Pho
Halo Halo
Vietnam
The Philippines
Eboard Fun Facts
100

This type of meat is in pho ga.

What is chicken?

100

Halo halo roughly translates to this English phrase.

What is “mix-mix”?

100

This city situated in northern Vietnam on the western bank of the Red River is the capital of Vietnam.

What is Hanoi?

100

This densely populated bayside city on the island of Luzon, which mixes Spanish colonial architecture with modern skyscrapers, is the capital of the Philippines.

What is Manila?

100

“I used to live in a haunted house.”

Who is Tien Truong?

200

Name one local restaurant that sells pho.

What is Pho Quan Viet Cuisine, Chinese Wok Express, or Ocha Noodles and Ramen?

200

This Japanese dessert is believed to be the inspiration for halo halo.

What is kakigori?

200

This type of vehicle is the main means of transportation in Vietnam.

What is a motorbike?

200

This Filipino boxing legend is known as “Pac-Man.”


Who is Manny Pacquiao?

200

"I’m vegetarian for around a month in the spring every Friday.”

Who is RJ Baguio?

300

Street vendors who sold pho used to carry these on poles.

What are mobile kitchens, aka "gánh phở"?

300

Name a local market where you can buy the ingredients for halo halo.

What is Lee’s Market or Hong Kong Market?

300

“Ao dai” is the national _____   ____ in Vietnam.

What is traditional dress?

300

In Tagalog, this term means “thank you.”

What is “Salamat”?

300

“I’ve been kicked out of a resort for throwing the pool furniture in the pool and having a business meeting underwater.”

Who is Jordyn Gegg?

400

Name two toppings typically served on pho.

What are bean sprouts, lime wedges, hoisin and sriracha sauce, and/or fresh herbs?

400

This building in Quiapo, Manila, Philippines, was the first ice plant in the country.

What is the Insular Ice Plant?

400

This phrase translates to “hello” in vietnamese.

What is “Xin chào”?

400

This is the largest island in the Philippines, known for its beautiful beaches and chocolate hills.

What is Palawan?

400

"My roommates and I have 23 pill bottles taped to our ceiling."

Who is Nikki Mosqueda?

500

This popular French dish inspired pho.

What is “Pot-au-feu”?

500

Name two toppings typically served on halo halo.

What are condensed milk, jellies, ube, beans, wafers, corn, candied fruit and/or fresh fruit?

500

This holiday is the most important celebration in Vietnamese culture and celebrates the arrival of spring based on the Vietnamese calendar.

What is “Tết” or “Tết Nguyên Đán” or Lunar New Year?

500

This minibus-like vehicle is commonly used for public transportation in the Philippines.

What is a Jeepney?

500

“I swallowed a part of a strep test stick when I was being tested for strep at 8.”

Who is Natalie Barber?