The awards honor Vietnam in two other categories.

Hanoi was named "Asia's best emerging culinary city destination" while Capella Hanoi was voted "world's best brunch venue," the organizing board announced at a recent ceremony in Italy.

Spring rolls, fried spring rolls and grilled skewers at a restaurant in Da Nang.

These recognitions affirm Vietnam's growing reputation as one of Asia's most dynamic and distinctive culinary hubs, where tradition and creativity intertwine to create flavors that captivate global palates, according to Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.

Rina van Staden, director of World Culinary Awards, said: "Our winners really showcase what it means to keep striving for culinary excellence, innovate, push boundaries and deliver only the best."

The World Culinary Awards is the sister event of the World Travel Awards, which was launched in 1993 to acknowledge excellence in the travel and tourism industry.

The results follow a year-long search for the world's leading culinary brands.

Votes were cast by culinary industry professionals and the general public, with the nominee gaining the most votes in a category named as the winner.

Vietnamese cuisine has become better known around the world over the last couple of years, receiving praises from international chefs and prestigious food magazines.

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