According to the British magazine, the promise of sizzling woks and freshly prepared street food is a major draw for travelers seeking culinary experiences abroad.

A banh mi stall in downtown Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh City topped the ranking after receiving 63% approval rating.

The achievement is particularly notable for a megacity with six Michelin-starred restaurants, including Anan Saigon, which transforms Vietnamese street food into fine dining, Time Out wrote.

But rather than reserving a table at a fine-dining restaurant, the magazine recommends visitors wander through the bustling alleyways around Ben Thanh Market in the city center to enjoy its vibrant tastes, from a steaming bowl of pho on a plastic stool to a crispy banh mi eaten on the go.

Kuala Lumpur came second in Time Out ranking with 62% approval rating, followed by Jakarta and Taipei that shared the third place.

Hue city named among Asia's top destinations for traditional cuisine

Hue stood out for its imperial cuisine, a culinary tradition rooted in the city's history as the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty. Renowned for its refined flavours, meticulous preparation and artistic presentation, Hue's cuisine reflects centuries of royal and cultural traditions.

Food shapes Vietnamese travel choices: Agoda report

As late summer approaches, the online travel platform Agoda has unveiled its list of the destinations most searched by Vietnamese travellers. The list spans Vietnam's popular beach cities and Asia's leading urban hubs, with the signature local dishes that make each destination a culinary attraction in its own right.

Cultural storytelling seen as key to strengthening Vietnam’s culinary brand

It is the stories behind each dish that create lasting memories, transforming a meal into a journey of cultural discovery that visitors are eager to share, an expert has said.

Pho roadshow ends European journey with Berlin finale

The initiative brought together eight leading Vietnamese chefs and culinary experts, who introduced pho and other traditional dishes at eight destinations – Prague, Warsaw, Trnava, Bratislava, Vienna, Budapest, Bochum and Berlin. Each stop celebrated a different facet of Vietnam's culinary heritage while fostering professional exchanges and discussions on the future of Vietnamese cuisine.