US Carrier Crew Enjoys Banh Xeo, Sidewalk Coffee in Da Nang

US Navy carrier crew members visited Da Nang in central Vietnam, experiencing the local food culture. They savored 'banh xeo,' a Vietnamese savory crepe made from rice flour, and enjoyed Vietnamese coffee served at sidewalk stalls. This experience offered the crew a valuable opportunity to engage with the everyday life of Vietnamese people. Vietnam has achieved rapid economic growth in recent years, attracting international attention. Its rich culinary culture, in particular, fascinates many visitors, and the visit by US Navy personnel can be seen as a facet of Vietnam's soft power. Vietnam, which promotes a socialist-oriented market economy under a one-party system, pursues balanced diplomacy in its external relations, and the visit by US military personnel can be viewed as part of the exchanges between the two countries.