Surpassing many other renowned destinations worldwide, Hanoi tops the list of the 25 Best Food Destinations in the World for 2024, as announced by TripAdvisor.
The Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best is an annual award by the world’s leading online travel review platform, TripAdvisor. This award is bestowed upon destinations with hotels, restaurants, and entertainment activities that receive a significant number of outstanding reviews and opinions from the community over a period of 12 months. Less than 1% of TripAdvisor’s 8 million listings are awarded Best of the Best, signifying the highest level of excellence in the travel industry.
This year, Hanoi, Vietnam, claimed the top spot in the “Best Food Destinations in the World for 2024” category within the framework of the Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards.
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TripAdvisor lavishes praise on Vietnam’s capital as a charming city, rich in history yet equally modern. The architecture here is meticulously preserved. Hanoi boasts diverse culinary neighborhoods catering to diners from around the world, including the food streets of Tong Duy Tan (Hoan Kiem District) and the pedestrian area of Do Ngoc – Ngu Xa (Ba Dinh District).
The travel guide suggests that visitors to Hanoi should not miss out on some iconic dishes such as pho, bun cha, banh mi, among others. Many regional specialties are also present in Hanoi, such as banh cuon, egg coffee, Cha Ca La Vong, bun dau mam tom, snail noodle soup, and crab noodle soup, all of which entice tourists.
In the past year, Hanoi’s cuisine has consistently garnered high praise from international media and tourists alike. Some of the top dining spots in the capital recommended by TripAdvisor users include Bun Cha Huong Lien, Giang Café, Cha Ca Thang Long, Pho Ly Quoc Su, Banh Mi 25, and Trang Tien ice cream.
Previously, many traditional Hanoi dishes have continuously been internationally recognized and listed as must-try items, such as pho, banh mi, and nem.
In 2023, the Michelin Guide made its debut in Vietnam, announcing a list of 103 recommended restaurants, covering more than 20 culinary styles.
Among the 103 recommended restaurants (48 in Hanoi and 55 in Ho Chi Minh City), 4 restaurants were awarded Michelin Stars for their quality (3 in Hanoi and 1 in Ho Chi Minh City), and 29 establishments were recognized as inspectors’ favorite, also receiving the Bib Gourmand award.
Following the Michelin Guide’s arrival in Hanoi, the city’s cuisine gained wider recognition.
The Hanoi Department of Tourism stated that they are planning to collaborate with local authorities to promote traditional cuisine, aiming to develop a culinary map of the capital to enhance its appeal to tourists. Cuisine is also one of the 13 priority sectors for the city’s cultural industry.
Not only featured in the list of the world’s top food destinations, but Hanoi also ranks 4th in the top 25 destinations worldwide for 2024. Hoi An ranks 10th, Bali 2nd, Bangkok 15th, and Phuket 8th.
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Source: Vietnam Insider