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1. Nino's Home
Nino's Home is the YouTube channel of Nguyễn Duy Hoàng (Nino Hoàng), a talented young man with a passion for cooking. He started the channel to pursue his love for food, and now it boasts over 7.6 million subscribers and 815 million views.
Unlike other channels, Nino's Home focuses solely on the ingredients, the food, and the sounds of cooking, accompanied by charming subtitles. A unique aspect of the channel is that the host never reveals his face, always wearing a cute bear hat in his videos. Even his personal Facebook page lacks a clear photo of his face, with the rare exception of a muscle shot posted by him. Nonetheless, his strong hands and gentle, likeable personality have won over his audience. Hoàng enjoys the freedom of cooking without the pressure of showing his face publicly.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKetFmtqdh-kn915crdf72A/
2. Homemade Delights by Mom
Homemade Delights by Mom is a YouTube channel showcasing simple, rustic meals from the peaceful countryside. The channel was created by Hùng, a photographer from Hanoi, who, while working away from home, would visit his mother and film her cooking. The more videos he shot, the more he realized that modern people are drawn to the simplicity of rural life. This inspired him to start the channel, featuring his hardworking mother and her home-cooked dishes.
The videos are carefully edited with smooth transitions and a soothing rural soundtrack, creating a visually satisfying experience. Some standout videos include dishes like sour braised fish, steamed corn, crab noodle soup, and coconut braised pork. Currently, the channel has attracted over 1 million subscribers and 135 million views, a solid achievement in the competitive YouTube market.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnzWba-pdPcKcM2xA8MExhw/
3. Khoai Lang Thang
Khoai Lang Thang, whose real name is Đinh Võ Hoài Phương, was born in 1991 in Ben Tre, a place known for its coconut trees. He now lives and works in Ho Chi Minh City. Khoai Lang Thang is currently one of the most popular travel and food bloggers. Known for his charming smile, humble personality, and witty sense of humor, he brings inspiration through both travel and Vietnamese cuisine. His motto: “Follow your passion but not blindly” is something he holds dear. The channel was launched in February 2017 and has grown to over 2.13 million subscribers and more than 400 million views.
The channel provides viewers with exciting experiences about local food culture across regions like the Mekong Delta, Da Lat, Hue, Hoi An, and even abroad in Thailand and India. Khoai Lang Thang’s videos are meticulously crafted, capturing real and meaningful moments, while promoting the beauty of Vietnam’s nature and culture.
Link: http://youtube.com/khoailangthang
4. Quynh Tran JP & Family - Life in Japan
Let’s take a journey to Japan, where a Vietnamese YouTuber, Quynh Tran, shares exciting food videos on her channel Quynh Tran JP & Family - Life in Japan.
Quynh Tran has become one of the most popular food YouTubers. She launched her channel on June 27, 2018, and after just over two and a half years, it has gained more than 4 million subscribers and videos that attract millions of views, with a total of 1.7 billion views.
Unlike other channels that focus on giant food portions, Quynh Tran’s channel immerses you in the world of delicious, mouth-watering dishes. The content mainly revolves around eating and cooking, with a variety of visually stunning dishes. There are Japanese meals as well as Vietnamese specialties like mango salad with crab, hu tieu, and stir-fried quail eggs with tamarind. Viewers can't help but drool while watching Quynh Tran’s clips. Her adorable son, Sa, also adds to the charm, becoming a viral sensation and meme on the internet.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfqlEBRWzGJEFOdcL_RJycA
5. Delicious Dishes
Delicious Dishes is a YouTube channel dedicated to sharing mouthwatering recipes with everyone. Launched in 2013, it has since attracted over 2 million subscribers and more than 500 million views. The channel is run by a beautiful woman named Hồng Nhung, who shares her love for food through her videos. Hồng Nhung says, "My passion is eating, and whenever I have free time, I create videos to showcase my favorite dishes and share them with all of you."
The channel primarily features simple and easy-to-make dishes that Hồng Nhung teaches herself. She records the cooking process and shares it with her audience. Some of the popular dishes featured on the channel include: dragon fruit pancakes, stuffed squid with tomato sauce, sweet and sour pork ribs, and banana ice cream. Each recipe is carefully explained step by step, making it easy for viewers to follow along. For anyone who loves food or wants to prepare delicious meals for their family, Delicious Dishes is a great channel to explore for helpful culinary knowledge.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/An1TV/
6. Flavors of the Homeland
The YouTube channel Flavors of the Homeland, hosted by Bếp Ông Thọ, offers a refreshing take on traditional cooking with a focus on rustic, homegrown flavors. The channel has gained a loyal following, attracting over 900 thousand subscribers and more than 128 million views, with every video receiving hundreds of positive comments.
Viewers often comment on the serene, nostalgic atmosphere of the videos, evoking memories of traditional home-cooked meals. For those from Northern Vietnam, Flavors of the Homeland brings back the taste of childhood with every dish. The videos are filmed in a lush garden, with the host speaking softly and clearly, carefully guiding viewers through each step of preparing rural delicacies like braised duck with starfruit, clay-baked chicken, grilled intestines, and fish cooked in a clay pot. The step-by-step instructions, along with helpful tips for seasoning and prepping, bring the heart of traditional Vietnamese cooking to life. It's clear that Bếp Ông Thọ has a deep love for cooking and the authentic flavors of the countryside, a passion that radiates through his genuine and heartfelt videos.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS7soN7zF03VQ3RFSOv7a5Q/
A South Korean YouTuber currently managing a food channel with millions of views in Vietnam, WOOSSI TV, is hosted by Park Woo Sung, known as Woossi. Born on January 5, 1996, he has been living in Vietnam for over 10 years. Woossi's channel boasts more than 1.72 million subscribers and over 400 million views.
On WOOSSI TV, viewers can explore a variety of delicious dishes from both Vietnam and around the world, as well as creations made by Woossi himself. He also introduces the unique and rich flavors of Vietnamese cuisine to his Korean audience. Woossi's cheerful and friendly demeanor while enjoying Vietnamese food has made a great impression on his viewers.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUsk1z-BGZ7xAMmQ60eMLxQ
9. Gordon Ramsay
The top spot goes to none other than the world-renowned celebrity chef, Gordon Ramsay, with his YouTube channel of the same name. Gordon Ramsay is famous globally for his appearances on popular cooking shows and the prestigious awards he has won. His YouTube channel currently boasts nearly 20 million subscribers and close to 4 billion views.
On his channel, Ramsay shares his expertise on preparing sophisticated Western dishes, such as ostrich eggs and lamb, as well as more familiar items like burgers and fries. He also posts videos documenting his culinary adventures around the world, including a memorable experience in Vietnam. Ramsay was deeply impressed by the diverse and vibrant Vietnamese cuisine, exploring street food in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, touring the Mekong Delta, and enjoying seafood feasts in Phan Thiết. To Ramsay, Vietnamese food holds an irresistible charm, with each bite making him more fascinated.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIEv3lZ_tNXHzL3ox-_uUGQ
10. 李子柒 Liziqi
When it comes to the most beloved food channels on YouTube, 李子柒 Liziqi definitely stands out. Liziqi, a highly popular Chinese food blogger, is often referred to by the media as the 'fairy chef'. With over 17.5 million subscribers and nearly 3 billion views, every new video she uploads garners millions of views and widespread admiration.
Liziqi's videos primarily showcase how she prepares traditional dishes and makes household items using natural ingredients, many of which she grows herself or collects from the surrounding nature. After spending 8 years traveling and working hard to make a living, coupled with her grandmother’s severe illness, Liziqi returned to her rural village in 2012 to live with her grandmother. This pivotal decision led to the creation of a new genre in the Chinese internet world — ancient-style cooking. It was this shift that made Liziqi a star — renowned for her beauty, talent, and the timeless appeal of her content.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoC47do520os_4DBMEFGg4A/featured
11. Tuệ Vân
If most of the YouTube channels in this list focus on dishes made with animal-based ingredients, then the channel featured here is perfect for those who prefer vegetarian meals and enjoy hearing inspiring life lessons.
Tuệ Vân is a YouTube channel run by the Buddhist nun, Sư cô Tuệ Vân. The videos on the channel not only guide viewers through making delicious vegetarian dishes but also offer thoughtful readings of meaningful life literature. Currently, the channel has over 23 million views and a vast collection of insightful videos.
The Tuệ Vân channel was created with the intention of introducing simple and nourishing vegetarian recipes, ideal for both newcomers to vegetarianism and those committed to a plant-based lifestyle. The cooking instructions are simplified so that everyone can follow along, making vegetarian eating easier and more enjoyable. The dishes showcased on the channel, such as mushroom hot pot, vegetarian curry, and noodle salads, are easy to prepare and full of flavor. If you're a fan of vegetarian food, check out Tuệ Vân’s YouTube channel for delicious, simple, and healthy recipes.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS_zZToFMgLDhFaH8isgyBw
