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Feast on a fiver: Hue less than 50 cents

Feast on a fiver: Hue less than 50 cents

For just five dollars, visitors to the central town of Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital, can try out many traditional foods, each costing just VND10,000 (43 cents).
Extra large wontons give Saigon vendor an edge

Extra large wontons give Saigon vendor an edge

After some customers complained about their smallness, District 1 vendor Ngoc Dung decided to make bigger wontons and they have done the trick.
November 25, 2019 | 09:33 am GMT+7
Come rain or shine, these five Saigon banh mi stalls draw crowds

Come rain or shine, these five Saigon banh mi stalls draw crowds

Five Vietnamese sandwich (banh mi) stalls in Saigon have entered the global food map through just word of mouth.
November 24, 2019 | 10:23 am GMT+7
A Saigon dish that worms its way into your heart

A Saigon dish that worms its way into your heart

The peanut worm porridge, originally from China, is popular among Saigon food aficionados for both its taste and its health benefits.
November 19, 2019 | 08:07 pm GMT+7
Durian pastry: an explosive dessert

Durian pastry: an explosive dessert

If you are a fan of durian, this pastry is an explosion of flavors that will have you longing for more.
November 19, 2019 | 05:17 pm GMT+7
Chinese snacks get a Saigon makeover

Chinese snacks get a Saigon makeover

Some of Saigon’s favorite snacks originated in China but have acquired a local twist.
November 17, 2019 | 07:30 am GMT+7
Innovative street side eateries do Phan Rang Town proud

Innovative street side eateries do Phan Rang Town proud

Local street food is one of the best ways to truly know a new place, and Vietnamese localities like Phan Rang are no exception.
November 10, 2019 | 10:00 am GMT+7
5 must-try dishes when visiting Ba Vi

5 must-try dishes when visiting Ba Vi

Goat, ostrich and hill chicken meat, rice cakes and dairy products are among the top specialities of Ba Vi, a popular weekend getaway near Hanoi.
November 09, 2019 | 04:00 pm GMT+7
Mekong Delta food adventure: 5 foods you should not miss in Ha Tien

Mekong Delta food adventure: 5 foods you should not miss in Ha Tien

Ha Tien Town in Kien Giang Province, known for its beautiful beaches, boasts some unique delicacies.
November 08, 2019 | 07:10 pm GMT+7
Proof of this Saigon tofu pudding is in the eating

Proof of this Saigon tofu pudding is in the eating

A young vendor in Saigon's backpacker hangout, Bui Vien Street, is buoyed by the popularity of her tofu pudding to nurse ambition of selling it abroad.
November 07, 2019 | 02:47 pm GMT+7
Frying chicken under a cascade of oil: Saigon eatery’s delicious trick

Frying chicken under a cascade of oil: Saigon eatery’s delicious trick

Huynh Cong Tuan’s eatery attracts not only locals but also foreigners who come to see him cook chicken under a cascade of hot oil.
November 03, 2019 | 03:47 pm GMT+7
December food fest to promote Saigon's Chinatown

December food fest to promote Saigon's Chinatown

Saigon’s District 5 and ride-hailing firm Grab will organize a food festival in December to promote culinary traditions of the Vietnamese-Chinese community.
November 01, 2019 | 06:06 pm GMT+7
6 eateries offer late night bites in Saigon

6 eateries offer late night bites in Saigon

These six restaurants offer various dishes to fill the bellies of hungry visitors in Vietnam’s metropolis after midnight. 
October 31, 2019 | 04:54 pm GMT+7
In southernmost Vietnam, mangrove forests foster a special cuisine

In southernmost Vietnam, mangrove forests foster a special cuisine

Vietnam’s southernmost province of Ca Mau boasts a cuisine based on seafood specialties made possible by its extensive mangrove ecosystem.
October 26, 2019 | 05:00 pm GMT+7
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