Phở (Noodle) Museum, the first privately operated culinary museum in Vietnam, opened in Ho Chi Minh city on January 15, providing visitors with the over-100-year journey of Phở, the country’s most iconic dish, from humble street stalls to dining tables around the world.
In An Giang Province, ga dot la chuc, also known as ga dot O Thum - a chicken dish grilled with chúc leaves - has become a well-known specialty closely…
Vietnam’s ‘banh mi’ has been continuously honoured in the world’s 25 best sandwiches by CNN.
According to the popular British travel site Rough Guides, Vietnam is among the countries with the world’s most enchanting culinary traditions. What makes Vietnamese cuisine, particularly that of Hanoi, so captivating isn’t luxury or extravagance, but the art of turning humble ingredients into balanced, soulful dishes, brought to life by the dipping sauce.
The 2025 International Culinary Culture Festival presents a global food journey while showcasing Vietnam as a cultural bridge between nations.
Inspired by men men (steamed cornmeal), chefs on the Dong Van Karst plateau in Tuyen Quang province created pho ngo (corn noodle soup). The hand-rolled corn noodles which give it its distinctive color and flavor have made the dish a new culinary specialty of the highlands.
In Hue, the cultural value of Vietnamese tea will be honored and connected through cultural exchanges among artisans, tea masters, and brands from Japan, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam at Hue - International Tea Festival 2025, taking place from October 31st to November 2nd, 2025.
Son Tra food captures the essence of Da Nang’s coastal soul, fresh seafood, humble village recipes and vibrant market life, blending tradition and creativity to craft a unique culinary journey for any traveler.
Nineteen Vietnamese dishes have been listed in the Top 100 noodle dishes worldwide, according to international food website TasteAtlas.
During a June 2025 visit to Hue, the former imperial city of Vietnam, British travel writer Daniel Stables found himself enchanted by the city’s refined and culturally rich cuisine, especially its unique tradition of vegetarian dishes.
A new culinary creation combining free-range chicken, termite mushrooms, and durian is drawing attention in Ben Tre Province that is now merged into Vinh Long Province, particularly on Con Phung Islet. As interest in Mekong Delta cuisine grows, local businesses are exploring new ways to package distinctive dishes like this for domestic and international visitors.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has officially recognised two elements from Hue - Bún bò Huế (spicy beef noodle soup) and the Bhươih Haro Tơme (new rice) festival - national intangible cultural heritage.
Phu the cake, also known as “husband-and-wife cake,” is a traditional Vietnamese dessert that holds deep cultural significance, especially in weddings and engagement ceremonies.
CNN Travel has included the local delicacy Bánh Mì (Vietnamese baguettes) among its list of the Top 25 best sandwiches in the world in 2025.
Seven Vietnamese delicacies have been officially recognised by international cuisine magazine TasteAtlas as being among the Top 100 Asian foods.
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