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Cốm: A Taste of Autumn in Hanoi
Autumn in Hanoi is closely associated with cốm: young glutinous rice that is roasted, pounded and flattened into delicate flakes.
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Four Thai Dishes to Try on Your Travels
Thailand has a varied food scene, from market stalls to regional restaurants.
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Five Ways to Enjoy Bánh Mì Beyond the Classic Sandwich
Bánh mì is best known as a filled baguette, but that is only one way to enjoy it in Vietnam. Across the country, bread also accompanies sizzling pans, meatball broths and rich stews.
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5 Lao Dishes to Try on Your Trip
Get to know Lao cooking through sticky rice, fresh herbs and five dishes worth trying on your travels.
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Ho Chi Minh City’s Cafés Highlighted by The New York Times
Coffee is part of everyday life in Ho Chi Minh City, from traditional neighbourhood cafés to contemporary roasteries. Exploring a few of them is a rewarding way to get to know the city.
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Vietnam Wins Asia’s Best Culinary Destination at the 2025 World Culinary Awards
Vietnam, Hanoi and Capella Hanoi received culinary honours in the 2025 World Culinary Awards.
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Five Hanoi Additions to Michelin’s 2025 Bib Gourmand Selection
Meet the five Hanoi restaurants newly included in Michelin’s 2025 Bib Gourmand selection, from vegetarian dining to pho and eel noodles.
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Hanoi’s Pho Festival at the Imperial Citadel: April 2025
A look back at Hanoi’s Pho Festival programme at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in April 2025.
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Hanoi Phở Receives National Heritage Recognition in 2024
In 2024, Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism added the craft of making Hanoi phở to the national intangible cultural heritage list under Decision 2328/QD-BVHTTDL.
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