Tripadvisor names Hà Nội among world’s top food destinations

HÀ NỘI Việt Nam’s capital city of Hà Nội has ranked among the top 15 culinary destinations in the world as voted by readers of the world’s largest travel guidance platform TripAdvisor.

Tripadvisor introduced Hà Nội’s cuisine as “refined and delicate”, saying that Hà Nội dishes are renowned for their natural flavours, clear broths, fresh herbs, and simple seasoning.

Hà Nội, with its rich culinary quintessence, offers visitors unique dining experiences from humble street food stalls to Michelin-recognised high-end restaurants.

A group of foreign tourists enjoy street food in Hà Nội. Photo vietnamopentour.com.vn

The capital city’s cuisine is renowned for its refinement, subtlety, and the diverse natural flavours of local ingredients. Many of Hà Nội’s delicious dishes have gained international fame, such as phở, bún chả (rice vermicelli with grilled pork and fresh herbs), chả cá (grilled fish), and phở cuốn (fresh spring rolls).

Tripadvisor also suggested that visitors check out all of Hà Nội’s best hits by taking a street food walking tour around the Old Quarter, where they will get to try another local favourite.

Among the list of world’s Top 15 must-visit food cities were Hawaii and New Orleans of the US, Jamaica of Caribbean, Paris of France, Bangkok of Thailand, Kyoto of Japan, and others.

Chả cá (grilled fish) is among the best food of Hà Nội that gains international fame. Photo vietnamopentour.com.vn

According to the municipal Department of Tourism, in 2024, the city’s tourism sector will develop and promote new tourism products, focusing on exploiting cultural and historical strength, associated with rural craft villages and local cuisine.

The department will build a Food Tour map, allowing visitors to explore and experience Hà Nội’s cuisine. The city has also organised activities to promote and culinary cultural values to domestic and international visitors.

In response to tourism promotion programmes to attract visitors in the summer and autumn of 2024, as well as the 70th anniversary of Hà Nội’s Liberation Day (October 10, 2024), several units in Hà Nội are working to diversify cultural and culinary experiences for residents and visitors. VNA/VNS