Tran Thi Hien Minh, Vice President of the Saigon Professional Chefs Association, proudly announced that Vietnamese chefs brought home an impressive haul of awards from the competition. Among the 40 Vietnamese participants, there were 18 gold, 26 silver, and 24 bronze winners—a testament to their culinary prowess.
Minh attributed this success to the rising popularity of Vietnamese cuisine both domestically and internationally. She asserted that the record-breaking number of awards proves that Vietnamese chefs are among the best in the world and that local cuisine is gaining well-deserved recognition.
Nguyen Thi Khanh, President of the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association, highlighted the event’s impact on promoting Vietnamese cuisine to a global audience. She emphasized the cultural exchange aspect, with chefs from various countries coming together to share their unique culinary traditions.
One of the most notable achievements of the competition was the high praise received by Vietnamese dishes shaped like lotus flowers, Vietnam’s national flower. The creativity and skill showcased by the Vietnamese chefs left a lasting impression on the international judges.
Khanh also pointed out that Ho Chi Minh City is leading the way in culinary diplomacy by consistently sending chefs to represent Vietnam at international events. These competitions provide a platform for local chefs to merge Vietnamese cuisine with global influences, creating a unique and appealing offering for international tourists.
With 1,200 contestants from over 20 countries, this year’s competition was a true celebration of culinary diversity and a testament to the universal language of food.
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Vietnam boasts street food in Moscow
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ASEAN-Japan Music Festival 2019 to be held
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Streetside service station serves up surprise
When you travel a long distance these days you stop by a service station to take a rest and get some food. The trick then was to spot where the trucks were to find good fresh at a reasonable price.
