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Japanese tourist falls in love with Hanoi’s fish dishes, orders three servings

Drawn by Hanoi’s famous food alleys, a Japanese tourist was impressed by the rich flavors and generous portions of a small eatery specializing in fish-based dishes.

A Korean traveler eats like a king for under $8 at Saigon’s 100-year-old market

With only 200,000 VND (about 8 USD), Korean tourist Choi Jongrak indulged in a variety of delicious local dishes at Tan Dinh Market in Ho Chi Minh City, exclaiming that some were "worth queuing for."

Street-side tofu dessert delights Western traveler in HCM City

Discovering it by chance on the street, Chase Matheson was stunned by how silky and comforting this dessert was - especially for just $0.60 a cup.

A taste of Hung Yen: Indian expat charmed by rustic Vietnamese fish soup

A rustic countryside dish from Hung Yen left an Indian guest pleasantly surprised and full of praise, especially when enjoyed on a cold winter day.

Korean tourists 'lose composure' over Hue's delicious local dishes

Trying clam rice, bun bo Hue, and bánh bèo for the first time, two Korean guests declared: "I want to live in Hue."

Golden pancake and fresh herbs delight traveler in Hanoi’s Old Quarter

A tourist from China was blown away by a crispy Mekong pancake at a Michelin-featured eatery in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

Foreign visitor tries unusual specialty in Ninh Binh, praises it as 'must-try'

An American visitor found a Ninh Binh specialty not only flavorful but appealing as well because of its crunchy, chewy ingredient, the gao fruit.

American tourist tries duck delicacy and ‘weird but tasty’ treats in Thanh Hoa

At a remote market in Pu Luong, a US visitor is introduced to Vietnam’s most exotic dishes.

Bollywood filmmakers captivated by Tam Coc’s pink water lilies

Top directors, actors, and producers from India’s Bollywood industry were charmed by the blooming pink water lilies along the Ngo Dong River in Ninh Binh, Vietnam.

French tourists farm and fish on remote Vietnamese island

In early November, Loic Pesquer (24) and Antoine Habert (26) traveled to Co To Island in Quang Ninh Province, often referred to as a “paradise island” in northern Vietnam.

Japanese content creator calls Vietnamese crab soup ‘the best’

A Japanese YouTuber and his family tasted crab noodle soup in HCM City and declared it the best dish they had tried in Vietnam.

American tourist praises Ninh Binh’s tangy fish stew as a must-try delicacy

It wasn’t just the taste that impressed him - the texture and the unusual ingredients made this dish unforgettable.

Japanese traveler finds mochi vibes in Vietnamese noodle soup

During his first taste of a local delicacy in Vinh Long, a Japanese visitor said the dish resembled cháo lòng (Vietnamese offal porridge), with a simple flavor that was surprisingly delicious despite minimal seasoning.

Southern flavors wow Chinese tourist at Hanoi’s Michelin-rated pancake spot

Tien Hui, a traveler from Taiwan (China), shared several videos of her culinary adventures in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

YouTubers try banh mi marathon in Saigon, find surprise favorite

From grilled meatballs to offal-filled sandwiches, two Canadian travelers tasted Ho Chi Minh City's diverse banh mi scene and loved a humble sidewalk stall most.

Foreign tourist in Sa Pa survives heart attack thanks to Bach Mai doctors

A female tourist suffered a severe heart attack while visiting Sa Pa and was admitted to emergency care in Lao Cai in critical respiratory distress. She was later transferred to Bach Mai Hospital for life-saving treatment.

Vietnam welcomes nearly 17.2 million foreign tourists in Jan-Oct

Foreign arrivals in Vietnam neared 17.2 million during January-October, up 21.5% year-on-year, signaling momentum heading into year-end peak season, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism reported on November 6.

British tourist raves about sweet dumplings in Hai Phong’s winter chill

A street food dish in Hai Phong, with its distinctive flavor and warming quality, left a British tourist both satisfied and pleasantly surprised by its affordable price of just $0.60 per bowl.

Canadian couple enchanted by Hoi An’s 'white rose' dumplings

Beyond cao lau, another specialty of Hoi An has won over a pair of Canadian travelers, who declared they would return to Vietnam just to eat this dish again.

British tourists revisit Hanoi and rediscover a street food classic

Wonton noodles spark differing first impressions for two returning UK travelers, but both end up loving the dish.