"There is also canh khổ qua, or stuffed bittermelon soup, and cha gio, or fried spring rolls. Khổ means difficulty, and qua means passed, so eating the bittermelon represents letting go of the difficulty of the past year and welcoming the New Year. Try thịt kho (without eggs) and canh khổ qua tôm thịt, bitter melon stuffed with shrimp and pork, at Nam Phuong in South Philly." - Diana Lu