Thailand and the Philippines are the other two Southeast Asian nations in the list.

The other seven countries are: the U.S., Germany, Italy, Greece, Mexico, Spain and India.

Vietnamese spring rolls are served with soy sauce.

"Seafood is a popular food in Vietnam as the country contains so many fishing villages, but Vietnam is not all about seafood. In fact, the wide variety of food in the country will leave visitors perplexed," the magazine says.

It recommends tourists to try pho, the country’s most famous noodle soup and the country’s national dish, with 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.

A bowl of pho bo (beef) in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi costs VND30,000 to 50,000 ($1.32-2.20).

"After tasting the country's national dish, one can proceed to try some snacks such as - spring rolls and baguettes," the magazine says.

It notes that there are different types of rice-based dishes to try out with various meats including chicken, beef or pork.

Vietnamese cuisine has become better known in the world over the last couple of decades, with international chefs and prestigious food magazines praising several national dishes.

SEA Games attendees enjoy native cuisine, Vietnamese staples

Hotels that hosted SEA Games athletes and other officials carefully prepared dishes fitting the diverse tastes and preferences, but guests also enjoyed Vietnamese specialties to the hilt.

Vietnamese cuisines favoured by ASEAN friends in Malaysia

Vietnam’s special cultural identities, landscape and cuisines were introduced to friends in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at an event in Malaysia on May 27.

Vietnamese cuisine sets five world records

For the first time, Vietnam has five culinary world records recognised by both the World Records Union (WorldKings) and the World Records Association (WRA).

Vietnamese cuisine sets five world records

For the first time, Vietnam has five culinary world records recognised by both the World Records Union (WorldKings) and the World Records Association (WRA).

Lang Son Tourism - Cuisine Festival Opens

The People's Committee of Lang Son province, the Business Association of Lang Son province and Trong Tin Co., Ltd. co-organised the Lang Son Tourism - Cuisine Festival 2021, which was held at Ky Lua Walking Street, on November 5 and 6.

Source: VnExpress