Hamza Smahi wins hearts online by recreating authentic Vietnamese family dishes with passion and care.

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.

Trying a famous Vietnamese coastal dish for the first time, the Japanese visitor admitted feeling hesitant since the ingredients were prepared raw, without any heat-cooking process, but ended up loving it.

For over three decades, a couple has preserved their Quang Ngai culinary roots in Hanoi, drawing loyal customers with their signature pancakes.

From Hanoi’s grilled pork noodles to puffed fried pho, a Vietnamese-American couple in Portland has won over diners and made it to The New York Times’ list of the 50 best U.S. restaurants of 2025.

An American YouTuber was stunned by the taste, presentation, and price of a famous Vietnamese street food he tried in a quiet alley of Hai Phong.

Hue’s famous “banh ep” captivates U.S. food vlogger with its quick preparation, rich flavors, and street-side charm in Ho Chi Minh City

Though tucked away in a narrow alley deep in Hanoi, a local sticky rice dish has captured the hearts of Western tourists, who praised it as a must-try on chilly or rainy days.

Bui Hoai Son, Standing Member of the National Assembly’s Committee for Culture and Education, said that pho is a cultural “gold mine” if the Vietnamese people can harness it through their creative industry.

Vietnam’s culinary specialities are abundant across regions. If promoted and developed effectively, they could stimulate the food processing industry while attracting tourists to taste, experience, and purchase specialities as gifts.

Tucked in a narrow alley, a small Hanoi café offers tourists a nostalgic space and slow-brewed coffee with a story in every cup.

With over 4 million subscribers, Karissa Dumbacher gives bánh đúc 9/10 after tasting the savory, sticky snack in a tucked-away alley.

From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily, a small pho stall tucked inside Hanoi’s Dong Xuan alley - known as a haven of affordable street food - stays constantly packed.

In New York, Thu Pham’s pop-up feast “An Co” brings Vietnamese ceremonial dining to life with imported ingredients.

Quang Ninh’s long-standing favorite dish, bun tom (shrimp noodle soup), is known not only for its distinctive flavor but also for its surprisingly affordable price.

A tourist from China was surprised to find that three popular noodle shops in Hanoi - serving bún riêu, bún ốc, and bún chả - were tucked away in narrow, signless alleys, yet were bustling with diners.

Secret Hanoi bun cha stall sells 200 meals daily without advertising

In Ba Be, Thai Nguyen, there’s a specialty fruit that emits an aroma reminiscent of green sticky rice, round glutinous rice, or pandan leaves. The fruit can be transformed into a variety of delicious, aromatic dishes.

American chef Nick DiGiovanni couldn’t believe his eyes when a sticky rice dough turned into a golden puff – and neither could 44 million viewers.

Discover 4 strangely named but delicious noodle specialties of Vietnam’s southern region.