Com Nieu Sai Gon: A global symbol of Vietnamese cuisine

Vietnam is currently one of the most alluring travel destinations in Asia. One of the main things that draws visitors is the richness and diversity of its cuisine.

The country was recognized as Asia’s Best Culinary Destination 2022 by the World Culinary Awards, surpassing other countries in the area such as China, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand.

Vietnamese culinary culture is one of the things worth experiencing for tourists coming to Vietnam. Photo courtesy of Com Nieu Sai Gon

TasteAtlas, a world-renowned culinary information website, has released the 2023 culinary awards and rated Asian cuisines. Vietnamese food came in sixth place.

This website also includes a list of the top five Vietnamese foods, which are banh mi, pho, spring rolls, bo kho, and Hue beef noodle soup.

TasteAtlas stated in December 2022 that Vietnam placed 20th among the world’s 100 best cuisines.

Com Nieu Sai Gon Restaurant is one of the favorite and most common places for tourists to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Photo courtesy of Com Nieu Sai Gon

Long-standing Vietnamese restaurants with the philosophy of respecting Vietnamese food contribute considerably to tourism growth.

Com Nieu Sai Gon is one of them. Being one of the oldest Vietnamese restaurants in HCMC, it offers a great representation of Vietnamese cuisine in the worldwide arena.

The restaurant, which opened in 1995, has spent 30 years experimenting with the combination of traditional tastes and contemporary inventiveness makes it a perfect destination for food enthusiasts all around the world.

Anthony Bourdain (R, 2nd) with his friends and Madame Ngoc (R, 3rd), the loving name he gave to the owner of the Com Nieu Sai Gon restaurant. Photo from series A Cook’s Tour: Season 1, Episode 3

In October 2023, more than 30 national directors, along with president Nawat Itsaragrisil and vice president Teresa Chaivisut of Miss Grand International chose it to enjoy delicious Vietnamese dishes.

Following that, on Nov. 28, Miss Peru, Luciana Fuster, went to Com Nieu SaigonSai Gon as part of a business trip to Vietnam with the top 10 Miss Grand Internationals for a taste of Vietnamese cuisine.

Com Nieu Sai Gon conveys love for Vietnamese cultural identity through each dish prepared with rich flavors.

Miss Peru Luciana Fuster enjoys the food and service at Com Nieu Saigon Restaurant. Photo courtesy of Com Nieu Sai Gon

Luciana said that she has a lot of enthusiasm and understanding of the world’s various cuisines. In a recent post, she highlighted her fondness for Vietnamese cuisine when dining at Com Nieu Sai Gon restaurant.

Luciana says that every time she visits Vietnam, she can’t help but become engrossed in the delicate and distinct tastes of the local food.

Delicious foods like banh mi and pho, as well as visually appealing delicacies like claypot rice, have captivated her. Luciana is particularly fond of the intimate atmosphere and delectable cuisine at Com Nieu Saigon.

Miss Peru says she wants to express her heartfelt gratitude to the chefs and personnel of Com Nieu Sai Gon and suggests the restaurant as one of the must-visit places to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Its staff are not only hard workers but also talented artists, creating unique works of culinary art, she says.