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.

Affordable, widely available and easy to prepare, oc mo remains one of Vietnam's most popular seafood specialties.

A vibrant mix of street food, traditional dishes and modern culinary trends has helped Ho Chi Minh City secure a spot among the world’s top food destinations, according to a recent ranking by Time Out magazine.

From sidewalk stall to Michelin recognition, Pho Ga Ha has spent nearly two decades winning over diners.

Michelin Guide Vietnam 2026 highlights the growing global recognition of Vietnamese cuisine, showing that the country’s culinary identity is earning acclaim through its authenticity, local ingredients and cultural storytelling.

Some of central Vietnam’s most charming markets offer everything from seafood to local specialties at prices so low that visitors rarely need to ask.

Some of Vietnam's most memorable coastal specialties can be found in Mui Ne, where generations of fishermen have shaped a unique culinary identity.

Despite its unusual appearance, the son shellfish is a prized delicacy along Vietnam's central coast, celebrated for its rich, buttery texture and naturally sweet flavor.

Found abundantly along Vietnam’s central coastline, especially during the hot season, this local seafood favorite is often turned into refreshing dishes such as salad and sour soup.

With its glossy black appearance and naturally cooling taste, a humble specialty from Lang Son has become increasingly popular not only for its refreshing flavor and affordable price, but also for its perceived health benefits.

A steaming bowl of bun bo Hue with rich, fragrant broth, tender pork hock and soft cubes of blood pudding prepared by his Vietnamese neighbors completely won over an American man and sparked a lasting passion for Vietnamese cuisine.

Operating since 1958, a small banh mi shop in HCM City has continued attracting large crowds of diners for nearly seven decades, with customers lining up every morning to enjoy its signature dishes.

Quang Ngai is drawing food lovers with a range of unusual local specialties, some with names surprising enough to make first-time visitors pause.

Known locally as “lich,” the wild-caught creature is considered a seasonal specialty across parts of central and southern Vietnam.

Chef Tung Phan is redefining Vietnamese fine dining in America through Camille, the first Vietnamese restaurant in the US to earn a Michelin star.

American content creator Isaac Nunez spent an entire day exploring Hanoi’s pho culture and was surprised to discover how many different versions of the iconic Vietnamese dish exist.

Although it grows wild and has a slightly pungent, mildly bitter taste, a rustic herb found throughout rural Vietnam continues to be treasured by locals as a “gift from nature” and used in many delicious dishes.

Located about 130km from Hanoi, Cat Bi Market in Hai An Ward, Hai Phong City, is an ideal destination for visitors looking to explore local cuisine.

Perfect for curious diners, these dishes offer a playful yet authentic take on Vietnam’s most famous noodle soup.