Vietnam was named Asia’s Best Culinary Destination at the 2025 World Culinary Awards.
Hanoi also received the award for Asia’s Best Emerging Culinary City Destination, while Capella Hanoi won World’s Best Brunch Venue.
The awards put a spotlight on the variety of food experiences available in Vietnam, from neighbourhood kitchens to contemporary restaurants.
For visitors, food can be a rewarding way to explore a destination: try regional dishes, visit a local market or leave time for a relaxed meal between sightseeing stops.
This article reports the 2025 awards. Award categories recognise particular destinations and venues; they are not a ranking of every meal or restaurant in the country.
Check restaurant opening arrangements and book ahead for any dining experience you especially want to include.
See the official 2025 winners.
For a journey shaped around local flavours, take a look at A Taste of Vietnam: A Culinary Journey - 12 Days. It is a useful starting point for planning time around markets, regional dishes and your own food interests.
