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A complete guide to Vietnamese chocolate from a resident's perspective. It covers comparisons of 7 brands—MAROU, Pheva, Alluvia, T-BROS, BINON—flavor differences across 6 cacao-producing areas, 4 places to buy, and routes to obtain it in Japan.

From supermarket snacks to premium chocolate, a resident introduces 15 classic treats you can only get in Vietnam, organized by purpose—individually wrapped souvenirs, gifts for the whole office, and special treats.

A complete guide to Vietnamese food from a resident's perspective. It covers 20 staples (pho, banh mi, fresh spring rolls, etc.), flavor differences across north, central, and south, exotic dishes, traditional Tet foods, food souvenirs, and carry-on restrictions.

Flaky croissants baked with butter sourced from France. Bakes Saigon is a bakery café where you can enjoy authentically crafted French pastry in Ho Chi Minh City. Freshly baked goods arrive from a workshop led by a French executive pastry chef ...

The 4th Vietnam Banh Mi Festival, held April 23–26, 2026, at Lê Văn Tám Park in Ho Chi Minh City, drew more than 150 booths and over 200,000 visitors, and also featured a "French Market" organized by the French Chamber of Commerce. This article supplements a separate overview piece by examining...

Saigontourist Group's "Food Culture and Gastronomy Festival 2026" was held and concluded at the Văn Thánh tourism area in Ho Chi Minh City from March 26–29, 2026. According to the organizer, approximately 50 hotels, resorts, and restaurants participated, showcasing 500 dishes. Post-event media reports put attendance at approximately 80,000 visitors...

In February 2026, China's largest food-delivery company, Meituan, established a corporation in Vietnam. Named Meituan Technology Co., Ltd., it was set up in Ho Chi Minh City. From March it began hiring for business-development roles, and preparations for a full-scale entry into the Vietnamese market are steadily advancing...

Vietnam's leading travel and tourism group "Saigontourist Group" is holding a major food-culture festival in Ho Chi Minh City. This event, letting you taste over 500 dishes across 10 themes, is a perfect chance to experience Vietnamese food culture in full. Currently...

The 4th Vietnam Bánh Mì Festival was held from April 23–26, 2026, at Lê Văn Tám Park in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, and has now concluded. A post-event report from the French Chamber of Commerce recorded over 200,000 visitors and participation from more than 150 booths. The original article was written before the event as a "scheduled" preview...

"Festival Phở 2026" was held from March 20–22, 2026, on Thiên Trường Pedestrian Street in Ninh Binh Province. The theme was "Vietnamese Pho—A Living Heritage for the Modern Age." The original article stated four days through the 23rd, but the confirmed dates based on reporting are the three days of March 20–22....