Arguments among fans of Nam Dinh pho and Hanoi pho broke out recently on social media after both kinds of pho were recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) as an intangible cultural heritage of Vietnam.

During her culinary journey through Vietnam, Dutch tourist Diana Neven made a notable stop at a 60-year-old pho shop in Ho Chi Minh City, famed for its Nam Dinh-style pho.

An Australian tourist’s curiosity led him to a Hanoi restaurant to taste delicacies made from bamboo rat, a 'giant' rodent, after learning about it during a trip to Vietnam’s Northwest.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently added Hanoi’s Pho (rice noodle soup) and traditional craft of making lotus tea in Quang An ward, Tay Ho district, to the list of national intangible cultural heritage.

At noon, with the temperature in Saigon peaking at 38°C, a large crowd of both local and foreign customers line up under the scorching sun to buy the famed Huynh Hoa banh mi, priced at 68,000 VND ($2.8).

Two Saigonese women have brought their hometown's authentic banh mi (Vietnamese sandwiches) to Hong Kong, determined to maintain the original flavor and not alter it to suit local tastes.

For the past 37 years, a broken rice shop has been a nightly haven for locals, artists, and overseas Vietnamese, opening only from midnight to dawn.

Vietnamese culinary enthusiasts in Angola have been sharing their love for traditional dishes with local communities, creating memorable experiences through the taste of 'fake dog meat' noodles.

In a quest to refresh his culinary experiences, a foreign tourist boldly ordered a 400,000 VND ($18) bowl of bún bò, served in a large bowl with over ten ingredients including beef ribs, rare beef, crab meatballs, pork trotters, and more.

Neem salad, a dish made from local ingredients like young leaves and flowers of Neem trees, has gained fame as one of An Giang’s must-try delicacies.

The 100 traditional cakes made from palmyra palm set a Vietnamese record at a cooking competition held on August 5 within the framework of the Southern Traditional Cake Festival in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang.

Vietnamese cuisine, a symphony of flavors and colors, has captivated hearts and palates across the globe.

Five dishes from Vietnam have been named in Taste Atlas's "Top 100 Stir-Fried Dishes in Asia." The list includes the popular water spinach with garlic, celebrated for its delicate flavors and vibrant presentation.

Vietnam’s two popular dishes of pho (noodle soup) and nem (spring rolls) have been chosen by host France to serve athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Crickets fried in fish sauce, a specialty of Tri Ton area in An Giang, attracts both domestic and foreign gourmets.

Bun rieu (Vietnamese crab noodle soup) served at a restaurant in central district 1 in HCM City is made of expensive materials, including shrimp, fried bean curd and grilled chopped crab, priced at VND700,000.

Vietnam's fish sour soup, sweet and sour fish soup, and linh fish hotpot with sesbania flowers have been ranked among the 57 best fish dishes in the world by Taste Atlas.

Hai Phong's streets are filled with the aroma of unique local dishes, and among them, stir-fried sea clams holds a special place. This delicacy, known for its crunchy legs and savory sauce, is a must-try for any food enthusiast.

In Mai Chau, Hoa Binh, the local specialty of Da River carp steamed with bitter papaya leaves initially leaves guests apprehensive, but they soon find themselves appreciating its unique flavor.

The Vietnam Pho Festival 2024 will be held in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK) in October in an effort to promote Vietnamese culinary culture to international friends.