Everything worth knowing about Vietnam
Honest, practical articles from people who actually live here — written the way we’d brief a friend before a trip.
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Ninh Binh Food Guide 2026: Goat, Crispy Rice, 7 Spots
What to eat in Ninh Binh: mountain goat de nui, crispy rice com chay, prices in VND and USD, seven verified restaurants and a map.
Vietnamese Coffee Guide 2026: What to Order and Where
Eight Vietnamese coffee drinks explained: how they taste, what they cost in VND and USD, and 12 verified cafés in Hanoi, Saigon, Da Nang, Hue and Da Lat.
Eating in Da Lat 2026: artichokes, strawberries, hot pot, coffee
What to eat in Da Lat: charcoal-grilled "Vietnamese pizza" from $0.80, hot pot in three broths, artichokes, strawberry farms and specialty coffee.
Quy Nhon Food Guide 2026: Seafood, Banh Xeo, Prices
What to eat in Quy Nhon: banh xeo tom nhay, bun cha ca, imperial crab. Verified addresses, Cho Dam market, seafood prices in VND and USD, a one-day route.
Vung Tau Food Guide 2026: Seafood, Banh Khot, Prices
What to eat in Vung Tau: banh khot, Long Son oysters, stingray hotpot. Seven restaurants, the Xom Luoi fish market, prices in USD, one-day route.
What to Eat in Hoi An 2026: Cao Lau, White Rose, Mi Quang
Hoi An food guide: the top 10 dishes, the best restaurants and addresses, the market, Banh Mi Phuong, cooking classes and prices — with a map.
Saigon Food Tour 2026 with a Private Local Guide
Saigon food tour 2026 with local guide Denny: 11 or 8 tastings from ~$39. Book a vetted English-speaking private guide through VietnamSpot.
Banh Xeo: Vietnam's Sizzling Pancake — Where to Eat It
What banh xeo is, how southern and central versions differ, how to eat it, where to try it in Vietnam with prices, and whether it's gluten-free.
Banh Cuon: Hanoi's Steamed Rice Rolls — Where to Eat It
Banh cuon is Hanoi's steamed rice-roll breakfast. How it's made on cloth, what's inside, where to eat it in Hanoi, a home recipe, and is it gluten-free.
Bia Hoi: Hanoi's Fresh Street Beer — Where to Drink It
Bia hoi is Hanoi's fresh draft beer for pennies. What it is, its history, where to drink it at the Ta Hien corner, the price, the etiquette and the snacks.
Da Lat Coffee & Wine: Farms, Cafés & What to Buy
Da Lat's coffee and wine scene: hillside cafés, coffee farms, weasel-coffee ethics, local wine and artichoke tea — where to taste and what to take home.