Food & Drink

Hanoi parade views coffee shops in high demand

Crowds are vying for Hanoi café seats, with many even paying millions, to get the best view of the coming parade on September 2.

Two swap city life for a hillside kitchen that’s winning hearts online

Hanoi ranks among world’s top 13 cities for unforgettable cuisine

Danang street food vendor accused of overcharging

A group of Lao tourists reported being overcharged by a roadside street vendor when buying grilled food.

Hanoi’s street food culture gains ground with Michelin nods

Several Hanoi street-side eateries have earned recognition from Michelin, but the question remains: is this enough to elevate the city's vibrant street food scene?

22 Vietnamese noodle soups named among world’s best by TasteAtlas

A total of 22 Vietnamese dishes have been featured in TasteAtlas’s newly released list of the world’s 97 best noodle soups.

CNN names Vietnamese Bánh Mì among world’s best sandwiches

CNN Travel has included the local delicacy Bánh Mì (Vietnamese baguettes) among its list of the Top 25 best sandwiches in the world in 2025.

Vietnamese major cities now home to over 180 MICHELIN-listed restaurants

The MICHELIN Group on June 5 officially unveiled its list of 181 dining establishments featured in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide for Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Danang.

Five must-try fine dining destinations in Ho Chi Minh City

PR Article-Ho Chi Minh City’s vibrant culinary landscape embraces both tradition and innovation.

Locally cooked sun-dried squid is one of the top tastes in the world

TasteAtlas has recently listed Vietnamese sun-dried squid as one of the best dishes made of squid in the world.

Danang emerges as a global culinary star for 2025

Since June 2024, when Michelin first cast its discerning eye on Danang, the city has joined Vietnam’s culinary elite, trailing only Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

Thai Binh rice field café offers visitors tranquil retreat

A small café on a rice field in the northern province of Thai Binh has given visitors a breath of rice-scented air and a taste of rural tranquillity at sunset.

Over 170 Vietnamese companies join Thailand food, beverage trade show

More than 170 Vietnamese companies are showcasing their products at THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2025, one of the world's largest food and beverage fairs held annually in Thailand.

Vietnamese bread named among Australia's top lunch picks by ABC News

Australian news outlet ABC News recently published an article exploring why Vietnamese bread (banh mi).

21 dead in India after drinking moonshine

Twenty-one people have died in India and 10 are in hospital after drinking moonshine, authorities said on Tuesday, updating the toll.

Hanoi Pho festival showcases diverse national styles

The Pho Festival 2025 officially opened at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel on April 18 night with the theme “The essence of Vietnamese pho - A heritage in the digital era”.

HCM City man turns cakes into castles and opera houses

Nguyen Vu Hoang Anh, a renowned cake artist based in HCM City, has collaborated with luxury brands through his exquisite edible creations, some valued at over a hundred million VND.

Japanese restaurant chain to open first branch in Vietnam

Saizeriya, a casual Italian restaurant chain in Japan, announced on April 15 that it will open its first branch in Vietnam next month.

Flag-themed Hanoi cafés draw crowds ahead of Reunification Day

Many coffee shops in Hanoi have been brightly adorned with flags to mark the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification on April 30.