A 6-meter banh mi with 150 fillings sets a national record at Vietnam's Banh Mi Festival in HCMC, attracting over 100,000 visitors. Vietnam's iconic banh mi reached new heights at this year's Banh Mi Festival in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) with a six-meter-long sandwich that showcased a staggering 150 different fillings and toppings. The massive loaf, displayed at Le Van Tam Park in District 1, was awarded a national record by the Vietnam Records Organization for having the highest number of fillings in a single banh mi. The second edition of the Banh Mi Festival, held from May 17 to May 19, 2024, drew around 100,000 visitors, doubling last year's attendance. The festival celebrated the richness and versatility of banh mi, which has long been a symbol of Vietnam's culinary innovation. Nguyen T

Hanoi landmarks like Turtle Tower and the Opera House are now ice cream bars, delighting tourists with local flavors and creative designs. In a refreshing twist on local pride, an entrepreneur has created ice cream bars shaped like Hanoi's most iconic landmarks, turning popular sites into a sweet treat for both locals and tourists alike. During the five-day Reunification Day holiday, ice cream carts stationed at popular spots such as Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street and Thong Nhat Park drew in crowds with their unique offerings. Priced at just VND20,000 (80 cents), these ice cream bars came in a variety of flavors, including young green rice, banana, durian, and mango, each shaped like one of 11 famous Hanoi landmarks. Among the landmarks represented are Turtle Tower, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleu

Vietnamese dishes like pomelo sweet soup and honeycomb cake rank among the world's best coconut-based foods, according to TasteAtlas. Vietnam's diverse culinary scene has once again earned international recognition, with several dishes making their mark on TasteAtlas's list of the 100 best-rated coconut dishes worldwide. The popular food magazine, after analyzing over 590,000 ratings, highlighted a variety of Vietnamese specialties that showcase the creative use of coconut. At number 33 on the list is che buoi, or pomelo sweet soup, a traditional Vietnamese dessert. This delicacy blends cubed pomelo rind, steamed mung beans, and rich coconut milk to create a thick, flavorful sweet soup. The pomelo's spongy white parts are salted, soaked, boiled, and mixed with sugar and tapioca starch befo

Discover Cha Ca La Vong, Hanoi's iconic fish dish, beloved by locals and travelers alike, for a taste of authentic northern Vietnamese cuisine When visiting Hanoi, there's one dish that every traveler should try: Cha Ca La Vong. While pho and banh mi are often seen as the culinary stars of Vietnam, this iconic fish dish has been a northern delicacy for over a century and remains a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Cha Ca La Vong is made from freshwater fish like catfish, marinated in turmeric and a variety of spices, then fried to a golden crisp. Served with fresh dill, green onions, roasted peanuts, and vermicelli noodles, it offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. The dish is typically cooked right at the table, creating an interactive and flavorful experience for di