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).

The nation’s leading 10 longstanding and famous bread brands were honoured at a ceremony held as part of the first-ever Vietnamese “banh mi” (baguette) festival which opened on March 31 in Ho Chi Minh City.

The delectable mixture of salt, chilli, garlic, sugar, and dried shrimp creates a unique flavour profile that is both spicy and salty, with a powdery sweetness from the shrimp.

A warm bowl of Quang-style eel porridge with a fragrant aroma not only can win the hearts of diners, but also create nostalgia for the Quang people who live far from home.

Vietnamese dishes including bo kho (stewed beef), bo nhung dam (beef in vinegar hot pot) and bun cha (grilled pork meatballs with vermicelli noodles) have been named among the world’s 100 best meat dishes.

Visitors to Quy Nhon should try the fish noodle soup, a specialty that has contributed to the culinary culture of this coastal city.

Vietnamese cuisine is famous for its variety of ingredients, but among them are a few names that surprise foreign tourists.

Neem leaves salad, or ‘goi sau dau’ in Vietnamese, is among the most famous dishes of the Mekong Delta province of An Giang.

Many restaurant owners claim that the dish’s fame is due to the special marinated ingredients that can be found exclusively in this hilly part of Việt Nam.

In the coastal martial province of Binh Dinh, diners can enjoy pumpkin soup with coconut milk, a traditional yet nutritious soup.

Culinary Journeys, a food programme that airs monthly on CNN International, has named the local dish chuoi nuong (grilled bananas) on its list of the nine best desserts in the world.

The diverse and attractive cuisine of Vietnam is increasingly becoming known to international friends, with not only pho and spring rolls but also many other dishes catching the attention of food connoisseurs around the world.

Visitors can tour the beautiful land and experience the dish at Nam O Village, which is located near the Cu De River outfall of Lien Chieu District, only 15km from the central city.

With their distinctive flavor, spring rolls served on a flat winnowing basket (banh cuon tret) in An Nhon Town, Binh Dinh province, are a favorite among diners.

A source from the Japan-Vietnam Gastronomy Association (JVGA) confirmed to Việt Nam News that the Danang-based fish sauce and unique products from 62 provinces and cities of Việt Nam had been selected to display at the exhibition in Tokyo, Japan.

Haiphong cuisine wins the hearts of local gourmets for its deliciousness yet simplicity, highlighting the naturally delicious flavor of the ingredients.