Savoury goodness: Pho is Vietnam’s iconic noodle soup and also its national dish. — Vietnam News/ANN
The country has been named one of the top 10 countries in the world with the best food, according to readers of Canadian magazine The Travel.
Having distinctive cuisine with incredible favours that are particularly popular with international friends, Vietnam has been ranked fifth in the list.
“Seafood is a popular food in Vietnam as the country contains so many fishing villages, but Vietnam is not all about seafood,” the magazine wrote.
“In fact, the wide variety of food in the country will leave visitors perplexed.”
It recommends tourists to try pho, the country’s iconic noodle soup and national dish, with either beef or chicken.
Pho is made and served across the country though it originated in Hanoi and was taken to the south, where other distinct touches were added.
The magazine also suggests visitors should sample snacks such as spring rolls and banh mi, a type of Vietnamese baguette.
“There are different types of rice dishes to also try out and while some consist of chicken, others consist of beef or pork,” it added.
Thailand and the Philippines are the other two South-East Asian nations in the list of the best food as chosen by readers of The Travel. — Vietnam News/ANN
