What’s inside Michelin Guide’s only Bib Gourmand ‘bun rieu’ in Ho Chi Minh City?
Vietnam LifeIn Michelin Guide’s 2026 Bib Gourmand selection, which recognizes restaurants offering good quality and good value cooking, Ho Chi Minh City's Bun Rieu Yen is the only venue representing Vietnam’s beloved ‘bun rieu’ noodle soup.
How a Vietnamese mother turns storm-fallen avocados into home-cooked delicacies
Vietnam LifeFrom windfall avocados that might otherwise have been discarded, my mother would often turn them into dishes such as steamed avocado, stir-fried avocado with pork, and grilled avocado, but the most memorable remains stuffed avocado soup with minced pork.
Da Nang museums to start charging admission from June 10
Vietnam LifeSeveral museums in Da Nang City, central Vietnam will begin charging admission fees from June 10, as per a resolution recently approved by the city council, with exemptions and discounts available to eligible visitors.
Vietnam’s culinary reputation extends far beyond Michelin stars
Vietnam LifeAlthough Vietnam now has 11 one-star Michelin restaurants, experts said the country’s culinary reputation is built on far more than Michelin recognition, with Vietnamese cuisine already enjoying worldwide popularity through its distinctive flavors, cultural heritage, and tourism appeal.
Vietnamese ‘ca phe phin’ brews steady success in New York, bridges coffee cultures
Vietnam LifeA small Vietnamese café is quietly carving out a distinctive presence in New York City, a global crossroads of culinary cultures in the United States, where traditional ‘ca phe phin’ (Vietnamese filter coffee) has been adapted for American consumers while preserving its cultural essence.
Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang named UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve
Vietnam LifeThe Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam has been officially designated a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, a major milestone for one of the country’s most renowned natural heritage sites that adds new momentum for conservation, scientific research, and sustainable tourism.
Fact: Michelin Guide recognizes Vietnamese 'banh mi' abroad, but not in Vietnam
Vietnam LifeThe Michelin Guide’s decision to leave banh mi out of its Vietnam selection for a fourth consecutive year has sparked debate among the public, especially as the iconic Vietnamese sandwich has received Michelin recognition in several countries despite being overlooked in its homeland.
4th Michelin Guide Vietnam features 193 establishments, still overlooks 'banh mi'
Vietnam LifeThe 2026 Michelin Guide Vietnam, announced in Hanoi on Thursday, recognized 193 restaurants and eateries, the largest number since the guide debuted in the country. However, 'banh mi,' one of Vietnam’s most internationally acclaimed street foods, remains absent from the list.
Vietnam’s Buon Ma Thuot ranks among world’s top 15 food destinations for 2026
Vietnam LifeBuon Ma Thuot in Vietnam’s Dak Lak Province has been ranked fourth among the world’s 15 best food destinations for 2026 by U.S.-based National Geographic, surpassing well-known culinary centers such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
French photographer reissues book, exhibits photos of Vietnam pagodas
Vietnam LifeMore than 30 photographs of Vietnamese pagodas by French photographer Nicolas Cornet are on display at IDECAF in Ho Chi Minh City, in a free exhibition open to the public.
