Food

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.

The Michelin Guide has announced the top 10 most exciting culinary destinations for 2025, with Vietnam’s central city of Da Nang emerging as a noteworthy new name thanks to its fresh seafood and dishes rich in local flavours.

The new social network Food Travel Vietnam, the first of its kind in Vietnam, was officially launched in Ho Chi Minh City on January 18.

Vietnamese cuisine has recently been gaining prominence with many notable milestones; it has been honoured at prestigious global awards, impressed attendants at international festivals and events, and been actively introduced by many famous politicians and business leaders. The allure, diversity, and rich cultural identity of Vietnamese culinary art have become a valuable resource, contributing positively to the promotion of the country and its people.

The Quang Ninh Food Festival 2024 is underway in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh, from December 26-29, boasting a lineup of nearly 130 booths – the largest number of registrations so far.

Hue and Hanoi are two Vietnamese destinations making it into the list of the 50 must-visit food cities in the world in 2024 - 2025 by food magazine TasteAtlas.

A total of 20 champion cups along with 45 gold, 74 silver, and 127 bronze medals have been presented to the best bakers and chefs attending the Vietnam Bakery Cup 2024.

Once a year since 2014 (except during the COVID-19 pandemic), members of the public who love culture, tourism, and especially culinary exploration have had the opportunity to enjoy a sumptuous "feast" of delicious and culturally diverse dishes.

With the theme ‘Gastronomy of unity’, the International Food Festival 2024 will take place from December 7 to December 8 at the Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound in Hanoi. The festival is expected to bring a “symphony” of diverse culinary cultures by introducing and promoting the quintessence of Vietnamese and world cuisine while strengthening the cooperation and friendship between countries.