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Hanoi's 'cheapest banh mi' costs $0.46

Hanoi's 'cheapest banh mi' costs $0.46

A streetside banh mi stall on Hang Gai Street in Hanoi has been opening for more than 40 years and is described as the cheapest in the capital that charges only VND12,000 (US$0.46) a portion.
'She’s more Vietnamese than I am': How an American woman mastered Vietnam’s cuisine

'She’s more Vietnamese than I am': How an American woman mastered Vietnam’s cuisine

Vietnamese 'Lunch Lady', praised by Anthony Bourdain, dies at Canadian airport

Vietnamese 'Lunch Lady', praised by Anthony Bourdain, dies at Canadian airport

The epitome of Vietnamese food - the greatness of eating out in HCMC

The epitome of Vietnamese food - the greatness of eating out in HCMC

You could say there are two types of people in the world - culinary romantics and culinary conventionalists.
May 10, 2025 | 12:00 am PT
Vietnamese cuisine leads in top 100 Southeast Asian street foods list

Vietnamese cuisine leads in top 100 Southeast Asian street foods list

Vietnam stands out in TasteAtlas's latest rankings of the top 100 Southeast Asian street foods, with 25 dishes making the list, the most from any country in the region.
April 26, 2025 | 01:00 am PT
South Korean man leaves ‘robot’s’ life behind to sell food in Vietnam

South Korean man leaves ‘robot’s’ life behind to sell food in Vietnam

At 8 a.m. Choi Won Jun rides his motorbike to a market in HCMC’s Go Vap District, buys vegetables, chats with vendors, and hauls 20 kilograms of foodstuffs home.
April 5, 2025 | 08:26 pm PT
Thousands of visitors flock to HCMC banh mi festival

Thousands of visitors flock to HCMC banh mi festival

The third edition of Vietnam’s annual banh mi festival in downtown Ho Chi Minh City drew large crowds of sandwich enthusiasts on Friday night.
March 21, 2025 | 06:54 pm PT
TasteAtlas ranks Vietnamese street foods among the best in Southeast Asia

TasteAtlas ranks Vietnamese street foods among the best in Southeast Asia

Alongside pho and banh mi, Vietnamese dishes like crispy pancakes, chicken sticky rice and more made top 100 street foods in Southeast Asia for 2025.
March 14, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
Vietnamese self-taught chef charms France’s ‘island of beauty’ with flavors of homeland

Vietnamese self-taught chef charms France’s ‘island of beauty’ with flavors of homeland

In two years on the French island of Corsica, Hoang Kim has introduced locals and tourists to Vietnamese cuisine and become the head chef at a four-star hotel.
March 8, 2025 | 09:28 pm PT
Vietnam Pho shop owner goes viral for resembalance to Hong Kong diva Faye Wong

Vietnam Pho shop owner goes viral for resembalance to Hong Kong diva Faye Wong

The owner of a pho restaurant in Hanoi has gone viral for her striking resemblance to renowned Hong Kong diva Faye Wong.
February 20, 2025 | 03:03 pm PT
Foreign tourists unfazed by occasional food poisoning threat on streets

Foreign tourists unfazed by occasional food poisoning threat on streets

Despite recent incidents of food poisoning at popular tourist destinations, many foreign visitors say they love Vietnamese street food, which remains a major draw.
December 16, 2024 | 10:59 pm PT
Vietnamese fresh spring rolls go viral in Malaysia

Vietnamese fresh spring rolls go viral in Malaysia

Vietnamese fresh spring rolls have become a culinary sensation in Malaysia, going viral across social media platforms and sold in quantities reaching thousands daily at popular eateries.
November 9, 2024 | 04:00 am PT
Vietnam a top choice for Indian budget travelers: Times of India

Vietnam a top choice for Indian budget travelers: Times of India

Vietnam, along with Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, are the most affordable destinations in Southeast Asia for Indian travelers, reported the Times of India.
September 2, 2024 | 04:39 pm PT
Beyond borders: the global rise of Vietnamese street food

Beyond borders: the global rise of Vietnamese street food

Vietnamese expats are introducing global travelers to popular street foods such as vermicelli with fermented shrimp paste, sugarcane juice and salt coffee, receiving a positive reception.
August 10, 2024 | 09:00 pm PT
Sandwich vegetables in Nha Trang found with pesticides, lab tests awaited

Sandwich vegetables in Nha Trang found with pesticides, lab tests awaited

Rapid tests by health authorities of 21 samples of green vegetables served with banh mi sold in Nha Trang found 11 positive for pesticides.
August 8, 2024 | 10:06 pm PT
Queen of the scene: Madam Khanh's banh mi in Hoi An

Queen of the scene: Madam Khanh's banh mi in Hoi An

Crowned "The Banh Mi Queen," Madam Khanh's banh mi shop in Hoi An offers Vietnamese sandwiches with fresh ingredients and homemade sauce.
August 7, 2024 | 08:05 pm PT
Vietnam's pho, spring rolls on Paris Olympics menu

Vietnam's pho, spring rolls on Paris Olympics menu

Vietnam's two popular dishes of pho (noodle soup) and nem (spring rolls) have been chosen by host France to serve athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
July 31, 2024 | 08:06 pm PT
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
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