Food & Drink

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.

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.