Food is one of the main factors that makes foreigners fall in love with Vietnam. Undoubtedly, Vietnamese cuisine has become more and more popular all over the world because of:

• Flavorful taste: Vietnamese dishes are always packed full of flavor, with various seasonal spices and fresh herbs to increase the aromatic taste.
• Diversity: Having a long history of more than 1000 years, obviously, there are more than 3000 dishes in the entire Vietnamese food arsenal for foodies to explore.
• Foreign impact: Vietnamese food is influenced by China, Cambodia, Laos, and French due to colonization, with many foreign dishes in Vietnamese versions such as Banh Mi (Vietnamese Baguettes), Caramel, and Banh Bao (Steamed Pork Buns).
• Good for health: Since the locals always use seasonal herbs, spices, and fresh vegetables for cooking, Vietnamese dishes are not only delectable, but also healthy and nutritious with vitamins and minerals.

Many foreigners are into Vietnamese cuisine right at first time due to the incredibly good flavors. Here are some must-try Vietnamese food and drinks for you:

Each area in Vietnam has its own delicious cuisine. If you are a food lover, don’t miss these destinations below to explore Vietnamese food:

• Hanoi: With a long-lasting age, Hanoi is well-known for its traditional cuisine, including Pho (Noodle Soup), Bun Cha (Grilled Pork & Noodles), Banh Cuon (Steam Cake), etc.
• Mai Chau: Mai Chau features the typical cuisine of the North-Western valleys, such as Hill Chicken, Buffalo Meat, and Stream Fish.
• Cao Bang - Bac Kan: Having the typical scent of the North-East mountainous area, the cuisine here will bring you a different taste from Mai Chau, with Smoked Sausage, Ant Egg Cake, and Trung Khanh Chestnut.
• Hue: As the capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty, Hue has numerous tasty and delicate royal cuisine that is only made in the imperial kitchen, consisting of Com Hen (Rice With Mussels), Bun Bo Hue (Hue Beef Noodles), and Sweet Soup.
• Hoi An: You simply shouldn’t forget this charming city since you can savor many unique dishes that only this place has, like Cao Lau (Pork Rice Noodles) or Mi Quang (Quang Seafood Noodles).
• Ho Chi Minh City: Though the city does not have many typical cuisines, you can find almost all cuisines in Vietnam, as well as foreign dishes, from Western food to Halal food.
• Mekong Delta: Featuring a regional taste of the countryside, the Mekong Delta offers gourmets savory fish caught from waterways - Fried Elephant Ear Fish, Bun Mam (Vietnamese Gumbo), and Sour Fish Soup.

If you are a gourmet traveler, this 13-day food tour is a perfect choice for you. Joining the tour, every foodie will have a chance to explore the variety of Vietnamese cuisine in 3 regions of Vietnam, with from only US $911 /pax:

Generally, Vietnam food tour packages are at quite reasonable prices since the food here is inexpensive. The average cost for a food tour package range from US $90 - 240 /person /day, and the specific price will depend on the class you opt for:

• Economy & Superior (2* - 3* Hotels): US $100 - 140
• First Class 4* Hotels: US $150 - 170
• Deluxe 5* Hotels: US $180 - 220