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A sticky-sweet delicacy from root to tip: Vietnam’s prized fig
Often mistaken for a large wild fig, this vibrant fruit is a versatile southern delicacy.
Rare An Giang forest fruit blends lychee and rambutan flavors
This tiny, tart-sweet fruit grows once every three years and has become a prized local delicacy.
‘Dancing squid’ frenzy hits Vung Ang as tourists eat them alive by the sea
As the squid season peaks, tourists swarm Ky Anh to sample live Vung Ang squid - fetching up to 40 USD/kg yet selling out daily.
Underground delicacy from north to south packs flavor and fills you up
Known for its starch and subtle flavor, this root is boiled, fried, or steamed into cakes.
Phan Thiet’s sun-dried squid ranked among world’s best squid dishes
Taste Atlas highlights Vietnamese sun-dried squid for its natural flavor.
Vietnam’s earthy gem: Sweet, crunchy, and packed with health benefits
Harvested from wetlands, this crisp tuber adds a refreshing touch to meals and teas.
From weed to delicacy: Mekong’s crunchy bon bon popular with tourists
Once a persistent weed vexing Mekong Delta farmers with its tenacity and rapid growth, bon bon (Ormocarpum cochinchinense) is now widely cultivated and has become an enticing specialty that captivates tourists.
Four Vietnamese porridges featured in Asia’s top dishes list
Chao long (pork innards porridge) and chao vit (duck porridge) are among four Vietnamese dishes honored in the list of Asia’s best porridges, recently published by the world-renowned culinary guide Taste Atlas.
Sa Pa specialty earns global praise from TasteAtlas
TasteAtlas celebrates Sa Pa’s stir-fried cai meo with smoked pork in Southeast Asia’s top stir-fried dishes.
Northern Vietnam’s rare crab delicacy: rich, sweet, tastier than field crab
In every third and 10th month of the lunar calendar, northerners collect ram, a type of crab (Varunidae), to prepare a variety of dishes. Its flavor is rich, sweet, and tastier than field crab.
3 must-try Hanoi spots for pork offal lovers
With fresh ingredients, fair prices, and cult followings, these Hanoi eateries serve up some of the best offal dishes in the city.
American tourists say Vietnamese broken rice beats pho
Returning tourists praise cơm tấm for its generous portions and rich flavor, placing it above pho.
Ninh Binh’s chewy mountain snail shines after the rain
A rustic delicacy with a fragrant twist, mountain snail hunting in the rain is a summer tradition in northern Vietnam.
Unusually tasty Vinh Phuc delicacy: beef bitten by swarms of ants
Before cooking, Tam Dao (Vinh Phuc) locals provoke ant nests to swarm over and bite into chunks of beef, a method that enhances flavor, making it a popular local specialty.
Bac Ninh’s white gourd specialty becomes a star in local cuisine
Locals in Que Vo turn a simple white fruit into a versatile dish that wins hearts and palates across Vietnam.
Top Hanoi eateries to explore the capital’s best dishes
From pho and bun thang to cha ca and shrimp cakes, here’s where to taste Hanoi’s culinary icons.
Rare river fish in northwest Vietnam draws praise for flavor and rarity
Soft when raw, chewy when cooked, ca ngan is a versatile and nutritious ingredient locals adore.
Vietnam’s bun bo Hue named among world’s best breakfasts
Renowned culinary guide Taste Atlas has recently released its list of the 100 best breakfast dishes in the world, with Vietnam’s bun bo Hue earning a spot among them.
Flying fish becomes a prized catch in Vietnam’s central cuisine
Beloved for its sweet meat and dramatic glides, flying fish stars in central Vietnamese dishes.
Wild fruit once ignored now delights southern Vietnam’s food lovers
Chum ruot, once given away for free, is now in hot demand thanks to its tangy flavor and culinary versatility.
