Despite a wealth of Hanoi light snacks, hot Banh duc (cake made of rice flour and lime water) still holds an irreplaceable position on the locals’ list of choices.
2022 Korean Gastronomy Week is underway at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel, Hanoi. Korean temple cuisine is the spotlight during the gastronomy week from October 15 to 30.
TasteAtlas, a website that discovers ingredients, traditional dishes and authentic restaurants, has recently honoured Vietnamese noodle soup (Pho) as one of the 100 best dishes in the world.
Tasting Table, a famous website and newsletter for culinary enthusiasts, has posted two articles praising two local dishes, banh xeo (crispy Vietnamese pancakes) and nem lui (charcoal-grilled lemongrass pork skewers).
Hung Kings’ Temple National Historic Site is located in Co Tich village, Hy Cuong commune, Viet Tri city, Phu Tho province. This is not only a sacred land, but also a famous tourist destination with charming landscapes and local specialties, leaving a special mark in the hearts of tourists.
The southern province of Soc Trang is not only well-known nationwide for its attractive tourist sites like Nga Nam floating market and Doi Temple, but also for its many food specialties such as banh cong (a traditional hand-made rice cake).
‘Banh trung’ (black beans and coconut cake) is a signature dish of Binh Dinh Province.
Renowned fashion magazine Vogue of the United States has revealed a list of 29 Vietnamese dishes that visitors should try when going to a Vietnamese restaurant or visiting the nation on vacation.
In Muong language, the name of mac khen is rather self-explanatory, describing the pungent, peppery smell of the spice. However, its fragrance compound is far more complex than pepper with an additional crisp, dry woodiness woven into green citruses. This makes mac khen a truly versatile spice that can elevate any dish, said Nga.
Will Courageux is flying the flag for Viet Nam, helping to spread the word about the country to a global audience. The French vlogger goes by the name Will in Vietnam, and his videos feature local culture and cuisine.
The nation has been named among the leading 10 countries from around the world with the best food, according to readers’ votes of The Travel, the world's most interesting site for travel tips.
Pink cake is used as a gift during engagement and wedding ceremonies