A humble forest plant has become a beloved delicacy in An Giang, where locals and visitors enjoy goi sau dau for its refreshing taste and reputed health benefits.

Each spring, when ban flowers bloom across the mountains of northwest Vietnam, visitors arrive not only to admire the scenery but also to taste a distinctive local dish made from the iconic blossom.

Twice a week, Mr. Tran Bo travels from An Giang to Ho Chi Minh City to sell pandan coconut cakes late at night. At 79, he stands for hours beside a charcoal stove - driven by a quiet purpose that keeps him going.

In the heart of East London, Song Que has drawn loyal crowds for nearly a quarter of a century, with diners willing to queue for a steaming bowl of beef pho priced at VND550,000 (US$22).

A famous local dish in Vinh Long not only impressed a Japanese traveler with its bold flavors, but also surprised him with its remarkably low price of just VND10,000 (US$0.40) per bowl.

Beyond trekking and scenery, foreign guests are embracing a smoky, hands-on culinary experience in Thanh Hoa’s highlands.

A Vietnamese restaurant in New York is drawing large crowds after adding traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) specialties to its menu.

After several years living in Vietnam, the Korean content creator Jongrak has realized that there are three dishes foreigners often struggle with, including the famous Mekong Delta specialty, lau mam.

It may be no larger than a bamboo leaf, but tep dau - the local freshwater fish of Phu Tho - is a seasonal favorite, beloved for its rich, sweet flesh and versatile flavor whether fried crisp or braised in soy sauce.

Chau Doc Market in An Giang is more than a famed hub for fermented fish - it’s a bustling culinary world where everything comes in miniature size, irresistible to visitors from near and far.

Visiting Hanoi's Old Quarter, Max Herzberg stepped out of his comfort zone and into a street-side eatery. What he found was a surprising delight.

Korean content creator Choi Jongrak found a delightful culinary surprise while wandering a tiny alley in HCM City -an iconic stingray hotpot priced at only $4 per pot.

It may not look like much - jet black, slimy, and rough to the touch - but the black sea cucumber, locally known as don dot or sea leech, is one of Quang Ninh’s most sought-after coastal treasures.

Le Huu Chi brews coffee with fire and tradition on Saigon’s sidewalks, preserving a 50-year family recipe.

A Korean woman attending a wedding in Quang Ninh’s Van Don district was left delighted and amazed by the elaborate traditional banquet, filled with local seafood specialties.

From sidewalk charm to haute cuisine, a French vlogger dives into two vastly different pho experiences in Ho Chi Minh City.

Tucked along Hang Vai Street in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem district, Pho Lam and Pho Khoi Hoi have both been named in the Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand list, which spotlights eateries offering exceptional food at moderate prices.

For less than a dollar, a humble Vietnamese dish makes a bold impression on foreign palates.

Only an hour from the capital, Hai Duong surprises with unique street food that’s delicious, affordable, and still under the tourist radar.