A food festival in the central province of Khanh Hoa will feature outstanding specialties from all corners of Vietnam from July 8 – 13, heard a press briefing on June 27.

The event in the sea resort city of Nhat Trang aims at introducing and honouring the best of the country’s culinary culture and cooking creativity, thus providing an opportunity for trade promotion and partnership among businesses operating in the restaurant and tourism sectors.

As a highlight during the tourism season, it will include a competition attracting 90 professional cooks across the country.

Meanwhile, a market will also be organised to offer fruit specialties, traditional dishes along with contemporary food.

Some of the notable dishes to be displayed include Cha ca La Vong (La Vong grilled fish), frozen meat and green bean cake in the north; Hue beef noodle soup, Quang Nam-style noodle, and Tam Ky chicken rice in the central; along with Sa Dec-style noodle and rice pancake in the south.-VNA