It might not look as sophisticated as many other dishes, but the white sardine salad (goi ca mai) of the coastal city of Quy Nhon lures tourists with its sour, spicy, salty and sweet flavors.

A Vietnamese food restaurant called “Mắm” has been ranked 26th among the 100 best restaurants in New York, as announced by The New York Times.

Vietnamese grilled banana wrapped in sticky rice (banh chuoi nep nuong) has been chosen as one of the most delicious and most-liked desserts due to its unique processing method and flavor.

As well as traditional treats, such as cốm làng Vòng (Vòng Village’s green sticky rice) and phu thê (husband and wife) cakes, Hanoi is well known for its bánh chả (sweet meat pie in lumps) which is hundreds of years old.

The northern province of Ha Nam is famous for many delicacies offered to the King in the past.

Vietnam's banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) has been named in the top 24 best sandwiches in the world by CNN Travel.

Banh it la gai is a rustic dish of Binh Dinh Province but also a culinary and cultural specialty.

Many tourists who like clay-pot Quang noodles have taken flights from Ho Chi Minh City to enjoy it.

While Hanoi is famous for its bún chả (vermicelli with grilled pork and fresh herbs), the southern province of Bac Lieu is well known nationwide for its bún bò cay (spicy beef noodle soup) which foodies say is their magical dish.

On TasteAtlas' list of the "10 Best Rated Coffees in the World," Vietnamese iced coffee was rated first alongside Italian ristretto.

A sweet broth combined with mild spicy black pepper is what makes the duck rice noodle soup with black pepper in Soc Trang Province delicious.

YouTuber Dustin Cheverier from the US recently launched a video introducing dishes under US$1 (VND24,000) at Ho Thi Ky market in HCM City.

The Asian Record Organisation has recognised nine Asian records for famous Vietnamese dishes/food groups and specialties nominated by the Vietnam Records Organisation (VietKings).

Although Ha Tien nham noodles is a simple dry noodle dish, the harmonious blend of sour, spicy, salty and sweet allows diners to bask in the wonderful flavors of the quintessence of the southwestern region’s culinary art.

Locals call it ’salad king’ for its special fragrance and deliciousness. They say the dish is best in Binh Duong between April to June.

Brekke Fletcher, a writer for the world's leading travel magazine Lonely Planet, has chosen Vietnam as a culinary destination to explore for the Elsewhere section.

Nguyen Phuong Hai is not only a renowned chef by his cooking skills but he is also known for dedication to restoring many traditional dishes of Hanoi.

Although there are many types of broken rice served in different regions, Long Xuyen broken rice has its own characteristics that visitors cannot ignore when visiting An Giang.

According to Australian travel website Traveler, Vietnamese banh cuon (steamed rice rolls) is one of 10 delicious dishes diners should not miss in 2023.

Travel website Booking.com has published a list of six destinations in Vietnam that are famous for banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich).