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Chao Ban: Hanoi's Michelin-recognized restaurant winning hearts with authentic flavors

Chao Ban: Hanoi's Michelin-recognized restaurant winning hearts with authentic flavors

A 32-seat Hanoi restaurant has earned three Michelin Bib Gourmand awards for its Vietnamese cuisine and warm atmosphere, fulfilling owner Helen Hoai's dream of a welcoming dining experience.
Which Asian country is home to the world's largest hotpot restaurant?

Which Asian country is home to the world's largest hotpot restaurant?

Two icons, one street: Michelin Bib Gourmand pho picks stand 100 m apart in Hanoi

Two icons, one street: Michelin Bib Gourmand pho picks stand 100 m apart in Hanoi

Indonesia sets record for world's largest 'sekubal' cake

Indonesia sets record for world's largest 'sekubal' cake

Bandarlampung city, capital of Indonesia's Lampung Province, has been awarded a world record certificate for creating the largest 'sekubal' cake ever made.
July 29, 2025 | 04:39 pm GMT+7
Food prices, quality at Vietnamese airports face severe criticism

Food prices, quality at Vietnamese airports face severe criticism

Many tourists have paid high prices for food at Vietnamese airports but often regret their spending, feeling that the quality does not justify the cost compared to other airports in the region.
July 29, 2025 | 11:00 am GMT+7
MasterChef US star eats his way through Ho Chi Minh City

MasterChef US star eats his way through Ho Chi Minh City

Leslie Gilliams, MasterChef U.S. season 5 contestant, brought his appetite to Ho Chi Minh City, where food, fans, and landmarks welcomed him on his first visit to Vietnam.
July 27, 2025 | 07:00 pm GMT+7
Lamai Garden: a green bloom in Hanoi's Michelin scene

Lamai Garden: a green bloom in Hanoi's Michelin scene

In a quiet Hanoi neighborhood, 14-seat Lamai Garden restaurant blends fine dining with seasonal Vietnamese flavors, homegrown ingredients, and a sustainable philosophy.
July 27, 2025 | 11:00 am GMT+7
Asia's most loved country launches cuisine, culture initiative to attract more tourists

Asia's most loved country launches cuisine, culture initiative to attract more tourists

The Malaysian government has launched the "Spice & Soul of Malaysia" initiative to promote the diversity of local culture, as well as prepare for Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026).
July 18, 2025 | 07:54 am GMT+7
Hanoi airport says $8 banh mi at its store uses imported Brazilian pork

Hanoi airport says $8 banh mi at its store uses imported Brazilian pork

After a tourist complained about a VND208,000 (US$7.96) banh mi at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport is too expensive, a representative of the airport clarified that the sandwich weighs 200 grams and uses imported pork from Brazil.
July 16, 2025 | 01:33 pm GMT+7
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, renowned for his television programs on competitive cookery and food, is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year.
July 15, 2025 | 12:00 pm GMT+7
Tourist criticized for sneaking food from hotel breakfast to save on lunch

Tourist criticized for sneaking food from hotel breakfast to save on lunch

A British tourist has sparked an online debate after sharing her experience of sneaking food from a hotel breakfast buffet to use for lunch.
July 14, 2025 | 01:20 pm GMT+7
France's frog legs: the dark side of a culinary tradition

France's frog legs: the dark side of a culinary tradition

France consumes 4,000 tonnes of frog legs yearly, but this dish is raising environmental alarms in exporting countries like Indonesia and Vietnam over biodiversity loss.
July 13, 2025 | 12:00 pm GMT+7
Taste Hue: 12 local favorites you can't miss

Taste Hue: 12 local favorites you can't miss

Discover the vibrant flavors of Hue with these 12 must-try eateries, from spicy beef noodle soup to sweet, soothing desserts—perfect for first-time visitors craving an authentic taste of the city.
July 13, 2025 | 11:00 am GMT+7
Four Vietnamese salads crunch into the 2025 global top 100

Four Vietnamese salads crunch into the 2025 global top 100

Vietnamese salads shine in the world's top 100 list, led by mixed pho at number 35, alongside other dishes like beef salad.
July 13, 2025 | 10:00 am GMT+7
Pho rolls, mooncakes among worst-rated Vietnamese dishes: TasteAtlas

Pho rolls, mooncakes among worst-rated Vietnamese dishes: TasteAtlas

Pho cuon (pho rolls), banh troi (floating glutinous rice dumplings), and mooncakes have been named among the 39 worst-rated Vietnamese dishes by international food guide TasteAtlas.
July 12, 2025 | 01:00 pm GMT+7
Aviation authorities order investigation after tourist claims she paid $8 for banh mi at Hanoi airport

Aviation authorities order investigation after tourist claims she paid $8 for banh mi at Hanoi airport

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has launched an investigation after a tourist claimed she paid VND208,000 (US$7.96) for a loaf of banh mi at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, more expensive than most airports in the world.
July 11, 2025 | 12:39 pm GMT+7
Singapore to host all-you-can-eat durian buffet for $42

Singapore to host all-you-can-eat durian buffet for $42

Giant IMM supermarket in Singapore will host an all-you-can-eat durian buffet from July 19–20, with prices starting from S$55 (US$42) per person.
July 10, 2025 | 07:51 am GMT+7
Chow Yun Fat enjoys meat bone tea bak kut teh in Singapore

Chow Yun Fat enjoys meat bone tea bak kut teh in Singapore

Hong Kong film icon Chow Yun-fat was recently seen trying a bowl of bak kut teh, also known as meat bone tea which is a meat and pork rib dish cooked in a broth flavored with Chinese medicinal herbs, at a restaurant in Singapore.
July 9, 2025 | 02:08 pm GMT+7
Hong Kong actress Kelly Fu enjoys 12 durians during her first visit to Malaysia

Hong Kong actress Kelly Fu enjoys 12 durians during her first visit to Malaysia

Actress Kelly Fu recently visited Malaysia and sampled some of the country's local specialties, including durians, known as the "King of Fruits."
July 8, 2025 | 10:38 am GMT+7
American tourist says Malaysian food is better than Singapore's

American tourist says Malaysian food is better than Singapore's

An American tourist has stirred a heated debate online after claiming that food in Malaysia not only tastes better than in Singapore but also costs significantly less.
July 8, 2025 | 08:06 am GMT+7
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