Vietnam Ranks Among World’s Top 4 Most Attractive Culinary Destinations
The American travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller has announced the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, in which Vietnam was ranked fourth among the 15 countries with the most attractive cuisines in the world.
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The category “Most Attractive Culinary Destinations” was voted on by Condé Nast Traveller readers - travelers who have directly experienced cuisines from various countries.
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The results show that all honored destinations received high scores, reflecting the growing global appeal of culinary tourism, where each country celebrates its unique flavors and creativity.
With a score of 96.67, Vietnamese cuisine was highly praised by international travelers for its fresh, diverse ingredients and the harmonious combination of flavors and elements.
Alongside Vietnam, the top 15 countries with the most attractive cuisines include Thailand, Italy, Japan, Spain, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Greece, South Africa, Peru, the Maldives, Colombia, Morocco, France, and Turkey.
In addition, at this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards, Vietnam was also named among the top 10 “Most Attractive Destinations in the World” and “Friendliest Destinations in the World,” as voted by Condé Nast Traveller readers.
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