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Authorities probe passenger's claim of $14 pho at Vietnam airport

Authorities probe passenger's claim of $14 pho at Vietnam airport

A Hanoi passenger said he was charged VND346,000 (US$14) for a bowl of pho at Cam Ranh International Airport in south-central Vietnam, prompting authorities to investigate.
Singapore investigates after rat found at popular food court

Singapore investigates after rat found at popular food court

Thailand moves to cut sugar in popular coffee and tea drinks

Thailand moves to cut sugar in popular coffee and tea drinks

Ho Chi Minh City snail street, one of world's coolest, draws crowds after dark

Ho Chi Minh City snail street, one of world's coolest, draws crowds after dark

Hundreds of snail restaurants and seafood stalls line the nearly 1 km-long Vinh Khanh Street in Ho Chi Minh City, which stays busy with diners until midnight.
February 18, 2026 | 08:00 pm GMT+7
4 Vietnam street food sweets make TasteAtlas's Asia's best

4 Vietnam street food sweets make TasteAtlas's Asia's best

Four Vietnamese street sweets, including fried banana and mung bean-filled doughnuts, have been named among Asia's top street food sweets by international food magazine TasteAtlas.
February 18, 2026 | 06:00 am GMT+7
Musang King durian named among Southeast Asia's best fruits: TasteAtlas

Musang King durian named among Southeast Asia's best fruits: TasteAtlas

Musang King, a renowned durian variety from Malaysia, has been ranked 14th on a list of the 25 best-rated fruits in Southeast Asia this year, as voted by readers of international food magazine TasteAtlas as of Feb. 15.
February 17, 2026 | 11:00 am GMT+7
The Hanoi wonton noodle shop that almost never closes

The Hanoi wonton noodle shop that almost never closes

Open year-round except for two hours on Lunar New Year’s Eve, a wonton noodle shop has spent 20 years perfecting a recipe that keeps locals and visitors lining up daily.
February 16, 2026 | 01:00 pm GMT+7
3 Vietnamese staples make top Asian side dishes list

3 Vietnamese staples make top Asian side dishes list

Three Vietnamese favorites, stir-fried morning glory, herb platters and fried dough, have been named among the "Top 100 Asian side dishes" by international food magazine TasteAtlas.
February 15, 2026 | 11:00 am GMT+7
McDonald's India outlet gets regulatory warning over rotten tomatoes, reused oil

McDonald's India outlet gets regulatory warning over rotten tomatoes, reused oil

Indian food safety officials have warned a McDonald's outlet in Jaipur after an inspection found cooking oil unfit for consumption and rotten tomatoes in storage, prompting regulators to seize samples for testing, an official told Reuters.
February 14, 2026 | 06:21 am GMT+7
2 Singapore restaurants to close in March amid continued turbulence

2 Singapore restaurants to close in March amid continued turbulence

Relish, a home-grown burger restaurant, and Ibid, a fine-dining establishment, will shut their doors in March as Singapore's food and beverage sector continues to face headwinds.
February 12, 2026 | 06:20 am GMT+7
Which is Asia's second best food destination?

Which is Asia's second best food destination?

Thailand's Bangkok has been named the second best food destination in Asia after Hong Kong as part of Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Destinations.
February 12, 2026 | 05:59 am GMT+7
Singapore restaurant, once listed among Asia's best, to close after 14 years

Singapore restaurant, once listed among Asia's best, to close after 14 years

Singaporean restaurant Lolla, located at Ann Siang Hill, will close after its final service on Feb. 14, joining a growing list of food and beverage outlets that have shut down in the city-state in recent years.
February 10, 2026 | 10:30 am GMT+7
HCMC pushcart has people queueing for durian sticky rice

HCMC pushcart has people queueing for durian sticky rice

There is a food stall in Ho Chi Minh City with durian sticky rice only available three days a week that sells out in just two hours every time, which has captivated foodies.
February 7, 2026 | 11:00 am GMT+7
Rome no longer world's best food destination

Rome no longer world's best food destination

London has overtaken Rome to become the world's best food destination in Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards.
February 7, 2026 | 09:00 am GMT+7
Hong Kong surpasses Bangkok, Hanoi to be named Asia's best food destination

Hong Kong surpasses Bangkok, Hanoi to be named Asia's best food destination

Hong Kong has been voted Asia's best food destination this year, surpassing other cities such as Bangkok and Hanoi as part of Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Destinations.
February 6, 2026 | 09:09 am GMT+7
Vietnam returns to world's 25 best food destination list after last year's absence

Vietnam returns to world's 25 best food destination list after last year's absence

Vietnam's Hanoi ranked 11th among the world's 25 best food destinations this year as voted by Tripadvisor readers, marking its return to the list after last year's absence.
February 5, 2026 | 10:00 am GMT+7
6 beloved Vietnamese restaurants abroad that served their final bowls

6 beloved Vietnamese restaurants abroad that served their final bowls

A growing number of long-established Vietnamese restaurants across the U.S., Australia, and the U.K. have closed recently as mounting challenges force them to shut their doors, disappointing many loyal customers.
February 1, 2026 | 01:30 pm GMT+7
Pho deconstructed at the hands of a Michelin chef

Pho deconstructed at the hands of a Michelin chef

A Michelin-starred chef in Saigon transforms pho into a 12-course tasting menu, using French techniques and molecular gastronomy while preserving the dish's soul through its broth.
January 31, 2026 | 07:00 pm GMT+7
The $15 New York banh mi that requires 2-hour wait

The $15 New York banh mi that requires 2-hour wait

Banh Anh Em, which does not accept reservations but sells out daily, has earned Michelin recognition for its cooking and is changing how New Yorkers see Vietnamese food.
January 31, 2026 | 11:00 am GMT+7
Why Australia still has no Michelin restaurants

Why Australia still has no Michelin restaurants

Australia, despite having some celebrated chefs and restaurants, remains absent from the Michelin Guide, held back by cost concerns, uncertain tourism gains, and Michelin's focus on other markets.
January 31, 2026 | 06:09 am GMT+7
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