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Banh mi chain PewPew to shut Ho Chi Minh City outlet

Banh mi chain PewPew to shut Ho Chi Minh City outlet

Banh mi chain PewPew will close its outlet on Phan Van Tri Street in Ho Chi Minh City on Nov. 8, leaving the chain with two branches in the city and one in Hanoi.
Singapore noodle stall opened by two finance professionals scraps closure plan

Singapore noodle stall opened by two finance professionals scraps closure plan

Singapore eatery criticized over alleged refusal to itemize $140 bill

Singapore eatery criticized over alleged refusal to itemize $140 bill

Singapore closes 44 hawker centers for cleaning this month

Singapore closes 44 hawker centers for cleaning this month

Singapore will temporarily shut 44 hawker centers this month for scheduled cleaning and maintenance as part of efforts to maintain hygiene standards.
November 2, 2026 | 10:56 am GMT+7
Hanoi chicken pho draws crowds despite charging four times average price at $6

Hanoi chicken pho draws crowds despite charging four times average price at $6

Despite charging VND160,000 (US$6.18) per bowl, around four times the price at most other places, a chicken pho shop in Hanoi is usually packed, with customers waiting for up to 30 minutes during peak hours.
October 31, 2026 | 02:00 pm GMT+7
Inside Hanoi's grilled fish eatery hailed one of '10 places to see before you die'

Inside Hanoi's grilled fish eatery hailed one of '10 places to see before you die'

The La Vong Grilled Fish restaurant in Hanoi, owned by the Doan family, is tied to the 155-year history of an iconic specialty and once listed by the U.S. media among "10 places to see before you die."
October 29, 2026 | 01:33 pm GMT+7
Asia's second richest man Mukesh Ambani throws party with dozens of stalls serving Indian street food

Asia's second richest man Mukesh Ambani throws party with dozens of stalls serving Indian street food

Mukesh Ambani, Asia's second richest man by net worth, is celebrating his Reliance conglomerate's first initial public offering in two decades with a party featuring dozens of food stalls, dance performances and jam ​sessions blending devotional music with contemporary rhythms.
October 29, 2026 | 01:31 pm GMT+7
8-cent porridge stall run by 70-year-old man reopens in Ho Chi Minh City after three-month closure

8-cent porridge stall run by 70-year-old man reopens in Ho Chi Minh City after three-month closure

A Ho Chi Minh City porridge stall that has catered to budget-friendly diners since 2003 has reopened after a three-month closure, with plain rice porridge still priced at VND2,000 (US$0.08) per bowl.
October 29, 2026 | 06:28 am GMT+7
Singapore food stall opened by two brothers to close after $39,000 losses

Singapore food stall opened by two brothers to close after $39,000 losses

Kokoyo Nyonya Delights, a Peranakan food stall at Singapore's Hougang Mall, will close on Nov. 2 after suffering estimated losses of S$50,000 (US$39,000) since relocating there in February.
October 27, 2026 | 02:06 pm GMT+7
South Korea's Busan offers foreign tourists $23 off beef meals posted on Instagram

South Korea's Busan offers foreign tourists $23 off beef meals posted on Instagram

Foreign visitors to South Korea's Busan can get up to 30,000 won (US$23) off a hanwoo beef meal at four restaurants by sharing a photo of their food on Instagram.
October 27, 2026 | 10:59 am GMT+7
90-cent pho restaurant: Hanoi family defies rising costs

90-cent pho restaurant: Hanoi family defies rising costs

For seven years, an eatery has been serving pho for VND23,000 (US$0.88) a bowl, keeping it unchanged by keeping operations simple.
October 22, 2026 | 12:00 pm GMT+7
Ho Chi Minh City eatery near Ben Thanh Market closes after 42 years

Ho Chi Minh City eatery near Ben Thanh Market closes after 42 years

Thanh Binh, a long-established eatery near Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City, is closing down after more than four decades in business, with its owner retiring due to old age and health concerns.
October 22, 2026 | 09:46 am GMT+7
Singapore noodle stall opened by two finance professionals to close after 5 months

Singapore noodle stall opened by two finance professionals to close after 5 months

New Horse Noodles at Singapore's Chinatown Complex Food Center will cease operations on Oct. 25, with its founders citing an unsustainable lifestyle after switching careers.
October 22, 2026 | 09:08 am GMT+7
Vietnam absent from list of world's best countries for food

Vietnam absent from list of world's best countries for food

Vietnam has disappeared from the list of the world's 10 best countries for food at this year's Readers' Choice Awards as voted by 800,000 readers of British magazine Condé Nast Traveller.
October 21, 2026 | 09:51 am GMT+7
Ha Long eatery's 30 years of serving handmade squid patties with steamed rice rolls

Ha Long eatery's 30 years of serving handmade squid patties with steamed rice rolls

For over 30 years, Ba Yen's eatery in Ha Long have captivated guests with their soft, delicate sheets of rice flour and freshly cooked, chewy, crunchy hand-pounded patties.
October 20, 2026 | 12:48 pm GMT+7
New York takes world's best culinary city title from Bangkok

New York takes world's best culinary city title from Bangkok

Bangkok's reign as the world's best culinary city has ended as New York claimed the title at the 2026 World Culinary Awards.
October 20, 2026 | 12:00 pm GMT+7
Thailand beats France, India, China at their own game at World Culinary Awards

Thailand beats France, India, China at their own game at World Culinary Awards

Restaurants in Thailand have won world titles for French, Indian, and Chinese foods at the 2026 World Culinary Awards, putting Bangkok and Phuket in the spotlight for food beyond Thai cooking.
October 20, 2026 | 09:13 am GMT+7
Vietnam wins for best food festival at World Culinary Awards

Vietnam wins for best food festival at World Culinary Awards

The Saigontourist Group Culinary Culture, Delicacies Festival was named the World's Best Culinary Festival at the 2026 World Culinary Awards.
October 19, 2026 | 03:03 pm GMT+7
Bangkok ranked best culinary city in Asia

Bangkok ranked best culinary city in Asia

Bangkok was named Asia's Best Culinary City Destination at the 2026 World Culinary Awards, marking its second consecutive win.
October 19, 2026 | 02:24 pm GMT+7
Vietnam Airlines beats Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways to win food award

Vietnam Airlines beats Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways to win food award

Vietnam Airlines has won the World's Best Culinary Airline award at the 2026 World Culinary Awards, becoming the first Asian airline to claim the honor.
October 18, 2026 | 04:00 pm GMT+7
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