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5 Vietnamese food tours that captivate foreign palates

5 Vietnamese food tours that captivate foreign palates

Food tours in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, and Can Tho are attracting foreign tourists, offering a mix of sightseeing and local cuisine, with prices from US$30 to less than US$100.
I was shocked as banh mi at HCMC airport costs 5 times normal price

I was shocked as banh mi at HCMC airport costs 5 times normal price

American streamer IShowSpeed enjoys one of HCMC's most expensive banh mi

American streamer IShowSpeed enjoys one of HCMC's most expensive banh mi

Vietnam's old standby, banh mi, a new trend

Vietnam's old standby, banh mi, a new trend

"Two a day, no problem," said a recent social media post that sparked even more international fascination with banh mi than there already was.
June 19, 2024 | 07:38 pm PT
Vietnamese culinary staples among Asia's top 100 street foods

Vietnamese culinary staples among Asia's top 100 street foods

Securing spots on TasteAtlas's list, banh mi, fried spring rolls, crispy pancakes and other Vietnamese dishes are recognized as some of the top 100 street foods in Asia.
May 11, 2024 | 12:28 am PT
French bakers make world's longest baguette, beating Italy

French bakers make world's longest baguette, beating Italy

French bakers cooked the world's longest baguette on Sunday at 140.53 meters (461 ft), reclaiming a record for one of the nation's best-known emblems taken by Italy for five years.
May 5, 2024 | 07:27 pm PT
The spicy breadsticks that won over MasterChef judge

The spicy breadsticks that won over MasterChef judge

MasterChef Vietnam judge Luke Nguyen was drawn to Khanh Nap, a Hai Phong shop known for its 10-cent spicy breadsticks, made from a recipe passed down through the generations.
April 12, 2024 | 05:45 pm PT
Vietnamese dishes shine on top 100 Southeast Asian street food list

Vietnamese dishes shine on top 100 Southeast Asian street food list

Taste Atlas, an international food magazine, has revealed its top 100 best street foods in Southeast Asia, highlighting 11 Vietnamese dishes.
March 16, 2024 | 05:00 am PT
South African restaurant introduces Vietnamese cuisine

South African restaurant introduces Vietnamese cuisine

Obento, a restaurant in Johannesburg, South Africa, on March 2 held an event named “Taste of Vietnam” to introduce popular Vietnamese food to local diners.
March 3, 2024 | 11:18 pm PT
Ho Chi Minh City's 10 best dishes

Ho Chi Minh City's 10 best dishes

Saigon's rich culinary scene is highlighted by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism's recently-released list: "Top 10 most interesting foods for tourists."
December 30, 2023 | 11:29 pm PT
Vietnamese brothers' banh mi wows Japan

Vietnamese brothers' banh mi wows Japan

Bui Thanh Tam was surprised to see long lines of Japanese queuing in front of doner kebab stalls at an Asian market in Tokyo, while few people sought banh mi (Vietnamese-style baguette sandwich).
December 18, 2023 | 03:31 am PT
Vietnamese food among 100 best in the world

Vietnamese food among 100 best in the world

Vietnamese cuisine continues to shine internationally, having secured the 22nd spot on the 100 “best cuisines in the world” list as voted by food magazine TasteAtlas readers.
December 13, 2023 | 08:36 pm PT
Thai blogger praises banh mi after Saigon trip

Thai blogger praises banh mi after Saigon trip

A Thai blogger who is cousin of Blackpink's Lisa tried banh mi during a recent trip to HCMC and praised the dish as "very delicious."
October 23, 2023 | 11:20 pm PT
Super Junior member eats 12 bowls of pho in three days

Super Junior member eats 12 bowls of pho in three days

Singer Siwon of K-pop band Super Juinor called himself “Siwon Pho” during a HCMC show after eating 12 bowls of pho in three days.
October 21, 2023 | 08:54 pm PT
Famous Hoi An banh mi shop faces $4,500 fine for mass food poisoning

Famous Hoi An banh mi shop faces $4,500 fine for mass food poisoning

Authorities in Quang Nam Province are considering slapping a fine of VND110 million (US$4,520) against the owner of Phuong's banh mi eatery for food safety violations that triggered a mass poisoning incident.
September 27, 2023 | 11:54 pm PT
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