Vietnam’s No. 1 ranking underscores the country’s growing appeal as a culinary tourism destination. More than a collection of distinctive dishes, Vietnamese cuisine reflects the country’s culture, regional diversity and everyday way of life, offering travellers an authentic and memorable way to experience Vietnam./.
The initiative brought together eight leading Vietnamese chefs and culinary experts, who introduced pho and other traditional dishes at eight destinations – Prague, Warsaw, Trnava, Bratislava, Vienna, Budapest, Bochum and Berlin. Each stop celebrated a different facet of Vietnam's culinary heritage while fostering professional exchanges and discussions on the future of Vietnamese cuisine.
More than a food showcase, the programme combines live cooking demonstrations, cultural talks, chef-to-chef exchanges, and business networking to strengthen the global profile of Vietnamese cuisine and promote deeper international connections through gastronomy.
The Hanoi Culinary Culture Festival 2025, to be held from December 19 to 21, is designed as a vibrant meeting point where culinary artisans share their stories and pass on heritage to younger generations.
With the theme “Connecting People with Production and Business”, the Vietnam Golden Autumn Fair 2025 was not only a platform to promote high-quality Vietnamese products, but also served as a cultural, tourism, and culinary destination for 34 provinces and cities nationwide.
The food festival named “Autumn Delights”, held in the outdoor area of Autumn Fair 2025 at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (Dong Anh commune, Hanoi), features booths showcasing specialties and culinary treasures from across Vietnam. The festival presents a panoramic view of Vietnam’s rich culinary heritage. Visitors not only enjoy the diverse dishes but also savour the spirit of the streets, the warmth of rural life, and the cultural identity of the Vietnamese people.
Thousands of visitors were delighted in tasting traditional dishes from more than 34 countries, including Mexico, Sri Lanka, Iran and Japan, over the two-day World Culture Festival.
The book takes readers back to the early 20th century, offering a rich, nostalgic exploration of how Hanoians ate, cooked, and embraced or resisted culinary influences introduced through waves of migration and East-West, North-South cultural exchange.
With the theme Culinary Connections, the 2024 International Culinary Festival served as a rendezvous to celebrate exquisite flavours while showcasing the unifying power of cuisine. It offered visitors and locals alike an opportunity to experience and savour the culinary traditions tied to the cultures of over 40 participating countries.
A Vietnamese team has for the first time won a ticket to the grand final of the Bocuse d'Or, a global cuisine competition to be held in Lyon City, France, next January. The team has recently held a press briefing before departing for France for the contest.
A Vietnamese culinary festival is underway at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Noida, Uttar Pradesh state, northern India as part of the India International Food and Hospitality Exhibition 2024.
In addition to restaurants like Gia, Hibana by Koki, Tam Vi, and Anan Saigon, Akuna, La Maison 1888, and The Royal Pavilion have also been elevated from the Michelin Selected list to earn one Michelin star.
Vietnamese cuisine in the US has come of age in the past decade or so. However, taste buds are still looking for truly authentic Hanoi specialties, especially for Hanoians in the host country, or people who fall in love with the thousand-year city’s quintessence of foods.
