Unbelievably affordable: What a $1.3 viral meal in central Vietnam actually gets you
Vietnam News 17:48 13/08/2026A budget-friendly meal at a roadside eatery in central Vietnam has taken social media by storm, drawing curious diners eager to see what a feast costing just US$1.3 per serving actually looks like.
Can a $20 Vietnamese family meal become a $200 cultural experience?
In-Depth 19:08 03/08/2026Can a Vietnamese family meal worth US$20 be sold for $200 to international diners? It could, when paired with modern culinary techniques, high-quality service, and appealing cultural storytelling.
Can food tell Ho Chi Minh City's story? Diplomats say yes
Ho Chi Minh City 20:22 01/08/2026Members of the consular corps in Ho Chi Minh City swapped conference tables for cooking stations on Saturday, discovering the city's rich heritage through local flavors.
Be aware in Vietnam or you may get lost in a ‘maze’ of breakfast choices
Vietnam Life 14:53 18/07/2026You may have heard of Vietnam's rich culinary culture, but nothing prepares you for the country's breakfast scene, where choosing what to eat can feel like navigating a 'maze' of delicious possibilities.
Timor-Leste PM makes Vietnamese food, Thai guests impressed by 'banh xeo' in Hanoi
Vietnam News 14:26 10/06/2026Senior delegations from Timor-Leste and Thailand sampled a wide range of Vietnamese dishes during their visits to Hanoi for the ASEAN Future Forum, with Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão joining restaurant staff in preparing Vietnamese food, while Thai guests were particularly impressed by the size and presentation of 'banh xeo' (Vietnamese sizzling crepes).
Fermented flatfish paste, a rare Da Nang delicacy once offered to royal court
Travel 09:21 01/01/2026Along Thanh Khe Beach in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, a pungent yet deep-flavored delicacy endures: 'mam ca danh,' a rare fermented flatfish paste once said to have been offered to the royal court.
S.Korean actor Kim Bum expresses love for Vietnamese cuisine during Ho Chi Minh City visit
Vietnam News 12:16 05/09/2025South Korean actor Kim Bum recently shared his deep appreciation for Vietnamese cuisine during an event in Ho Chi Minh City, revealing that he finally had the chance to try ‘banh xeo,’ a dish he had long wanted to taste.
American TikToker amazes viewers with Vietnamese home cooking skills
In-Depth 08:43 01/06/2025With dozens of videos showcasing her skills in cooking a wide range of Vietnamese dishes, it would be easy to mistake the owner of TikTok channel @bimbombox.vn for a native Vietnamese, if she did not occasionally appear on camera.
This Ho Chi Minh City stall cooks ‘bun rieu’ over firewood for nearly half a century
Vietnam Life 20:32 28/05/2025Tucked in Alley 72 on Banh Van Tran Street, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City, is a humble ‘bun rieu’ (Vietnamese crab noodle soup) stall that has been cooking over firewood for the past 48 years.
Vietnam exports fresh ST25 rice porridge to US
Economy 09:30 03/01/2025Cay Thi’s research and development team dedicated over 1,000 hours across three months to perfect a recipe that preserved the signature fragrance of ST25 rice
‘Bò nướng lá lốt, mỡ chài’: The magical favor of beef rolls on the street of Vietnam
Vietnam Life 10:40 18/07/2022'I dipped my roll into the funky 'nước chấm' and immediately I knew this was special'
How easy is it to fill your belly in Ho Chi Minh City?
Vietnam Life 10:20 09/07/2022“At any moment, anywhere in this seemingly sleepless city, one can find something tasty to eat”
