Some “strand and broth” dishes of Vietnam (Photo: worldkings.org)

The decision was based on nominations by the Vietnam Records Organisation (VietKings) earlier this year.

Accordingly, the Appraisal Council of WorldKings approved an application for the country owning the most “strand and broth” dishes in the world (164).

Vietnam is also acknowledged as the country with the most kinds of “mam” (salted fish) and dishes make from “mam” with typical favours in the world (100), the country with the most dishes made from flowers (272 dishes made from 43 different flowers).

The Southeast Asian country also has the most kinds of special roll in the world (103) and the most dishes made from rice flour (143).