Chinese travelers are turning Hanoi chicken pho into a social media favorite, praising its delicate broth, tender meat and mixed-noodle versions despite prices some consider high.

Once known as “poor man’s porridge,” this humble Hanoi dish has kept customers returning to Oanh’s tiny Old Quarter shop for two decades.

For 40 years of preparing and selling delicious yet affordable dishes, a couple in their nearly 70s in HCMC has had diners queuing every evening to get a taste.

For around three months, a Vietnamese sizzling pan bread restaurant called “Phe” in New York City has been making waves on social media. Customers have been lining up nearly half a block to try the dish.

At a small Ho Chi Minh City shop, an American chef is putting his own spin on Vietnam’s iconic banh mi, selling out batches in as little as 30 minutes.

The owner of this distinctly Vietnamese cart is not a Vietnamese expat but rather a 28-year-old Croatian man named Matko Kmezic who now lives in Amsterdam.

Customers have been returning to this small Ho Chi Minh City stall for generations, drawn by handmade shrimp noodles, a family recipe and memories of old Saigon.

From steamed noodles to pho paired with cold rice, these five popular restaurants in Hanoi’s Hai Ba Trung Ward put distinctive spins on Vietnam’s iconic noodle soup.

They may not win any beauty contests, but these unusual creatures from Vietnam’s rivers and coastlines are prized for their flavor, especially when braised with banana stem.

A seven-course vegetarian menu at Madame Lam in Ho Chi Minh City reimagines traditional Vietnamese flavors with California walnuts, bringing together food, family and the spirit of gratitude at the heart of Vu Lan.

Hanoi’s vegetarian restaurants are giving vegetables, mushrooms and tofu new appeal, from comforting Vietnamese classics to elegant modern creations.

A small restaurant in the heart of Paris has become a popular destination for diners eager to try authentic Vietnamese specialties such as blood sausage, fried tofu with fermented shrimp paste, and Cha Ca La Vong (La Vong grilled fish).

When black canarium comes into season, families in parts of northern Vietnam turn the prized fruit known as “black gold” into a distinctive local delicacy.

Tucked away in an alley off Le Trong Tan Street in Binh Hung Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, a modest noodle shop has become a destination for diners thanks to its unusual setting.

In Vietnam's northern mountains, the Tay people transform fire-dried bananas and glutinous rice into a traditional cake prized for its gentle sweetness, chewy texture and remarkable shelf life.

With its pungent aroma and dark gray broth, bun cua thoi may surprise first-time diners. Yet this distinctive Gia Lai specialty has attracted loyal customers to a small Ho Chi Minh City eatery for nearly a decade.

Making an impression with boldly flavored dishes rich in Northwest Vietnam identity, a Vietnamese owner in Australia decorates her popular restaurant with brocade fabrics and bamboo items.

Pho Ga Nguyet on Phu Doan Street in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem District is one of the city's busiest chicken pho restaurants and has been recognized by the Michelin Guide for four consecutive years.

A family-run duck restaurant in Da Nang has become a favorite among locals and tourists alike, serving up to 40 ducks a day with dishes starting at just $0.40.