Vietnamese cuisine is among the most attractive in the world

Vietnam ranked 4th in the list of countries with the most attractive cuisine in the world in 2025 according to CN Traveler's ranking, surpassing many powers such as France, Spain and Japan.

Condé Nast Traveller has just announced the rankings within the framework of the annual Readers' Choice Awards 2025, voted by global readers. For this year's award for the world's top cuisines, the unit selected locations according to the criteria of "truly stimulating the taste buds of travelers." The countries named in the list all achieved a level of satisfaction for travelers, with an average score of 94% or higher.

Vietnam scored 96.67%, behind Thailand (98.33%), Italy (96.92%) and Japan (96.77%). This continues to affirm the increasingly high position of Vietnamese cuisine in the eyes of international tourists.

Australian tourists eat broken rice in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Mai Trung

Condé Nast Traveller commented that Vietnam is a street food paradise, where simple dishes such as vermicelli noodles, pho or banh cuon "possess a timeless appeal". Vietnamese cuisine is highly appreciated for its fresh ingredients, flexible cooking style and affordable prices.

Dishes such as pho, bun cha, banh mi, goi cuon or banh xeo are not only loved by locals but also captivate international tourists. From small roadside stalls, floating markets in the West to modern restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi , Vietnamese cuisine always brings a complete experience of both taste and culture.

Rustic Vietnamese food at a restaurant in Nha Trang. Photo: Bich Phuong

In addition to affordable experiences, the magazine also highlighted the rising wave of fine dining in Vietnam. Ciel Dining & Lounge in Ho Chi Minh City was selected as one of the “Best New Restaurants 2025”. This one-Michelin-starred restaurant scored points with a menu that combines modern culinary techniques with local ingredients, clearly demonstrating the transformation of Vietnamese cuisine on the international map.

This year’s ranking features culinary delights from Asia, Europe, and South America, demonstrating that food is increasingly becoming an important factor in shaping the travel experience of global travelers. Other countries appearing on the list include Turkey, France, Morocco, Colombia, Maldives, Peru, South Africa, Greece, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Spain.

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