The familiar Vietnamese stir-fried water spinach dish ranks third among 54 best side dishes in Southeast Asia, as announced by food specialty website TasteAtlas.
From a simple chicken pho stall, a humble banh trang eatery, to a zero-waste vegan restaurant, 9 new establishments on the Michelin Selected list reflect the diverse culinary landscape across Vietnam's three regions.
In a documentary by French channel SLICE, Vietnamese street food, showcased through iconic dishes like banh mi and sidewalk snails, is celebrated as a unique cultural heritage.
Receiving 8,600 messages weekly asking for Vietnam travel tips, Liam Gordon and Sarah developed a data filtering tool and shared their "40:1 rule" to help tourists find delicious local eateries.
Concerned about overcrowded destinations and unusual weather, Vietnamese travelers are shifting to less-frequented places, traveling off-season, and actively reducing energy consumption during their stays.