While it may seem like the bad side of the term "foodie" is something of a new phenomenon, it’s far from modern. Meet Marcus Gavius Apicius, the man who started it all in the first century AD.
Historically Saigon has been a busy trading hub that attracts merchants from all over the region, and the city's culinary repertoire is a smorgasbord of eclectic cultural influences.
Modern Vietnamese food has a number of influences from countries near and far.
Trùng Khánh chestnuts are one of the nation’s tastiest and meatiest fruits. They have won a following among locals and foreigners.
Food photographer Sérgio Coimbra, one of the most important professionals from gastronomic scene, reveals the secrets of the creative process behind his work.
Dinnerware for APEC Gala Dinner:
“Porcelain is a wonderful messenger when it comes to promoting the tradition and culture of a country. This has been proven through a long journey in human history. If Vietnam ever hosts APEC again, I have to take that chance”.
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Friday morning shared a bánh mì breakfast with Australian - Vietnamese celebrity chef Luke Nguyen at a local street food restaurant, before beginning a busy day of meetings for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week.
In South Korea, bamboo salt is as ubiquitous as the table variety, except it’s considered a form of medicine used to combat disease, indigestion and pain.
Balut, shrimp paste, pig brain, and duck blood soup are just a few of the foods featured in this American foodie’s reviews of Vietnam.
Lamb is often overlooked in the kitchen, when people think of red meat they immediately think of beef, but a good piece of lamb can be juicy with a unique flavour that’s perfect with a whole host of different ingredients.
Enjoy this gallery with amazing dishes from the top 10 restaurants of Latin America's 50 Best 2018, with chef Tsumura's Maido at number 1 for the second year.
When Cedric Grolet takes out his pastry knife, millions of mouths water.
Vietnamese dipping sauce and a huge variety of fresh aromatic herbs are the soul of the country’s cuisine.