Vietnam's city named among world's best 23 cities for street food

"Perched on a plastic stool on the sidewalk, with a steaming bowl of pho, watching the chaotic traffic on the streets all around - it's a perfect afternoon in Ho Chi Minh city," said CNN when describing the specific trait of street food in the Vietnam's southern hub.

"There are other options than pho, of course, but the clear broth and warm noodles are one of the world's great comfort foods," the US's news organization stressed.

In addition, banh mi sandwiches are another Vietnamese street food which is successfully exported around the world. The sandwiches can be filled with a diverse selection of meats including pate, sausage and shredded pork skin.

CNN said for first-class customers, Pham Ngu Lao street is an ideal destination with many places serving BBQ pork and rice. The street is also close to many popular sites like the Ben Thanh market and the Ho Chi Minh Fine Arts Museum.

Other cities ranked on CNN's list are Bangkok (Thailand), Tokyo (Japan), Honolulu (Hawaii), Durban (South Africa), New Orleans-Louisiana (the US), Istanbul (Turkey), Hong Kong (China), Paris (France), Mexico city (Mexico), Cairo (Egypt), Marrakesh (Morocco), Cartagena (Colombia), Portland-Oregon (the US), Dakar (Senegal), Bali (Indonesia), Port Louis (Mauritius), Mumbai (India), Miami (the US), Rome (Italy), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Sydney (Australia), and Beijing (China).