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South Korean bread store in Ho Chi Minh City closes after one year

South Korean bread store in Ho Chi Minh City closes after one year

Mil Toast House VN, a popular bakery brand originating from South Korea, has permanently closed from Jan. 22 after over one year of operation.
Roasted pork belly banh mi tops list of 100 best dishes in Vietnam

Roasted pork belly banh mi tops list of 100 best dishes in Vietnam

2 Vietnamese condiments make global top sauce rankings

2 Vietnamese condiments make global top sauce rankings

Michelin recommendations of 6 Vietnamese desserts worth seeking out

Michelin recommendations of 6 Vietnamese desserts worth seeking out

From sweet soups to charcoal-grilled bananas, the Michelin Guide spotlights six desserts reflecting southern richness, northern delicacy and foreign influences.
January 18, 2026 | 03:00 am PT
These Vietnamese dishes win applause from international media in 2025

These Vietnamese dishes win applause from international media in 2025

Vietnamese dishes from the famous pho and banh mi to the controversial blood pudding were named among the world’s best in 2025 by different media outlets, strengthening of Vietnam's position on the global culinary map.
January 18, 2026 | 01:00 am PT
Former Google executive eyes gourmet status for banh mi in Singapore

Former Google executive eyes gourmet status for banh mi in Singapore

After a decade at Google, Ha Lam Tu Quynh traded a tech career for Clarke Quay, and is transforming banh mi to a premium dining experience in Singapore.
January 17, 2026 | 10:00 pm PT
First-ever pho museum opens in Ho Chi Minh City, charging entry for $28

First-ever pho museum opens in Ho Chi Minh City, charging entry for $28

The first pho museum has opened its doors to visitors on Jan. 15 with an entrance fee of VND750,000 (US$28.55) per adult, which includes learning about the century-long history of Vietnamese pho and experiencing a special bowl of beef pho.
January 16, 2026 | 08:30 pm PT
Vietnam secures 3 spots in world's top 10 sandwiches

Vietnam secures 3 spots in world's top 10 sandwiches

Three varieties of banh mi have dominated the top 10 of TasteAtlas list of the best sandwiches in the world.
January 16, 2026 | 03:08 pm PT
Fishing hook in Michelin-starred restaurant's meal sparks backlash

Fishing hook in Michelin-starred restaurant's meal sparks backlash

A fishing hook found in a dish at Yu Waitan in Shanghai went viral on Chinese social media, raising questions about food safety standards at high-end restaurants.
January 15, 2026 | 10:31 pm PT
Singapore restaurant Halia to shut down after 25 years

Singapore restaurant Halia to shut down after 25 years

The Halia Restaurant at the Singapore Botanic Gardens will close in mid-March after 25 years of operation, adding to a growing list of food and beverage outlets that have shut down in the city-state in recent years.
January 12, 2026 | 11:27 pm PT
100-year-old food blogger still enjoys crab and bubble tea

100-year-old food blogger still enjoys crab and bubble tea

Despite being 100 years old and having lost all her teeth, Zhong Wenyu continues to enjoy a wide range of foods from traditional dishes to bubble tea, cola, coffee and ice cream.
January 9, 2026 | 04:15 pm PT
Vietnam's pho to be proposed for UNESCO intangible cultural heritage listing

Vietnam's pho to be proposed for UNESCO intangible cultural heritage listing

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has agreed in principle to the preparation of scientific dossiers on pho (rice noodle soup) and water puppetry as intangible cultural heritage, to be submitted to UNESCO for inscription on its heritage lists.
January 6, 2026 | 04:17 pm PT
Which country has world's second best cuisine?

Which country has world's second best cuisine?

Greek cuisine ranked second in a list of 100 best in the world last year by international food magazine TasteAtlas, just after Italian cuisine.
January 5, 2026 | 09:42 pm PT
Which country has world's best cuisine, according to TasteAtlas?

Which country has world's best cuisine, according to TasteAtlas?

Italian cuisine was named the world's best for 2025-2026 by global food guide TasteAtlas, reclaiming the top spot from Greece.
January 1, 2026 | 12:00 am PT
The unlikeliest wine pairing in Vietnam, and why it works

The unlikeliest wine pairing in Vietnam, and why it works

A sommelier is challenging wine rules by showing that even Vietnam's strongest flavor, the fermented shrimp paste mam tom, can find harmony with the right bottle.
December 28, 2025 | 04:32 am PT
Milder and lighter: Hanoi restaurant tones down local flavors for tourists

Milder and lighter: Hanoi restaurant tones down local flavors for tourists

A restaurant in Hanoi refines Vietnamese flavors for global travelers, softening bold ones while keeping their character intact.
December 28, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
The banh mi shop winning over both Hong Kong and Michelin

The banh mi shop winning over both Hong Kong and Michelin

Banh Mi Nem has become Hong Kong's only Vietnamese eatery in the Michelin Selected list, drawing locals, tourists and even Nicholas Tse with its Saigon-style sandwiches.
December 27, 2025 | 11:00 pm PT
Vietnam's first pho museum to open in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam's first pho museum to open in Ho Chi Minh City

Opening mid-January 2026 at the corner of Nguyen Thai Hoc - Pham Ngu Lao streets in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, the Pho Museum offers a journey into pho through interactive exhibits.
December 27, 2025 | 09:00 pm PT
Hanoi and Saigon, the pho divide explained

Hanoi and Saigon, the pho divide explained

The contrast between Hanoi's clear pho and Saigon's herb-packed bowls can be traced to the 1954 migration south, and today Michelin chefs are taking them even further.
December 27, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
Lao cuisine ranks near bottom in world's 100 best: TasteAtlas

Lao cuisine ranks near bottom in world's 100 best: TasteAtlas

Lao cuisine ranked 96th out of 100 in the world's best cuisines list this year by international food magazine TasteAtlas, up three places from last year and the lowest among Southeast Asian countries.
December 22, 2025 | 06:57 pm PT
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