81-year-old banh mi seller charms foreigners with English and French
An 81-year-old banh mi vendor in Ho Chi Minh City has gone viral after surprising customers by speaking fluent English and French with foreign tourists.
Food & Drink
Foreign tourists crowd Hanoi sidewalk for famous butter buns
A small bakery on Hanoi’s bustling Hang Gai Street has become a popular stop for international tourists, with long lines forming daily as the smell of freshly baked butter buns fills the Old Quarter.
Vietnamese taster wins World Coffee Championship title
Vietnam has claimed its first World Cup Tasters Championship title after coffee expert Le Quang Cuong defeated 45 competitors in Thailand.
Can Tho couple open free eatery for poor workers
A free noodle shop in Can Tho City has become a lifeline for low-income workers, offering hot meals every day without charging customers.
Danang to host beachfront food festival
Danang City will host the Danang Food Tour 2026 later this month, featuring more than 100 food booths, 70 street-food stalls and a series of immersive culinary experiences along the city’s coastline.
Foreign tourist returns to pay after Ho Chi Minh City bakery offers credit
A foreign customer returned days later to pay his bill and buy more cakes after a bakery in Ho Chi Minh City let him take the order home without immediate payment.
Foreign visitors hooked on Vietnam’s banh mi
Many international visitors say Vietnam’s banh mi has become an irresistible daily habit, with some choosing the iconic sandwich every morning during their stay.
Crowds flock to Hanoi pho shop visited by South Korean president
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.
Dong Thap to host first fruit festival in June
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.
Ho Chi Minh City bread festival draws huge crowds
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 dines on pho in Hanoi Old Quarter
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.
Hanoi café lets visitors step into a wizarding world
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 rank among Asia’s top foodie travellers
Vietnamese travellers are among Asia’s top culinary explorers, with 35 per cent choosing destinations based on food experiences, according to Agoda.
Hanoi to host Vietnam Taco Fest 2026 celebrating mexican cuisine
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.
Grilled herring boom draws crowds to central Vietnam coast
A beach in Hai Chau Commune in the central province of Nghe An has drawn crowds in recent days eager to try grilled herring.
Vietnam banh mi festival set for April in Ho Chi Minh City
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.
Robot barista draws crowds at Ho Chi Minh City café
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.
Vietnamese chef builds popular ramen restaurant in Tokyo
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.
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