In southern provinces like Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai, a wild-growing vegetable once considered a “poverty food” is making a flavorful comeback as a prized local delicacy.

If you’re spending the New Year’s holiday in Hanoi, consider diving into its culinary labyrinth - an alleyway food tour that promises a delightful mix of nostalgia, surprise, and flavor.

For just 25,000 VND (around $1), a simple bowl of bánh trôi tàu (Vietnamese glutinous rice balls in ginger syrup) on a Hanoi sidewalk gave two Japanese tourists a heartwarming taste of Vietnamese winter - and left them singing its praises.

Three Korean friends’ food adventure in Ho Chi Minh City turned into a surprising love story with a Mekong Delta specialty.

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.

In 2025, Vietnamese cuisine has garnered widespread recognition from prestigious global rankings. Beloved street foods and traditional market dishes have been named among the world’s best.

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."

The iconic fish dish from Hanoi officially joins the National Intangible Heritage list during a vibrant weekend food festival.

This no-name noodle stall has served generations of locals for over 40 years, proving that consistency beats quantity.

Wild ginger from stone crevices gives Lang Son’s specialty sausage its unforgettable fragrance and long shelf life, attracting food lovers year-round.

The International Culinary Festival “Hue – Capital of Cuisine” officially opened on December 18, emerging as a highlight event marking the close of the National Tourism Year – Hue 2025.

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.

Despite being tucked away in a narrow alley with steep, creaky stairs, the chicken feet and wings shop run by Quy and his wife remains packed with diners day after day.

A Vietnamese eatery in California’s Bay Area is drawing long lines of eager diners with one dish: the famous nem nuong grilled pork rolls from Nha Trang.

With six generations of heritage, this iconic Hanoi dish reflects a unique blend of memory, flavor, and ceremony.

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.

The Vietnam “Pho” Day, in response to the Pho Week in Europe 2025, kicked off in Germany and Bulgaria on December 12.

Nearly 30 pho brands from across Vietnam gathered at the Pho Day 2025 festival in Saigon.

After taking a bite, one local villager in Angola described the raw Paederia leaf as slightly bitter - but said that when cooked into a Vietnamese-style omelet, it was absolutely delicious.