Food paradise

Vietnam's cuisine might best be described as a foodie's heaven. If eating is a big part of your travels, you're in for a treat in Vietnam. You can't help but fall in love with Vietnamese food, whether you're dining in a fine restaurant in Hanoi or searching for seafood in local cafes in Mui Ne.

Whether you want a basic noodle soup or a famous seafood specialty, Vietnamese chefs are skilled at combining flavors to create the right dish. In Vietnam, people can enjoy the most simple yet wonderful noodle soup of their life for less than two dollars.

There's more to Vietnamese cuisine than Banh Mi – the baguette sandwich – and the classic Pho, which comes in a variety of flavors (and tastes different in each location!). I tried a variety of Vietnamese foods, but I can't remember the names of any of them!

Street cuisine in Vietnam is something you should not miss out on. It makes little difference where you go, but make a point of visiting the local markets to sample the street cuisine. There's nothing special here, although there are a few modest tables set up on the sidewalk or in front of the business, which includes a small kitchen. A large number of locals eat there. These are the telltale indicators of great street cuisine in Vietnam's cities.