The capital city Hanoi surpassed Kuala Lumpur, Taipei and Kyoto to be honored as Asia's best emerging culinary city at this year's World Culinary Awards.
Vietnamese and Japanese chefs are set to serve a unique fusion of street food of the two countries within the framework of the Japanese Culture Festival which is scheduled to take place in Hanoi next month.
Anan Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City and Hibana by Koki in Hanoi, both given a one Michelin star in June, have won in different categories at this year's World Culinary Awards.
Sticky rice is a popular and well-known dish among Vietnamese people. Sticky rice can be eaten with a variety of toppings depending on the region. One of the Mekong Delta's specialties is sticky rice cooked with durian.
Sonny, owner of the “Best Ever Food Review Show” YouTube channel, said of all the countries he has visited across the globe, he had his “best coffee experience in Vietnam.”
Thanks to its rich and diverse culinary heritage and the refinement in cooking and enjoyment cultivated over thousands of years, Vietnam holds huge potential to develop culinary tourism, turning its gastronomy into a captivating advantage to attract visitors.
The Vietnam Pho Festival 2023, the first of its kind, kicked off in Yoyogi Park, Tokyo on October 7, as part of celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties.
