On her journey home for the Lunar New Year, Nguyen Thanh Hang felt the essence of Tet the moment she stepped onto a Vietnam Airlines flight, where festive dishes were served mid-air.

In Southern Vietnam, a delicious fried giant snakehead fish is not only a favorite delicacy but is also believed to bring good fortune in the New Year, making it a top choice for customers this holiday season.

Famous Korean mukbang YouTuber Heebab revisited Vietnam to enjoy pho thố đá, a dish she fell in love with during her first trip. The star devoured four bowls of the hot stone pho, praising its tender beef and flavorful broth.

The Vietnamese Tet feast is a vibrant display of culture and tradition, with each dish symbolizing luck, prosperity, or family unity. Here are 12 must-have dishes that grace the Tet table.

The Tet feast in northern Vietnam is not just a meal; it’s a culinary celebration of family, tradition, and hopes for the new year.

A family-run pho shop on Hang Dong Street has been preserving its four-generation legacy for decades, earning a reputation as Hanoi’s most traditional pho restaurant by rejecting modern trends like serving lime.

Vietnamese banh mi has been ranked 2nd on Taste Atlas’s list of the "Top 100 Sandwiches in the World," earning praise for its unique blend of Vietnamese flavors and French influence.

Razor clams, a natural gift from Thai Binh’s coast, are crafted into a signature dish that’s both challenging to prepare and rewarding to eat.

Tet is more than just traditional dishes - it’s also about indulging in a variety of snacks. Here are eight snacks that not only taste great but also bring health benefits during the Lunar New Year.

The Tet feast in central Vietnam is a culinary tradition steeped in symbolism and flavor, showcasing unique dishes arranged on small plates and presented on a round tray.

A family-run pho shop on Nguyen Khuyen Street, Hanoi, draws crowds with its rich broth and handcrafted techniques, overseen by its youngest owner, 24-year-old Co Thanh Huong.

A three-generation pho shop on Hang Giay Street in Hanoi has become a morning destination for locals, offering rich, flavorful bowls of pho that often sell out by 9 a.m. on weekends.

Soon after landing in Hanoi, Japanese flight attendant Yui Avi visited a local family-run restaurant in the capital city to try the famous bun oc (snail noodle soup).

Traditional Vietnamese dishes like boiled chicken and spring rolls amazed a group of African guests in Angola, who praised their unique flavors and cultural significance during a festive meal.

Renowned for its rich flavor and health benefits, ground bee larvae from Northwest Vietnam have become a sought-after treat during the Lunar New Year festivities.

Vietnamese bánh tét has made its way to an African village, where locals marveled at its unique taste but admitted it left them too full for seconds.

Ben Tre’s coconut rat, a delicacy that might seem unusual at first, has won over diners with its firm texture and sweet, coconut-infused flavor.

Nem rán (Vietnamese fried spring rolls) has been ranked 42nd in Taste Atlas’s list of the "100 Best Fried Dishes in the World," reaffirming its global culinary acclaim.

Crafted from simple yet distinctive ingredients, bun bung from Thai Binh is a flavorful noodle soup that showcases the province’s culinary heritage.

During her visit to Ho Chi Minh City, Thai singer Zom Marie experienced the rich heritage of Southern-style pho at a renowned family-run restaurant, spending over $24 on a memorable meal.