Culinary Journeys, a food programme that airs monthly on CNN International, has named the local dish chuoi nuong (grilled bananas) on its list of the nine best desserts in the world.

The diverse and attractive cuisine of Vietnam is increasingly becoming known to international friends, with not only pho and spring rolls but also many other dishes catching the attention of food connoisseurs around the world.

Visitors can tour the beautiful land and experience the dish at Nam O Village, which is located near the Cu De River outfall of Lien Chieu District, only 15km from the central city.

With their distinctive flavor, spring rolls served on a flat winnowing basket (banh cuon tret) in An Nhon Town, Binh Dinh province, are a favorite among diners.

A source from the Japan-Vietnam Gastronomy Association (JVGA) confirmed to Việt Nam News that the Danang-based fish sauce and unique products from 62 provinces and cities of Việt Nam had been selected to display at the exhibition in Tokyo, Japan.

Haiphong cuisine wins the hearts of local gourmets for its deliciousness yet simplicity, highlighting the naturally delicious flavor of the ingredients.

The noodles, which are expertly prepared by hand, offer a delightful combination of soft and crunchy textures and a natural sweetness derived from the rice dough.

The nation’s unique ice coffee has been hailed as one of the best rated coffees in the world, according to TasteAtlas, a website dedicated to discovering fresh ingredients, traditional dishes, and authentic restaurants around the world.

From a rustic dish in Central Vietnam, the young jackfruit salad (goi mit) has become increasingly popular across Vietnam. It is served in eateries and restaurants across the country.

Taste Atlas, a website known as the "world culinary map", recently included several Vietnamese dishes in the list of the most attractive cuisines on the planet.

Salted white radish (locally known as xá bấu) is a popular dish that Soc Trang residents eat daily. Mixing it with sugar gives it a special flavour that none can forget.

TasteAtlas, a website dedicated to discovering fresh ingredients, traditional dishes, and authentic restaurants around the world, has recognised Vietnamese baguette, known locally as "Banh mi", as the 7th best street food in the world.

Simple but delicious, banh mi - street food from Vietnam mesmerizes the most demanding diners around the world.

The making of banh tet (a cylindrical glutinous rice cake) is a traditional craft handed down across generations.

Despite tre (fermented pork) being widely available in some provinces along the central region, Binh Dinh’s fermented pork stands out due to its processing technique and quality ingredients.

The fermented shrimp sauce has a sweet and fragrant flavour when roasted with mixed ingredients, including minced pork, garlic and ginger, that make the dish very enjoyable, he said.

Hannah Stephenson, a travel and food reporter of The Culture Trip, recently published an article revealing eight interesting things about Vietnamese cuisine.

Renowned international food magazine TasteAtlas has released a collection of 24 Asian countries which have the best cuisines, with Vietnam featured highly in the list.

Phu Quoc Island is not only famous for fresh seafood, its local cuisine also has various unique delicacies from nấm tràm (Tylopilus Felleus), a kind of mushroom that grows in cajuput or eucalypt forests.

Hanoi was voted by readers of the world's largest travel platform Tripadvisor as one of the world's top 20 culinary destinations in 2023.