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Vietnam rises in global street-food and culinary rankings

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Ho Chi Minh City tops street‑food ranking Vietnam rises in global street-food and culinary rankings

Time Out magazine’s 2026 global street‑food ranking, based on a survey of about approximately 24,000 urban residents, placed Ho Chi Minh City at the top with a 63 % 63% approval rating, just ahead of rating. The city narrowly outpaced Kuala Lumpur (62 %) (62%) and Jakarta (59 %). (59%), while Taipei, Mexico City, and Manila also secured high positions. The city’s vibrant ranking highlights Ho Chi Minh City’s diverse food scene, which ranges from six Michelin‑starred restaurants to the alley‑side scene stalls around Ben Thanh Market – from phở and serving phở, bánh mì to mì, and bún thịt nướng – sits alongside six Michelin‑starred restaurants, and the guide advises visitors to skip formal reservations and wander the bustling lanes. The same ranking also gave nướng. Hanoi a seventh‑place finish secured seventh place with 57 % 57% approval, edging out placing it ahead of Bangkok (56 %). This made (56%) and Mumbai (55%). Vietnam is noted as the only country with two cities in the top‑10, underscoring top 10. While Lima, Peru, was named the world’s overall best cuisine city, the results underscore the growing international appeal of Vietnamese street‑food culture. Furthering this culinary momentum, Vietnam was named the top culinary destination in the NZ Herald Travel Readers’ Choice Awards 2026. In that ranking, the country outperformed major culinary hubs including Italy, Japan, Thailand, and France. Experts suggest that Vietnam’s regional cuisine and street food are increasingly serving as primary drivers for tourism, helping to strengthen the nation’s brand as a distinct travel product.

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  1. 2026-08-25 17:18 UTC Vietnam rises in global street-food and culinary rankings
  2. 2026-08-06 01:24 UTC Ho Chi Minh City tops street‑food ranking
  3. 2026-08-03 02:23 UTC Ho Chi Minh City tops street‑food ranking

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