Hanoi pho restaurant joins Michelin list despite price debate
A Hanoi chicken pho restaurant known for charging some of the city’s highest prices has been added to the Michelin Guide’s Selected category for the first time.
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Hanoi bun cha staff comfort exhausted foreign tourist
A foreign tourist who suddenly felt dizzy while dining at a bun cha restaurant in Hanoi was helped by staff, who used medicated oil and massage techniques to help her recover.
Vietnamese chefs win silver after bringing local flavours to UK
Two young Vietnamese chefs carried 30kg of regional specialties to the UK and secured a silver medal at one of the world's most prestigious culinary competitions.
Hanoi cafes build ‘fake pavements’ to adapt to sidewalk crackdown
Some cafe owners in Hanoi are redesigning their premises by setting walls back around two metres to create “fake pavements” for customers who prefer outdoor seating.
Hanoi restaurant in century-old house serves cheo with meals
A restaurant inside a 100-year-old house in Hanoi’s Old Quarter is drawing diners with an unusual experience: enjoying traditional cheo performances while eating.
Vietnam wins first silver at Global Chefs Challenge
Vietnam’s national culinary team secured its first silver medal at the global final of the Global Chefs Challenge 2026 in Wales, marking a milestone for the country’s professional culinary scene.
Street food parade lights up Danang beachfront festival
More than 70 traditional street food vendors paraded along My Khe Beach and Danang’s coastal streets on May 20 during the Danang Food Tour 2026 Festival.
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.
Foreign tourists embrace Hanoi’s traditional o mai snacks
Foreign tourists visiting Hanoi are showing growing interest in o mai, a traditional preserved fruit snack, after taking part in immersive cultural experiences exploring its production and history.
French diner bows with clasped hands to thank Hanoi bun cha owner
A French tourist surprised staff at a Hanoi bun cha restaurant by bowing with folded hands to thank them for what she described as the best meal of her Vietnam trip.
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.
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