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Why are Vietnamese dishes favourites with foreigners?

The cuisine found in the northern region of Vietnam has been hailed by many international media outlets such as Cable News Network (CNN) and the World Records Union (WorldKings) of the United States for their uniqueness and delicacies.

A taste of Vietnam in Russia

If you are in Russia and are dying for an authentic taste of Vietnam, with “pho” and “bia hoi”, head to one of the 14 restaurants named ‘Uncle Ho’ around the country.

Creating friendship over food on social media

Tanya Pisarchuk, a digital marketer and amateur food reviewer, has spent more than seven years in Hanoi. That’s also how old her Facebook group Wheretoget Hanoi is, now a community of more than 16,000 members navigating Hanoi's nooks  

The village that makes unique rice cake

Mai Xa village in Gio Linh district in the central province of Quang Tri is the only one in Vietnam that makes “bánh hộc” rice cake.

Culinary experts’ book about sweet dishes in Hue style released

A book featuring Vietnamese sweet products or mứt by Nguyen Thi Phien and Do Thi Phuong Nhi, female culinary experts of Hue City, has been released by the Vietnam Women Publishing House.

Specialities of Hai Duong

Dishes not only demonstrate the skillfulness and resourcefulness of a homemaker and special features of each locality, but also reflect the cultural identity of each nation. 

Unique fermented fish noodle soup

Bun mam, or a noodle soup cooked with fermented fish, boasts one of the Mekong Delta’s specialties. It seems to have originated from Cambodia. Yet it has put on many new Vietnamese features.

Vu Dai villagers start braising traditional fish for Tet holiday

Villagers in Vu Dai Village in the Northern Province of Ha Nam which is famous through Chi Pheo story of author Nam Cao, a resident in the village, are busy at preparing their traditional braised fish for Tet holidays.

Vinh Phuc's smoked soil popular dish oddity

Smoked soil, a rare and odd dish, has been a popular cookie for many local people in the northern province of Vinh Phuc for generations.

Not many films about Vietnamese cuisine

Vietnamese cuisine has subtle variations by regions and the fresh ingredients yet just a few of films about Vietnamese cuisine.

Rat meat dominates Hai Duong market

A market in the northern province of Hai Duong has become famous for selling rat meat which is a local specialty.

The four most expensive mushrooms sought by wealthy Vietnamese

Although the price of these species of mushrooms is up to millions of VND, they are still favored by the wealthy in Vietnam.

84-year-old woman has sold soup on Saigon’s pavement for 50 years

When she was young, she carried her porridge pot on the shoulders, and walked through alleys to make a living. 

Young artist makes tiny Vietnamese food

A 28-year-old architecture graduate in Hanoi has been crafting Vietnamese dishes barely larger than a coin. 

3-kg bread in An Giang among world's weirdest foods

The Giant Bread in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang has caught global attention as one of the world’s most bizarre foods.

Design contest seeks regenerated products

The Designed by Vietnamese contest with the theme of 'Regeneration' for designers nationwide is now calling for applications until the end of August 28.

 

Vietnamese food: Chicken salad with mangosteen

Often referred to as the 'queen of tropical fruits', mangosteen is sweet, sour, juicy and ripes in the summer. In the south of Vietnam it is used in chicken salad, giving the dish a whole new taste sensation. 

Vietnamese food: Shrimp cake

No trip to Hanoi is complete without a visit to the city's iconic West Lake. But have you tried one of its traditional delicacies? These crispy shrimp cakes are the perfect complement to a day by the water's edge.

 

Vietnamese food: Tofu pudding

Feeling the heat? This traditional treat is a sure fire way to cool down! Those of you with a sweet tooth won’t want to miss out on a bit of tofu pudding.

Five places in Hanoi you can order cream cheese garlic bread while social distancing

Is your favourite coffee shop closed? The restaurant you love to eat at shut right now? Don’t worry too much, we have option for you.