Vietnamese cuisine includes at least 1,700 dishes, of which Hue cuisine takes up 1,300 dishes, and about 700 dishes have been successfully preserved so far. Photo: NL

At the 3rd World Culinary Awards, Vietnam has been honored as "Asia's Best Culinary Destination 2022." The news has just been announced by the Department of Tourism.

Vietnam surpassed other contestants in the region, such as China, Hong Kong, Macao, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand to become "Asia's Best Culinary Destination 2022".

According to the World Culinary Awards, Vietnam boasts a rich history of culinary arts with distinctive flavors andunique recipes, making Vietnamese dishes harmonious and elaborate combinations.

According to many documents, Vietnamese cuisine includes at least 1,700 dishes, of which Hue cuisine takes up 1,300 dishes, and about 700 dishes have been successfully preserved so far. Hue specialties are significantly diverse as they absorb the culinary quintessence of other regions’, yet these dishes have been localized with profound local identity. Hue dishes are not only delicious but also sophisticated, elaborate, and elegant.

By Duc Quang