Vietnam in top 10 best culinary destinations
Vietnam, Thailand and India are among Asian countries in the top culinary destinations for solo travelers in 2016.
The travel dating website Tourbar recently announced a list of 10 places with the best cuisine for solo travelers, based on an evaluation survey asking people register an upcoming solo trip to meet other travelers who are also planning to travel to a new destination alone to sample its cuisine. Up to 4.7% of the participants voted for Vietnam. According to this website, Vietnam cuisines is really fascinating with the many delicious dishes are mixed with various recipes and traditional flavors.
Vietnamese Banh xeo, literally “sizzling cake”
Other countries in this list include: Spain as the first rank, Thailand, UK (14.8%), the US (13.5%), Italy (8.8%), Portugal (7.4%), Australia (6.7%) and India (6%).
For many travelers, tasting a country’s different cuisines is a great way to experience its culture. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to get to learn new ingredients and new recipes to recreate back home.
US President Barack Obama enjoyed some ‘bun cha’ during his visit to Hanoi in May, 2016
Vietnamese cuisines is often considered as one of the healthiest cuisines in the world. It uses fresh ingredients which cover all the dietary needs on protein, lipids, vitamin, minerals and carbohydrates thanks to the great diversity of agricultural products. The dishes are based on a balance of five tastes: spicy, sour, bitter, salty and sweet. The country is also famous for its street food. Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are the best places to sample these culinary delights. Not only that, the dishes from region to region have distinctive and unique characteristics that reflect the local taste and their way of life. For that reason, Vietnam is really a real paradise for avid foodies around the world.