Besides the deluxe and very special foods that were consumed ONLY by royalty, the ancient capital of Hue is renowned for foods of which even lowly mandarins - and now tourists - can partake. These sublime delicacies include the exquisite banh beo (bloating-fern shaped cake), the mouth watering nem lui (pork on a little stick) and do not leave Hue without sitting in front of a large bowl of bun bo gio heo (noodle soup served with beef and pork). Yes indeed, welcome to Hue!

Roadside stalls in Ho Chi Minh City offer a wide variety of dining options, including the small cakes known as banh khot and banh can.

Cha muc, a boiled or steamed patty of pounded squid, is the specialty of the Ha Long Bay region. The patties' unique taste arouses the desire of visitors from near and far.

Apart from its scenic spots and tourist sites, Quang Nam Province’s Da Nang City in the central region is famous for its food.

In Grave Visiting Festival, Double Five Festival and Vietnamese All Souls' Day, San Diu people often make Nghe Cakes to display on the tray of feast to worship the ancestors and use them as presents for close people.