Vietnamese cuisine ranks top 4 in the list of top 15 cuisines in the world

Every country has a unique culinary atmosphere, reflecting its own culture with culinary traditions that have been passed down through generations. And enjoying local cuisine can help visitors discover many things about the destination.

American travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler has chosen places that truly excite visitors’ taste buds. The score is a percentage that represents the overall average satisfaction level of the choice.

Vietnam scored 96.67, ranking top 4 in the list of the world’s top 15 cuisines.

American travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler writes: “We’ve all seen the golden rice fields in Vietnam, so it’s no surprise that the ingredients here are always the freshest in the region. Rice comes in all shapes and sizes – steaming rice bowls, elegant vermicelli noodles, spring rolls – but is always topped with local vegetables, tender meat and a rich herbal scent. Any backpacker will love these restaurants. eat sugar streets, from Cai Rang floating market to small shops in alleys like Xom Chieu, which serves top dishes of Vietnamese cuisine at extremely cheap prices. But if you want a more refined meal, go to Ciel Dining in the city. Ho Chi Minh, one of the best new restaurants on our 2025 hot list.”

Japan with a score of 96.77, ranked above Vietnamese cuisine. With 96.92 points, Italian cuisine ranked second. Thailand surprised with 98.33 points, ranking number 1.

“Thailand’s regional culinary diversity means that each new destination offers visitors never-before-seen flavors; the vibrant night markets mean that delicious culinary delights are almost never-ending. Thailand has mastered the art of bringing delicious dishes to visitors without fuss, and whether you are a fan of Thai cuisine or not, hot bowls of noodles, curries and soups are sure to win you over, especially when served served by friendly locals” – praised by the newspaper.

The remaining cuisines in the world’s top cuisine list are Türkiye, France, Morocco, Colombia, Maldives, Peru, South Africa, Greece, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Spain.

Previously, the world-famous culinary website Taste Atlas announced a list of the 100 most delicious dishes in the world in 2024. Notably, the only Vietnamese representative on the list is beef pho. The dish ranks 93rd on the list with 4.44 stars.