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Eatery in HCM City with weird name and shocking prices attracts diners

‘Com tam bai rac’ (Landfill broken rice) is a street shop that attracts many diners in HCMC, though its name is decidedly unattractive.

Korean expat enjoys HCMC's most expensive street dish

Choi Jong-rak is a YouTuber from South Korea living in HCM City for five years. Jong-rak, together with a friend and his brother Sungrak, has a YouTube channel where they share information about culture, life and food experiences in Vietnam.

Foreign man grills nem lui, sells banh xeo at pavement shop in Hanoi

The image of a foreign man quickly grilling nem lui (Vietnamese pork lemongrass skewer) and serving banh xeo (Vietnamese crepe) at a sidewalk restaurant on Phan Dinh Phung street (Ba Dinh, Hanoi) has caught the attention of passersby.

Attraction of Vietnamese cuisine

The capital city of Hanoi won the “Asia's Best Emerging Culinary City 2023” title at the World Culinary Awards 2023 last October, demonstrating the attraction of Vietnamese cuisine to international tourists.

South Korean celebrities show their love of Vietnamese cuisine

South Korean celebrities told their fans recently that they enjoy Vietnamese food, especially pho (noodle soup) and banh my (bread). Some of them have even tried trung vit lon (balut) and tiet canh (raw blood pudding).

Vietnamese cuisine to be developed into national brand

Vietnam has a valuable heritage, including its culinary culture. The task now is promoting its advantages and developing it into a national brand.

Saigon man makes clay models of Vietnamese meals

After his first model of dish was posted on social network, Duc received many positive comments. Viewers thought it was a real dish and often commented "I am so hungry!"

Chinsu joins the Day of Pho 2022

The Day of Pho 2002 took place in Nam Dinh City on December 9-12, attracting many talented chefs and thousands of Vietnamese and foreign visitors.

Why you should have the stomach to try the best local delicacies

A man who goes by the name LiverKing has been making waves across social media platforms recently.

French vlogger aspires to promote Vietnamese cuisine

Will Courageux is flying the flag for Vietnam, helping to spread the word about the country to a global audience. The French vlogger goes by the name Will in Vietnam, and his videos feature local culture and cuisine.

The quintessence of Vietnamese cuisine: Hanoi spring rolls

Hanoi’s typical dishes with many variants always cause nostalgia for children who live far from their homeland.

Chef aspires to bring Vietnamese cuisine to the world

Ton Ngoc Hiep, who already opened 10 Vietnamese “pho” (noodle soup) restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is planning to bring the brand to the UK and the US.

Not many films about Vietnamese cuisine

Vietnamese cuisine has subtle variations by regions and the fresh ingredients yet just a few of films about Vietnamese cuisine.

Vietnamese food: Tofu pudding

Feeling the heat? This traditional treat is a sure fire way to cool down! Those of you with a sweet tooth won’t want to miss out on a bit of tofu pudding.

Architect graduate looks small to go big

While studying at university to become an architect, Ha An, owner and chief creative figure of the Hanoi-based Veene Studio, probably dreamed of designing grand houses and epic constructions.

Young food stylist brings flair to Vietnamese cuisine

With her desire to improve the visual presentation of Vietnamese dishes, Meo Thuy Duong quit her career as a graphic designer to become a food stylist. After devoting much effort and time, Duong is now known as a famous food stylist in the country.

Banh mi – World class street food

With the word “banh mi” recognised by the Oxford dictionary and a Google bread doodle which has taken the media by storm in recent days, let’s find out why this popular street food in Vietnam has become known to so many international friends.

Vietnamese food: Pomelo dessert

This pomelo dessert won’t leave a bitter taste in your mouth, in fact, people love the sweet treat of fruit, tapioca and beans. Try it out!

 

Vietnamese food: Cudweed cake/Bánh khúc

Popular with world leaders and footballers alike, banh khuc is a perfect treat to warm your cockles in winter. So grab a ball and don't forget to savour the unique taste explosion!

 

Vietnamese food: Sugar-coated lotus seed

These sugar-coated lotus seeds are a popular gift for newlyweds, but the sweets are also bought for friends and family during Tet.