NDO/VNA – ‘Banh da lon’ (literal translation “pig-skin cake”) can easily be found in many places in Vietnam in local markets or on the streets. 

No one can say how long this simple dish has belonged to the Ninh Binh people but it has been a familiar dish both with local people and also for visitors from near and far. 

Roast Pork is not only a speciality of Lang Son but also an inevitable gift between two families in a wedding of the Tay (and Nung) ethnic group. 

NDO/VNA – Vietnamese cuisine is among the top 15 favourite cuisines in the world, according to a survey conducted by YouGov, a UK global public opinion and data company. 

Fried cakes made from sweet potatoes and wheat flour are a delightful popular dessert in Vietnam. They would be an unforgettable memory for somebody discovering Vietnamese street food. 

There is nowhere in Vietnam that so many types of sticky rice- or “xoi” present like they do in Hanoi. But standing out among the various kinds, “xoi xeo” is not only creative art with a sophisticated combination of ingredients and color but the sophistication even leaks out to its odd name. 

A trip to Dak Lak not only gives you a chance to enjoy the majestic scenery of forests and mountains or the interesting traditional festivals but it also provides you a chance to try the most distinctive cuisines which represent the land of Central Highlands region, one of which is the Poached Gobies and Galingale dish. 

NDO - The French gastronomy event, Goût de France 2019, is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City on March 21, featuring 2,500 French-style dinners, according to the French Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City.  

Bun dau mam tom, a dish including a stinky sauce and tofu, is a definite must for daredevils undisturbed by the idea of pungent shrimp paste. 

NDO/VNA - Pho (noodle soup), one of the traditional dishes of Vietnam, was introduced to Australian friends during a Vietnam culture festival in Canberra on March 4. 

With US President Donald Trump visiting Hanoi to meet with Chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea and Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un this week, the world's gaze is now on the capital of Vietnam. Here are five dishes every Hanoi visitor -- not just global leaders -- should try. 

We know that meat contains a number of important nutrients that are needed by our bodies for carrying out vital metabolic functions and provide us with energy and keep us healthy. Therefore, meat is one of the most popular foods in our diets. 

Among many traditional cakes favoured by Ho Chi Minh City dwellers during the Tet (New Year) festival are pomegranate cakes, which are believed to bring good luck for the whole family, especially love. 

NDO – During the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) festival, instead of enjoying the traditional chung cakes with traditional flavours from glutinous rice, mung beans and pork, you can also enjoy extraordinary vegetarian chung cakes.