A man from the North was on a business trip in Huế.
He went to a famous beef noodle soup shop at Đông Ba Market. As soon as he sat down, the shop owner quickly asked:
– Do you want a mixed bowl?
Meaning a bowl with all kinds of toppings.
The man was a bit confused, sat down, and asked again:
– What do you mean by “mixed”?
– It means I put a bit of this and a bit of that from every pot into one bowl.
– Okay, then give me one bowl!
It was delicious, so the next day he came back. Being a humorous guy, he called out loudly:
– Boss! Give me a mixed bowl!
Then he stood there smiling to himself, admiring the pretty shop owner.
The owner looked up and asked:
– Just joking, right?
The man burst out laughing:
– Of course I’m joking, not trying anything funny!
