Quang noodles and Cao Lau in the Top 100 best noodle dishes in the world in 2026

VHO - Two rustic but unique dishes of Da Nang – Quang noodles and Cao Lau – continue to make their mark when they were honored by Taste Atlas in the Top 100 best noodle dishes in the world in 2026.

Taste Atlas - a platform likened to a “ world culinary map” - is a system for evaluating and ranking dishes based on in-depth research and comments from the international community. Each list published by this platform receives great attention from global travelers looking for authentic local culinary experiences.

Therefore, the fact that Vietnamese dishes are continuously honored not only reflects the quality of flavor, but also shows the cultural depth in traditional culinary arts.

Quang noodles

On this year's list, Quang noodles continue to conquer diners with its rich flavor, large golden noodles, condensed broth with roasted peanuts, raw vegetables and grilled rice paper.

This is a rustic dish that has been associated with the lives of local people for many generations, carrying the rustic and liberal spirit of Da Nang land. In addition, Cao Lau impresses with the uniqueness of chewy noodles, sweet and fragrant pork, fresh herbs and its own unique flavor.

Despite many changes over time, this dish still retains its original spirit, becoming one of the unique culinary symbols that tourists always look for when coming to Da Nang.

Cao Lau.

In addition to Quang noodles and Cao Lau, many other Vietnamese noodle dishes also appear in the Top 100 in 2026 such as pho, bun cha, Nam Bo beef noodle soup, bun rieu, hu tieu, banh da cua...

Each dish represents a region of flavor, contributing to affirming the increasingly prominent position of Vietnamese cuisine in international rankings.

Being honored this time is not only the pride of Da Nang cuisine, but also an opportunity to attract the attention of international tourists.

According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Da Nang City, the presence of Quang noodles and Cao Lau in this prestigious ranking contributes to enhancing the position of Da Nang cuisine, while opening up an opportunity for the city to more fully introduce its unique cultural and culinary values.

When coming to Da Nang, the journey to discover Quang noodles, Cao Lau and local dishes will bring an emotional experience - where each bowl of noodles, each rustic flavor tells a story about the culture, people as well as the hospitality of the dynamic coastal city.

Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/du-lich/mi-quang-va-cao-lau-vao-top-100-mon-an-soi-ngon-nhat-the-gioi-nam-2026-186736.html