During his latest trip to Vietnam, Mark Wiens visited Hanoi, where he tasted three noodle soup dishes at a sidewalk shop.

There are many ways to prepare chả ốc, like steamed with lemongrass, wrapped in betel leaves, fried, or steamed in bamboo tubes.

Vietnamese beef noodle soup, known locally as Phở Bò, has been named among the top 10 best rated soups with beef, as compiled by international food magazine TasteAtlas.

Travel publisher Lonely Planet of the United States has revealed three destinations in order for guests to explore the local culture in Vietnam, namely the Central Highlands, the Mekong Delta, and the southcentral regions.

Que Son cassava noodle soup, originating from Que Son District in Quang Nam Province, has become a beloved delicacy among locals and tourists alike.

Though it has a strange appearance, sa sung, or peanut worms (Sipunculus nudus). is a famous specialty of Quang Ninh. Sa sung is very expensive, sold at VND4-5 million per kilogram.

Ram fish (Puntius brevis) holds a special place in the lives of Quang Nam residents during the rainy season.

Vietnamese people are fond of rice, and cơm rượu (a glutinous rice wine dessert) is among one of the most unique recipes made from the grain.

With the skilled hands of Bau Nghe’s locals, oc buou (pila polita) can be transformed into various dishes, each with its distinct and unique flavors, especially Quang noodles with oc buou.

Three Vietnamese dishes have been named among the “100 Best Rated Dishes With Pork”, by Taste Atlas, a website dedicated to discovering fresh ingredients, traditional dishes, and authentic restaurants from around the world.

With more than 10 million followers on his YouTube channel and more than 600 videos made over the last seven years, Sonny Side, who has travelled to 50 countries, has one of the best food channels on YouTube.

Australian travel publication Traveller of The Sydney Morning Herald recently published an article calling the classic “thịt bò nướng lá lốt”, or “beef in a leaf”, as one of the best dishes on the planet.

Hai Lang’s powdered porridge, more commonly known as snakehead fish porridge, has become an iconic culinary gem in Hai Lang District, Quang Tri Province.

Bánh bò thốt nốt is a sweet, chewy sponge cake. It is made from rice flour, water, palmyra palm sugar and yeast, and has a honeycomb-like texture.

The bread sidewalk vending stall of Grandmother Sau, 87, has been in Binh Duong for many decades. She sells the cheapest bread product in Vietnam.

Tuyen Quang Province’s free-range ducks from Minh Huong Village and pickled fish from Chiem Hoa have recently been recognized among the most valuable dishes of Vietnam for the 2022-24 period.

Phu Quoc pepper is celebrated for its unparalleled aroma and flavor.

With just VND10,000 for one boiled snail plate and VND20,000 for a grilled one, a snail shop surprised a foreign visitor because of the dish's delicious taste and low price.

Vietnam’s best food tour boasts the excitement of clinging to the back of a scooter in between slurps of beef noodle soup and taking bites of crab legs, author Daniel Modlin shared in a recent article published on travel website Food And Wine.

Using simple ingredients, Hanoians of old created “Bun oc nguoi,” which has captivated diners for decades.