Lasting until Dec. 11, the event highlights iconic Vietnamese dishes such as pho (noodle soup with beef), fried spring rolls, and banh mi (Vietnamese baguette) from the north; fresh spring rolls, banh xeo (crispy, stuffed rice pancake), and banh bot loc (rice dumpling cake) from the central region; and cha bo (Vietnamese beef bologna) and com tam (broken rice dish) from the south.

These offerings have drawn significant attention from attendees.

By the end of the first day – Nov. 27, the festival had already welcomed more than 500 visitors. Alongside the culinary showcases, the opening day featured musical performances and a traditional ao dai (Vietnamese long dress) fashion show.

Tengku Dato’ Hishammuddin Zaizi Bin Azman Shah Alhaj, director of Malaysia’s Ikhasas Group, expressed his hope that the festival would become a regular event, expanding in scale to foster greater cultural and culinary exchange.

Tran Thi Chang, representing the Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association, also shared her optimism that such events would strengthen bilateral ties and create new opportunities for trade, tourism, and investment between the two countries.