Food & Drink

Diners brave knee-deep floodwaters for noodles in Can Tho

A roadside noodle stall in Can Tho City has attracted attention online after customers were seen wading through knee-deep floodwaters and stacking chairs to enjoy bowls of bun rieu during high tides.

Mekong Delta enters peak season for field rat hunting

Hue cafe draws curiosity with mam ruoc coffee

Hanoians queue for Trang Tien ice cream before historic shop closes

Hanoians are flocking to the original Trang Tien ice cream shop before it closes on September 15, bidding farewell to a location that has been part of the capital’s memory for nearly 70 years.

Hanoi's iconic Trang Tien ice cream shop to close after 70 years

Trang Tien Ice Cream will stop serving customers at its historic 35 Trang Tien address on September 15, ending nearly seven decades at a location long regarded as a symbol of the brand.

Haiphong launches food street to boost night-time economy

The new pedestrian food street in Haiphong will operate on Friday and Saturday evenings, featuring food stalls, cultural performances and free public Wi-Fi.

Businesses told to stop placing chairs on Nha Trang Beach at night

Nha Trang Ward authorities said no policy currently allows businesses to place tables and chairs on the beach at night, and ordered them to stop.

Vietnam's banh mi gets a surprise mention in new Spider-Man film

Vietnam's iconic banh mi has caught the attention of audiences after being mentioned by name in the latest Spider-Man blockbuster, reflecting its growing global recognition.

USS George Washington sailors explore Danang during Vietnam visit

Sailors from the USS George Washington carrier strike group explored Danang's cultural landmarks, cuisine and daily life during the US Navy's five-day visit to Vietnam.

Vietnamese baguette cafe draws crowds in New York

A small Vietnamese cafe in New York's Chinatown is attracting long queues as diners seek an authentic taste of Vietnam, from sizzling baguettes to traditional coffee.

Vietnamese chefs win 37 medals at Malaysia's culinary challenge

A team from the Hanoi Chefs Association claimed 37 medals and nine gold trophies at the Global Culinary Challenge Malaysia 2026.

Tiny river shrimp remains prized delicacy in northern Vietnam

Often mistaken for grains of sand, tiny river shrimp are a seasonal delicacy in northern Vietnam, particularly in Haiphong and Hung Yen, where they are used in a variety of traditional dishes

Vietnamese restaurants in French villas earn Michelin recognition

Two traditional Vietnamese restaurant brands in Hanoi have retained their places in the Michelin Selected list for four consecutive years, a rare achievement for local dining establishments.

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.

Five famous Hanoi pho shops make Michelin 2026 list

The Michelin Guide 2026 again highlights several famed Hanoi pho shops, prized for distinctive flavours and affordable prices.

HCM City pho restaurant earns Michelin honor a day after closure notice

A day after announcing a temporary closure, Pho Chi Mo in Ho Chi Minh City was named in Michelin Guide Vietnam 2026's Bib Gourmand list.

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.

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