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Non-alcoholic drinks trend in Vietnam

Non-alcoholic drinks trend in Vietnam

Demand for low- and non-alcoholic beverages is rising in Vietnam, while some categories of spirits, cocktails, and wine are seeing a decline in sales, according to the Future of Food 2027 report.
9 Asian cities food lovers shouldn't miss in 2026, including Ho Chi Minh City

9 Asian cities food lovers shouldn't miss in 2026, including Ho Chi Minh City

Korean food chain to close last outlet in Singapore after 18 years

Korean food chain to close last outlet in Singapore after 18 years

5 Southeast Asian desserts named among world's 100 best

5 Southeast Asian desserts named among world's 100 best

Five dishes from Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines feature in the latest list of the "100 Best Desserts in the World," published by international food website TasteAtlas.
October 10, 2026 | 12:00 pm GMT+7
Rolls-Royce stunt helps Singapore hawker double daily sales

Rolls-Royce stunt helps Singapore hawker double daily sales

A Singapore hawker's playful TikTok video featuring a Rolls-Royce Phantom has helped more than double his stall's daily sales.
October 8, 2026 | 09:01 am GMT+7
Video of 2 Vietnamese cooks in South Korea claiming to use spoiled fish goes viral

Video of 2 Vietnamese cooks in South Korea claiming to use spoiled fish goes viral

A video showing two women employees speaking Vietnamese and joking about cooking fish covered in a "greenish slime layer" in a restaurant in Korea has sparked public outrage there.
October 7, 2026 | 03:11 pm GMT+7
Michelin Guide expands to Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc

Michelin Guide expands to Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc

The Michelin Guide announced that it will expand its Vietnam selection to Phu Quoc, the country's largest island, with its first restaurant listings expected in mid-2027, boosting the island's culinary tourism prospects as it prepares to host APEC that year.
October 7, 2026 | 07:48 am GMT+7
AirAsia founder sparks debate after calling Singapore Airlines food 'poor'

AirAsia founder sparks debate after calling Singapore Airlines food 'poor'

AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes has sparked an online debate after criticizing Singapore Airlines' in-flight meals, saying the food fell short of what his own airline offers.
October 6, 2026 | 01:42 pm GMT+7
Ho Chi Minh City named world's second best coffee destination

Ho Chi Minh City named world's second best coffee destination

Ho Chi Minh City has been named the world's second best coffee destination, recognized for its distinctive Robusta beans, affordable drinks and rapidly growing specialty cafe scene, according to travel eSIM provider Holafly.
October 3, 2026 | 01:32 pm GMT+7
Vietnam's latest coffee experiment comes with fermented shrimp paste

Vietnam's latest coffee experiment comes with fermented shrimp paste

Known for its salt coffee, Hue now has an even bolder brew: coffee topped with a creamy layer of mam ruoc, or fermented shrimp paste, a staple of the city's cuisine.
October 3, 2026 | 11:31 am GMT+7
This Japanese restaurant in HCMC serves only breakfast

This Japanese restaurant in HCMC serves only breakfast

A hidden eatery in an alleyway in downtown Ho Chi Minh City opens only in the morning, and serves classic Japanese breakfast in 50-minute batches for 14 guests at a time.
October 3, 2026 | 05:59 am GMT+7
Southeast Asia's second largest economy closes 12 hawker centers this month for cleaning

Southeast Asia's second largest economy closes 12 hawker centers this month for cleaning

Twelve hawker centers across Singapore will close for one to four days from Oct. 1 for scheduled cleaning to ensure hygiene at the facilities.
October 1, 2026 | 07:00 pm GMT+7
The secrets behind Osaka meat bun that makes Tokyo wait 4 hours

The secrets behind Osaka meat bun that makes Tokyo wait 4 hours

551 HORAI, a meat bun brand with an 80-year history in Osaka, Japan, keeps eager customers in the capital Tokyo waiting four hours for a taste, all because of a strict delivery time rule.
October 1, 2026 | 06:00 pm GMT+7
Korean artists cook chicken pho while performing hip-hop at Hanoi show

Korean artists cook chicken pho while performing hip-hop at Hanoi show

“Chef Show,” a popular Korean nonverbal performance, entertained nearly 300 Vietnamese spectators in Hanoi last week.
September 29, 2026 | 12:00 pm GMT+7
Ben Thanh Market stall closed after insects found crawling on food

Ben Thanh Market stall closed after insects found crawling on food

A food stall at Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City has been ordered to suspend operations after a tourist filmed insects crawling on food.
September 29, 2026 | 08:11 am GMT+7
Vietnam banh mi festival held for first time in Japan

Vietnam banh mi festival held for first time in Japan

The Vietnam Banh Mi (Baguette) Festival 2026 opened at Fun More Time Square in Tokyo on Sept. 26, offering a space for local people and the Vietnamese community to connect through Vietnamese cuisine.
September 28, 2026 | 09:41 am GMT+7
Vietnam's sweet and sour garlic sauce is world's third best dipping sauce

Vietnam's sweet and sour garlic sauce is world's third best dipping sauce

Two Vietnamese sauces feature on TasteAtlas's latest ranking of 34 dipping sauces from around the world, with nuoc cham, a sweet and sour garlic sauce, in third place.
September 27, 2026 | 04:00 pm GMT+7
Eating vegetarian with a twist in Hanoi: 5 top picks

Eating vegetarian with a twist in Hanoi: 5 top picks

Hanoi's vegetarian restaurants cater to a range of tastes and budgets, and includes everything from a Michelin-listed venue to buffet chains starting at US$5.
September 27, 2026 | 12:00 pm GMT+7
Vietnam claims 4 spots in 100 top Asian beverages list

Vietnam claims 4 spots in 100 top Asian beverages list

International food magazine TasteAtlas has named four Vietnamese beverages, including both coffee and tea, among the top 100 drinks in Asia.
September 26, 2026 | 03:00 pm GMT+7
70-year-old Hanoi eatery serves city's 'most delicious' rice rolls for 60 cents

70-year-old Hanoi eatery serves city's 'most delicious' rice rolls for 60 cents

A mere VND15,000 (US$0.60) is all it costs to enjoy a 70-year-old family recipe at two banh cuon steamed rice roll stalls in a Hanoi alley, where a husband-and-wife team serves a dish that many praise as the city’s "cheapest and most delicious find."
September 26, 2026 | 12:00 pm GMT+7
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