Hue cuisine seeks UNESCO recognition as intangible cultural heritage


Authorities in Thua Thien-Hue Province, home to ancient town Hue, plan to seek UNESCO intangible cultural heritage recognition for its cuisine.

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Australian national broadcaster to air series on Vietnamese cuisine


Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) will air a 10-episode series on discovering Vietnamese culture via its traditional cuisine starting Sunday.

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Chosen chicken a distinct Quy Nhon delight


Restaurants near 1D Highway in Ghenh Rang Ward of Quy Nhon Town are renowned for letting customers choose their own chickens for the past two decades.

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Ho Chi Minh noodle stall famed for three-decade crab infusion


Well-seasoned noodle soup with crab meat at a Ho Chi Minh shop has long enchanted locals despite its unusual price tag.

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Oyster sauce gives Ho Chi Minh sticky rice stall the edge


A sticky rice stall in Ho Chi Minh has been drawing local foodies with its enriched oyster sauce flavorings, having given the generic soy equivalent the boot.

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Grilled fish rice paper a signature Quy Nhon dish


Grilled fish rice paper, eaten with Vietnamese coriander and chili sauce, is a delicacy distinctive to coastal town Quy Nhon.

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Vietnamese sandwich among Asia’s best breakfasts


Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post named Vietnamese banh mi as one of the best Asian breakfasts.

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Five succulent Nha Trang dishes


Grilled rolls, fresh seafood, jellyfish noodle soup, mini egg pancakes and deep herring salad are distinctive dishes in Nha Trang, a top beach town in central Vietnam.

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10 Ha Long staples worth savoring


Yogurt with tapioca pearls, stir-fried horseshoe crab and steamed rice paper rolls with squid cakes are among prominent specialties of Ha Long Town, home to world-famous Ha Long Bay.

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Ho Chi Minh ‘racket coffee’ in tiny ceramic pots


A cafe in Ho Chi Minh’s District 6 offers tasty coffee in ceramic pots that can fit into your palm, just enough to serve one customer.

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