Pho on the Hau River and 500 other dishes were selected as one of the best dishes in Lonely Planet’s new book "Ultimate Eatlist: The World’s Top 500 Food Experiences...Ranked". (Photo: baoquangninh.vn)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnamese pho has been named theworld’s 20th best food experience by world travel guidebook publisher the Lonely Planet.
Pho on the Hau River along 500 other dishes was selected as for thebook Ultimate Eatlist: The World’s Top 500 FoodExperiences...Ranked published on August 15.
The list was topped by pintxos in San Sebastian, Spain, followed by curry laksain Kuala Lumpur and sushi in Tokyo.
Entries were nominated by Lonely Planet writers, bloggers and staffers andwhittled down to a final 500 by a panel including chef and TV presenter AdamLiaw and food blogger Leyla Kazim.
Recommendations from world-renowned chefs José Andrés, Elena Arzak and EricRipert; television food star Andrew Zimmern; BBC MasterChef judge and chefMonica Galetti; and 15 more of the world’s top chefs and food writers were alsoincluded, CNN reported.
Per the book, the ranking is not about the perfect meal at a three-Michelinstar restaurant, but how a dish tastes, its cultural significance and theimportance of the location where it’s made and eaten.
"When you have a salad Nicoise in New York, you might think, oh this isnice," Lonely Planet destinations editor Matt Phillips told CNN Travel.
The final list is based on taste, cultural importance and "the specialatmosphere of the location.”
Each entry in the Ultimate Eatlist details an experience, the culturebehind it and what makes it so special, Lonely Planet says.
Earlier in June, travel site Rough Guides named Vietnam’s iconic noodlesoup, pho, among the world’s 15 best foods that are easy on aglobetrotter’s pocket.
A bowl of pho contains flat, soft rice noodles dipped in a fragrantbeef or chicken broth flavoured with different condiments. It is served withbeef or chicken, shallots and chili and lemon to taste.
The soup originated from Hanoi before it was brought to the south where peopleadded their own influences to the dish.
Ultimate Eatlist is the follow-up to Lonely Planet’sbestselling Ultimate Travelist and is a must-own bucket list forfoodies and those who love to travel.-VNS/VNA
Pho bo vien thap cam (Vietnamese noodle soup with mixed beef meatballs) in Ho Chi Minh City has been described as the best street food in Asia by Australia’s Traveller website.
Vietnamese people eat “pho” all the time: for breakfast, lunch, dinner and as a late-night snack. It’s variable and always satisfying even though there are only two choices when it comes to the meat: chicken or beef.
The Hanoi Food Culture Festival 2018, the first of its kind, will take place in the capital city from October 5-10 with an aim of introducing Hanoi’s cuisine legacy to locals and tourists alike.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
Pho on the Hau River and 500 other dishes were selected as one of the best dishes in Lonely Planet’s new book "Ultimate Eatlist: The World’s Top 500 Food Experiences...Ranked". (Photo: baoquangninh.vn) 
