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Vietnam’s crunchy seaside delicacy with a cheeky name

Not only does this delicacy stand out with its distinctive appearance and amusing name, it’s also a favorite among diners for its sweet, chewy, and aromatic meat.

American chef tries Vietnam’s ‘worst-rated’ dish and loves it

Chad Kubanoff, an American chef, admitted that his first time trying this dish was confusing, as the ingredients seemed unrelated. But later, he began to crave it.

$1 pho vs $100 pho in HCM City: French YouTuber finds both worth tasting

Affordable or Michelin-starred, pho in Ho Chi Minh City leaves lasting impressions on foodie traveler.

Vietnamese steamed bread surprises Korean food vlogger in Ho Chi Minh City

Made from day-old loaves and local toppings, this Saigon street snack is earning international fans.

Foreign traveler can’t get enough of Hanoi’s ‘pungent’ street dish

Chinese visitor praises the flavors of bun dau mam tom despite its strong reputation.

Ly Son’s moon snails sparkle with hidden gems

This rugged-shelled delicacy is a flavorful island treat that tourists can't resist, even if it means tapping the table to get a bite.

Strange sea creature from central Vietnam now a sought-after ingredient

This sea mollusk with whiskers is taking over central Vietnamese kitchens and markets.

Japanese tourist flies to HCM City just to eat iconic broken rice

A massive charcoal-grilled chop impressed two food-loving visitors who couldn’t stop raving about the flavors.

Exquisite delicacy: white ‘hearts’ harvested by felling coconut trees

To obtain the pristine white, crisp, and sweet delicacy, southern farmers have to fell coconut trees aged at least two years and several meters tall.

Bearded chicken: Quang Ninh’s island delicacy with golden crispy skin

On Cai Chien Island in Quang Ninh, a rare local chicken known for its ‘beard’ and crispy golden skin is gaining fame.

Three-generation street stall in Saigon sells 400 grilled pork meals nightly

A humble family-run stall with no signboard continues to win hearts with its secret-recipe grilled ribs.

Vietnam’s pho tron, rare beef with lime named among world’s best salads

Pho tron, nom (Vietnamese salad), and rare beef with lime (bo tai chanh) have been named among the world’s best mixed dishes, according to a new ranking by renowned culinary site Taste Atlas.

Weird sea creature in Thanh Hoa is chewy like abalone and sells by the kilo

Locals catch this strange mollusk at night-it’s ugly but tasty, and easy to prepare into crispy seafood dishes.

Hanoi’s famed bun thang serves nostalgia with a side of global fame

In the 1950s, Hanoians used to joke, “If you haven’t eaten bun thang from Aunt Am, you’re not truly a Hanoian.” Today, the dish not only holds a cherished place in the capital’s culinary scene, but also draws international visitors.

Tay and Nung people preserve ghost festival traditions through peng tai

This fragrant black rice cake is an irreplaceable part of the seventh lunar month celebration in Lang Son.

Spicy, simple, unforgettable: The 50-year sticky rice story of District 5

For 50 years, a tiny sticky rice stall has charmed customers with its house-made sate.

37-year-old Hanoi eel noodle shop praised by Michelin Guide

For 37 years, Mrs. Lan’s eel noodle soup has attracted crowds in Hanoi. Today, her humble eatery has also become a go-to spot for international tourists.

U40 chef turns life around after working in China, runs 3 restaurants

Never passionate about cooking, Nguyen Van Thuc saw his life change after working in a restaurant and encountering a mysterious customer.

Flashlights, rice fields, and cay: The making of a seasonal favorite

This northern Vietnamese delicacy, often caught by flashlight, is more than a dish - it’s a taste of home and heritage.

Nam Dinh’s banana soup evokes rustic charm during lavish feast

Prepared with meticulous effort and requiring several strong people to take turns pounding it into a smooth consistency, canh chuoi (banana soup) is an indispensable specialty for the feast of Y Yen in Nam Dinh province.