With the theme "Crispy and delicious bread - Strong coffee flavor", this year's festival attracts more than 150 booths from all over the world, expecting to welcome more than 150,000 visitors. Right from the entrance, visitors are captivated by the lingering aroma of freshly baked bread mixed with the rich aroma of coffee, creating an enchanting culinary space.
The festival was packed with visitors
Rice-shaped welcome gate made from loaves of bread
Real bread made from expired flour
Each booth at the festival is a story of creativity and passion. From traditional sandwiches with meat, sausage, pate to unique variations such as seafood sandwiches, vegetarian sandwiches or sweet sandwiches, all are presented delicately and attractively. In particular, the combination of sandwiches and coffee - two symbols of Vietnamese cuisine - brings a new experience to diners. Booths of famous coffee brands serve a variety of filter coffee, iced milk coffee, creating a perfect combination with hot, crispy sandwiches.
Visitors check-in at the 2025 Bread Festival
The meticulously designed bread model combining the 12 zodiac animals has become the hottest photo spot this year.
A highlight not to be missed is the "Bread Past and Present" exhibition area, which introduces the history of the formation and development of Vietnamese bread. Through documentary photos and artifacts, visitors have the opportunity to better understand the journey of bread from its introduction to becoming a typical Vietnamese dish. In addition, exchanges with bakers and famous chefs help visitors experience the traditional bread making process and share interesting stories surrounding this dish.
The exhibition area 'Banh mi past and present' recreates the development history of this famous street food.
The familiar cry "Saigon bread, especially delicious..." is played on a small loudspeaker.
People and tourists line up to buy Huynh Hoa bread.
In particular, this year's festival set a record of "100 seafood-based bread dishes", displayed on a large boat, symbolizing the journey of Vietnamese bread to the open sea. Each side dish is a delicate combination of bread and fresh seafood, bringing a unique and new flavor to diners.
Mr. Nguyen Van Binh, a tourist from Hanoi, shared: "I was very impressed with the scale and diversity of the festival. Vietnamese bread is wonderful, not only delicious but also imbued with Vietnamese cultural identity."
The festival is held in a cool park with plenty of seating for visitors to enjoy bread.
The festival space is not only a place to enjoy cuisine but also a vibrant art stage. Music programs and art performances take place continuously, creating a joyful and bustling atmosphere. Visitors can also shop for souvenirs related to bread and coffee at the stalls, bringing back memorable memories after the tour.
Food safety and security are the top priorities of the organizers. All participating booths strictly comply with food safety regulations, ensuring the health of visitors. Security forces are on duty 24/7, ensuring a safe and friendly festival environment.
Hot, crispy, golden, fragrant loaves of bread are prepared at the stalls of famous bakeries.
The 3rd Vietnam Bread Festival is not only an opportunity for people and tourists to enjoy unique bread dishes but also an opportunity to honor and spread the value of Vietnamese cuisine to the world. This event contributes to affirming the position of Vietnamese bread on the international culinary map, while promoting tourism and promoting Vietnamese culture to friends around the world.
"I have heard a lot about Vietnamese bread, but only when I came to this festival did I really feel the richness and creativity in each variation. Each stall brought its own flavor, and I was most impressed with the crispy crust and the fresh, rich filling," Emily Carter, a tourist from the US, excitedly shared.
Dozens of unique bread varieties, from traditional to creative variations
With careful preparation and dedication from the organizers, the 3rd Vietnam Bread Festival promises to bring visitors unique and unforgettable culinary experiences. This is not only a festival of flavors but also a festival of love and pride in Vietnamese cuisine.
