In 2025, Vietnamese cuisine has garnered widespread recognition from prestigious global rankings. Beloved street foods and traditional market dishes have been named among the world’s best.

With only 200,000 VND (about 8 USD), Korean tourist Choi Jongrak indulged in a variety of delicious local dishes at Tan Dinh Market in Ho Chi Minh City, exclaiming that some were "worth queuing for."

The iconic fish dish from Hanoi officially joins the National Intangible Heritage list during a vibrant weekend food festival.

Despite being tucked away in a narrow alley with steep, creaky stairs, the chicken feet and wings shop run by Quy and his wife remains packed with diners day after day.

This no-name noodle stall has served generations of locals for over 40 years, proving that consistency beats quantity.

Wild ginger from stone crevices gives Lang Son’s specialty sausage its unforgettable fragrance and long shelf life, attracting food lovers year-round.

The International Culinary Festival “Hue – Capital of Cuisine” officially opened on December 18, emerging as a highlight event marking the close of the National Tourism Year – Hue 2025.

Discovering it by chance on the street, Chase Matheson was stunned by how silky and comforting this dessert was - especially for just $0.60 a cup.

A Vietnamese eatery in California’s Bay Area is drawing long lines of eager diners with one dish: the famous nem nuong grilled pork rolls from Nha Trang.

A rustic countryside dish from Hung Yen left an Indian guest pleasantly surprised and full of praise, especially when enjoyed on a cold winter day.

With six generations of heritage, this iconic Hanoi dish reflects a unique blend of memory, flavor, and ceremony.

The Vietnam “Pho” Day, in response to the Pho Week in Europe 2025, kicked off in Germany and Bulgaria on December 12.

Nearly 30 pho brands from across Vietnam gathered at the Pho Day 2025 festival in Saigon.

After taking a bite, one local villager in Angola described the raw Paederia leaf as slightly bitter - but said that when cooked into a Vietnamese-style omelet, it was absolutely delicious.

Trying clam rice, bun bo Hue, and bánh bèo for the first time, two Korean guests declared: "I want to live in Hue."

Only made during special occasions, this aromatic chicken patty from a rural village in Vietnam captivates all who taste it.

A tourist from China was blown away by a crispy Mekong pancake at a Michelin-featured eatery in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

From hand-rolled rice paper to pickled cucumber delights, Bac Ninh’s food scene is both humble and world-class.

An American visitor found a Ninh Binh specialty not only flavorful but appealing as well because of its crunchy, chewy ingredient, the gao fruit.

At a remote market in Pu Luong, a US visitor is introduced to Vietnam’s most exotic dishes.