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Three unusual Hai Phong dishes that scare at first, delight later

From stir-fried mollusks to boiled rats, Hai Phong’s culinary oddities leave a lasting impression on adventurous food lovers.

Bun cha listed among Asia’s best meat dishes by Taste Atlas

Vietnamese favorites like bun cha and bo nhung giam earn global praise in Taste Atlas rankings.

Nam Dinh baker sells 10,000 traditional cakes a day - each for just 20 cents

Xiu pao, a Chinese-inspired pastry with a Vietnamese twist, has become a signature street food of Nam Dinh - and one baker is leading the charge.

Royal flavors return in Phu Tho’s 2025 Hung Kings Festival

With legendary chickens and heritage rice cakes, Phu Tho reclaims its place as a center of Vietnamese culinary folklore.

Thai billionaire Madam Pang loves Hanoi pho: ‘I want to bring it back with me’

The Thai football president enjoyed a bowl of pho at Noi Bai Airport, charming fans with her reaction and a few Vietnamese words.

Vietnamese couple recreates Hanoi sidewalk culture in bustling Paris district

Viet1331 brings plastic chairs, garlic duck, and mam tom to the streets of Paris, offering a slice of Vietnam with every bite.

Elderly woman in HCM City sells oddly-named cakes in HCM City 'for fun'

Selling a dish with an unusual name, an 80-year-old woman has captivated food lovers who must either pre-order or patiently wait to enjoy it.

Vietnamese cuisine bridges cultures as Africans enjoy bun gia cay

Despite the use of pungent shrimp paste, bun gia cay earned rave reviews from Angolan farm workers in a heartwarming cultural exchange.

Vietnamese street food shines in Australia with a sidewalk-style banh mi shop

In Newcastle, two Vietnamese-Australian brothers have recreated the charm of Vietnam’s vibrant street food scene - plastic stools, murals, and all - serving authentic banh mi that wins over locals and tourists alike.

Vietnamese stews named among Southeast Asia’s finest by Taste Atlas

From hearty bo kho to street-side pha lau and mountain thang co, several Vietnamese dishes have earned a place on Taste Atlas's list of the region’s best stews.

Northwest Vietnam’s floral delicacy loved for its unique mountain flavor

Bauhinia blossoms become a delicious seasonal salad in Vietnam’s highlands, attracting visitors from across the country.

Vietnamese street food conquers New York: Diners sit curbside for bun dau

A taste of Vietnam hits the Big Apple as Mam NYC draws crowds with its sidewalk-style bun dau mam tom, earning a spot in The New York Times’ top 20.

Vietnam’s only entry in Taste Atlas’s top 100 is a stir-fried vegetable classic

A traditional Vietnamese favorite has made its mark internationally, ranking 24th in Taste Atlas’s list of the world’s top 100 vegetable dishes.

Angolan man enjoys Vietnamese hot pot, says it makes him 'stronger'

Trying Vietnamese hot pot loaded with various meats, an Angolan man jokingly confessed he felt strong enough to carry dozens of rice sacks without tiring.

American on TikTok airs cooking series on Vietnamese dishes

The young American woman can prepare many Vietnamese dishes, including complex dishes like pho bo (noodles served with beef), bun dau mam tom (tofu, shrimp sauce, and noodles) and tiet canh (blood pudding).

Expensive 'vo' insect delicacy often favored over shrimp

A peculiar insect that thrives in the muddy riverbed of the Red River, with a fleeting lifespan of just two molts in an hour, is a Hanoi delicacy. Appearing only a few times a year, "vo" fetches high prices, yet still draws eager foodies.

Vietnamese street food makes global top 100 dessert list

Taste Atlas has named Vietnam’s banh cam among the world’s top 100 dessert pastries, highlighting its unique taste and cultural appeal.

Hanoians crazy about Northwest specialties

Gourmets in Hanoi are willing to spend millions of dong to enjoy bumblebee pupae, especially at the end of the year, and treat esteemed guests.

Thai-Vietnamese cultural food street launched in Nakhon Phanom

A Thai-Vietnamese Cultural Food Street has opened in Nakhon Phanom province, over 700 km northeast of Bangkok, Thailand.

The flying shrimp of Hanoi: A rare treat from the Red River

This rare insect from the Red River, known as "con vo," is prized for its unique flavor, emerging just a few times a year and fetching high prices.