Food

The central city of Da Nang opened the “Taste of the Sea” Food Festival on the evening of May 22 at Tam Thanh Beach Square in southern Da Nang, as part of the Da Nang Food Tour Festival 2026.

The We Love Pho Association, in coordination with the Ninh Binh Culinary Culture Association, held a press conference in Ha Noi, on May 14, to announce the “Pho Cultural Roadshow Europe 2026” programme.

Vietnamese ‘banh mi’ has been ranked third in CNN’s list of the 25 finest sandwiches worldwide, announced in early April.

On March 19, the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association, in coordination with the Centre for Research, Preservation and Development of Vietnamese Cuisine and the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists’ Association, held a press conference at the City Press Centre to provide information about the 4th Viet Nam Bread Festival in 2026.

Whereas in previous years the Ramadan food market organised by the Muslim community was relatively quiet, this year Middle Eastern food stalls in Ho Chi Minh City have drawn large numbers of tourists and young visitors eager to experience the cuisine.

Search interest in Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Noi, Da Nang and Nha Trang reflects Viet Nam’s growing appeal thanks to its cuisine rich in identity, harmoniously blending local flavours with immersive cultural experiences.

Viet Nam’s banh mi has been listed by CNN as one of the world’s 25 best sandwiches for the second time this year.

Ha Noi has been listed among the top 10 Asian cities with the best street food, according to Time Out magazine.

Within the framework of the First Autumn Fair 2025, a model of the National Exhibition and Convention Centre, crafted from 410 kilograms of Vietnamese red sticky rice and 100 kilograms of beans, was officially recognised as a Vietnamese record, on October 31.

The German Business Association in Viet Nam (GBA) announced that GBA Oktoberfest Da Nang 2025 will be held in the city this October.

The Ha Noi Halal Restaurant opened on August 2, providing one more Halal dining option for residents and visitors to the capital city.

Several Ha Noi street-side eateries have earned recognition from Michelin, but the question remains: is this enough to elevate the city's vibrant street food scene?

Vietnam Airlines has officially introduced a unique culinary experience for passengers by serving vai trung (egg lychees), a premium specialty from Hung Yen Province, on a number of its domestic and international flights.

Michelin Guide Viet Nam hosted an awards ceremony at the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort on June 5 to honour and present the 2025 Michelin recognitions to dining establishments from Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang.

After the success of the 2024 Pho Festival in Nam Dinh, the event will continue in Hanoi this April, aiming to spread the values of Vietnamese cuisine and culture, intertwined with nostalgia and the marks of modern times. The journey of culinary exploration is not just about satisfying hunger but also about discovering the beauty and soul of each land, opening doors to culture and history.

Da Nang Food Tour Festival 2025 officially opened at East Sea Park on the evening of March 28. This new tourism product has been organised for the first time at the city level in order to attract and serve tourists and local residents with diverse entertainment programs, culinary activities and unique and interesting experiences.

Hanoi, with its diverse culinary treasures built on a thousand-year cultural foundation, has transformed food into a cultural industry. Many dishes have become cultural "calling cards" of the capital.

The 9th Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival concluded on March 13 after five days of vibrant activities in Buon Ma Thuot city, the Central Highlands of Dak Lak.

The Da Nang Food Tour Festival 2025 will be held in the central beach city from March 28 to April 1, promising unforgettable culinary experiences for both locals and visitors, the municipal Department of Tourism announced on March 13.

Thua Thien Hue Province has become Hue City — a centrally governed municipality. This new status comes with a special mechanism focused on preserving heritage and cultural values. Among various cultural aspects, cuisine has been recognised as an essential element closely linked to Hue culture.