Food & Drink

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.

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.

Vietnam has claimed its first World Cup Tasters Championship title after coffee expert Le Quang Cuong defeated 45 competitors in Thailand.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.