Food & Drink

Visitors packed a pho restaurant in Hanoi on April 24 after learning South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and his wife had dined there the previous evening.

The southern province of Dong Thap will host its first provincial fruit festival in early June 2026, featuring more than 20 activities blending tradition and modern experiences.

Thousands packed a central Ho Chi Minh City park as the fourth Vietnam Bread Festival opened, with long queues forming at famous banh mi stalls.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and first lady Kim Hae Kyung enjoyed pho and fried rice at a small eatery in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, drawing public attention during their visit.

Tucked away in the Old Quarter, a wizard-themed café in Hanoi has become a favourite stop for international visitors seeking an immersive Harry Potter-inspired experience.

Vietnamese travellers are among Asia’s top culinary explorers, with 35 per cent choosing destinations based on food experiences, according to Agoda.

Vietnam Taco Fest 2026 will be held on April 18 in Hanoi, bringing Mexican street cuisine back to the capital with around 1,000 participants expected.

A beach in Hai Chau Commune in the central province of Nghe An has drawn crowds in recent days eager to try grilled herring.

The Vietnam Banh mi Festival 2026 will take place from April 23 to 26 in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring a range of culinary and cultural activities.

A café in Ho Chi Minh City is attracting attention by using robot arms to prepare coffee, offering customers a high-tech twist on the traditional café experience.

A Vietnamese man has gone from part-time worker at a ramen shop to restaurant owner in Tokyo, turning a passion for learning into a thriving business that attracts long queues of customers.

Khanh Hoa Province will step up food safety inspections at popular tourist areas to protect the health of residents and visitors.

The “Taste of the UK” food week being held in HCM City is an opportunity to promote British food products and strengthen their presence in Vietnam.

A family-run noodle workshop in Danang is attracting growing numbers of foreign tourists by steaming mi Quang over rice husks, turning a traditional craft into a hands-on cultural experience.

Office workers in Hanoi struggled to find lunch venues on the first day back after the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, as many eateries remained closed and those that reopened were quickly overwhelmed.

Quang Ninh authorities have urged restaurants and cafes to remain open during the Lunar New Year or Tet holiday after repeated complaints from visitors about widespread holiday closures.