Try authentic regional delicacies at the Food Culture Festival

That was shared by Mr. Truong Duc Hung, General Director of Saigontourist Group at the Saigontourist Group Food and Culture Festival 2025. The festival, organized by Saigon Tourist Corporation (Saigontourist Group), is open to the public from 3-10 p.m. and will take place continuously from March 27-30, 2025 at Van Thanh Tourist Area (48/10 Dien Bien Phu, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City).

Hãy dùng thử các món ngon chuẩn vị vùng miền tại Lễ hội Văn hóa Ẩm thực- Ảnh 1. — Food stalls at the Saigontourist Group 2025 Food and Culture Festival attract many visitors to experience

According to Mr. Truong Duc Hung, this year's event surpasses previous festivals in terms of the number of dishes and drinks, with more than 600 delicious dishes selected and refined from all over the country. "These are not only culinary works of art , but also cultural and historical stories, imbued with the identity of each region and each locality. The process of collecting, selecting and introducing Vietnamese delicacies is an exciting journey for those who have devoted their hearts and great love to Vietnamese cuisine. All are present here to create a diverse and rich "feast of taste buds", said Mr. Duc Hung.

Hãy dùng thử các món ngon chuẩn vị vùng miền tại Lễ hội Văn hóa Ẩm thực- Ảnh 2. — Street stalls with delicious dishes for diners to enjoy

Hãy dùng thử các món ngon chuẩn vị vùng miền tại Lễ hội Văn hóa Ẩm thực- Ảnh 3. — Grilled veal at Cau Mong with authentic Central Vietnamese flavor available at the festival

After trying the Cau Mong roasted veal (80,000 VND/portion) at a stall in the Central region's delicacies area, Tran Ngoc Thuy (40 years old), mother and daughter, living in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, felt: "I have heard of Cau Mong roasted veal before, but this is the first time I have enjoyed the authentic Central region flavor right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. The roasted veal is just cooked, the skin is golden and crispy, the meat is soft and sweet, dipped in rich fish sauce and served with fresh green vegetables, all blending to create a very unique flavor. Today, my daughter and I had a wonderful culinary experience at this festival!".

Hãy dùng thử các món ngon chuẩn vị vùng miền tại Lễ hội Văn hóa Ẩm thực- Ảnh 4. — Grilled chicken stall with mac khen and doi seeds, a delicious specialty of Bac Kan province

Hãy dùng thử các món ngon chuẩn vị vùng miền tại Lễ hội Văn hóa Ẩm thực- Ảnh 5. — Young people are crazy about banh xeo

Holding a plate of grilled chicken with mac khen and doi seeds that he just bought at a delicious food stall in Bac Kan province, then bringing it to his friends sitting at the table next to him, Mr. Huynh Gia Bao (28 years old), residing in Hiep Thanh Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City, shared: "This is the third time I have participated in this Food Culture Festival. The reason I have participated continuously like this is because this is an event that only takes place once a year, so I do not want to miss out on the local specialties from all regions that converge here. That is why, not only did I participate, but I also invited dozens of friends to come here to enjoy the cuisine and traditional cultural performances of the Vietnamese people."

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Hãy dùng thử các món ngon chuẩn vị vùng miền tại Lễ hội Văn hóa Ẩm thực- Ảnh 8. — Local specialties and regional dishes stalls

Stepping out of the Huong Sac Phuong Nam restaurant, Ms. Huynh Thi Thu Huyen (39 years old), along with a group of 3 friends, Ngoc Le, Thanh Hang and Thuy Van, tourists from Tan Dong Hiep Ward, Di An City, Binh Duong Province, with many delicious dishes in hand. Ms. Huyen shared: "I am really impressed with the rich, rustic flavors of Southern cuisine at this year's festival. In particular, the banh xeo dish really impressed me. The crispy crust, full filling with shrimp, meat, bean sprouts, served with raw vegetables and dipped in sweet and sour fish sauce. The feeling of biting into a golden banh xeo, hearing the crispy sound and feeling the fatty aroma is unforgettable. As for the sweet soup, it is sweet and the coconut milk is smooth. Coming to this festival not only helps me enjoy regional specialties but also brings an extremely wonderful experience!".

Hãy dùng thử các món ngon chuẩn vị vùng miền tại Lễ hội Văn hóa Ẩm thực- Ảnh 9. — Performance of Central Highlands cultural and artistic performances

In order to increase the exchange and connection, Mr. Duc Hung also said: "Besides cuisine, the festival also brings many unique cultural and artistic activities such as: water puppetry, street magic circus, Thai xoe dance, Khmer monkey dance, Central Highlands gong performance of the Xo Dang ethnic group, traditional stone musical instruments, call and response singing...".

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Hãy dùng thử các món ngon chuẩn vị vùng miền tại Lễ hội Văn hóa Ẩm thực- Ảnh 11.

Hãy dùng thử các món ngon chuẩn vị vùng miền tại Lễ hội Văn hóa Ẩm thực- Ảnh 12. — The outdoor dining space in the evening at the festival is very cool

Saigontourist Group Food and Culture Festival 2025 is not only an event to honor Vietnamese culinary culture but also a bridge between the past and the present, between familiar flavors and new experiences. This event not only has a strong influence in Vietnam but also reaches far on the world culinary map.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/hay-dung-thu-cac-mon-ngon-chuan-vi-vung-mien-tai-le-hoi-van-hoa-am-thuc-185250329122137091.htm