Visitors to the Mekong Delta region often rave about the rich and tasty hotpots, with lẩu cù lao being a particular favourite.

Whether at a roadside eatery or a luxury restaurant, the Binh Dinh bloating fern-shaped cake (banh beo) has conquered the hearts and palates of diners with its simple yet unique taste.

CNN Travel recently listed 50 popular street foods in Asia, including three Vietnamese dishes: banh mi (Vietnamese baguette), pho (Vietnamese noodle) and iced coffee.

Although it is part of the daily meal of Phu Yen residents, the crispy, spicy, and sweet taste makes grilled muong (sharpbelly) fish a delicacy very few can resist.

Skyscanner, a travel site based in Scotland, has named Vietnam among the world’s six best destinations for food lovers, alongside Mexico, India, Thailand, Nepal, and Singapore.

Re cake, a specialty of Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province, tastes so delicious that no visitor can resist it.

Chris Dwyer, a reporter for CNN, says he has loved Vietnamese fish sauce made in Phu Quoc (South Vietnam), though it was not easy to taste at the beginning.

The nation has been named among the leading 10 countries from around the world with the best food, according to readers’ votes of The Travel, the world's most interesting site for travel tips.

Pink cake is used as a gift during engagement and wedding ceremonies.

Small and sneaky alleys in the Hanoi Old Quarter not only offer enjoyable experiences of the capital city’s time-honoured culture but also the authentic taste of Hanoi cuisine.

In the central highlands city of Dalat, banh uot long ga (a steamed rice cake with chicken and innards) is a common breakfast staple, which should not be eaten in a rush.

Among the different versions of ‘banh mi’ available in Vietnam, the ‘banh mi cay’ (spicy ‘banh mi’) of Hai Phong may be the humblest, consisting of just a baguette, some pate and a squeeze of local chilli sauce.

The central coastal province of Phu Yen is not only famous for its beautiful beaches that lure travellers from far and wide but also for its bánh canh hẹ, a chive noodle soup.

“Banh dap”, a fine combination of roasted rice paper and steamed rice pancake, is a cheap delicacy in the central region with unique flavors.

Sour pork, a traditional dish of the Muong ethnic people in the northern province of Phu Tho, is usually served on special occasions such as traditional festivals and the New Year.

Orange cake, a delicious food in Vietnam is listed as one of 30 best fried foods around the world, according to the CNN.

Among the specialties of the ancient city of Hue, Com am phu, or “Hell” rice, stands out with its combination of white rice, pork, shrimp, egg and herbs, culminating in a flavorsome experience.

The Mường ethnic people living in Hòa Bình, Thanh Hóa or Phú Thọ share the same origin and almost the same way of living in harmony with nature.

Nha Trang is not just well known for its beautiful beaches and natural landscapes, but also many tasty dishes such as ‘xoi’ (steamed sticky rice) with braised anchovies, locally referred to as ‘xoi ca com’.

A visit to midland and mountainous regions this season offers a golden chance for people to try the roasted pupae of forest bees.