is eaten with fresh herbs and sweet and sour fish sauce.)
Advanced Usage
  • "bánh tôm Hồ Tây": Specifically refers to the shrimp cake from the West Lake area in Hanoi, which is considered a classic or original version.
    • Du khách thường muốn thử bánh tôm Hồ Tây chính hiệu. (Tourists often want to try authentic West Lake shrimp cake.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Bánh (n): A broad term for cakes, pastries, breads, or dumplings in Vietnamese cuisine.
  • Bánh tôm chiên (n): An alternative descriptive name, where "chiên" means fried. (Note: This is a compound term listed as a variant, not the target word itself).
  • Bánh tôm lột (n): A variation where the shrimp is peeled. (Note: This is a compound term listed as a variant).
Synonyms
  • Shrimp fritter: A general English term for a fried batter cake containing shrimp.
  • Crispy shrimp cake: A descriptive translation.
Related Phrases (Contextual Usage)
  • Ăn bánh tôm: To eat shrimp cake.
    • Đi Hà Nội nhớ ăn bánh tôm. (When you go to Hanoi, remember to eat shrimp cake.)
  • Làm bánh tôm: To make shrimp cake.
    • Cô ấy học cách làm bánh tôm từ bà. (She learned how to make shrimp cake from her grandmother.)
Related Idioms

(There are no common idioms specifically featuring the term "bánh tôm". It is primarily a culinary term.)

bánh tôm

Bữa chiều nay, chúng tôi định ra quán ăn bánh tôm.

noun
  1. Crisp shrimp pastry Banh Tom is available almost everywhere in the country, but it is the best to have it at Ho Tay Restaurant on the banks of Truc Bach Lake, close to Ho Tay (West Lake). The dish should be enjoyed as soon as it reaches the table and the fried pastry topped with red shrimps eaten together with the dishes of spicy vegetables and mixed sweet and sour sauce. To remind you of the local shrimp business, waiters could tell you that the shrimps you have for your meal had just been netted from nearby Ho Tay