Hanoi named as Asia’s best emerging culinary city

The capital city of Hanoi has surpassed Kuala Lumpur of Malaysia, Kyoto of Japan, and Taipei of Taiwan (China), to win the “Asia’s Best Emerging Culinary City 2023” title, at the recently held World Culinary Awards 2023.
“Cha ca” has been recommended by top global cuisine websites and magazines as a must-try dish in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
“Cha ca” has been recommended by top global cuisine websites and magazines as a must-try dish in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi is widely known as a rising star on the culinary tourism map, as three out of the nation’s first four Michelin-starred restaurants are located in the capital. The award continues to affirm the attraction of Hanoi cuisine to international tourists.

The World Travel Awards system was first launched back in 1994 to honour excellent units and brands in the tourism industry.

This year, Dubai was named the “World’s Best Culinary Destination” and “Best Culinary Destination in the Middle East”, while France was voted “Best Culinary Destination in Europe” and Paris was honoured as the “Best Culinary City Destination in the World”.

Jamaica won “Best Culinary Destination in the Caribbean”, with Thailand claiming the title of “Best Culinary Destination in Asia”.

Meanwhile, Peru was voted “Best Culinary Destination in Latin America”, while Cape Town of South Africa was named as “Best Culinary City Destination in Africa”.

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