“Bánh đa cua” is named world’s best red noodle soup with crab. (Photo: Taste Atlas)

This colorful noodle soup is a local specialty hailing from Hai Phong, the article wrote.

It consists of a pork-based broth, topped with a variety of ingredients such as crab meat, fresh herbs, pork balls, and either sausage (chả lụa) or ground meat wrapped with betel leaves (bò lá lốt), Taste Atlas said. 

The ingredients may vary depending on the establishment it is sold in, but each bowl needs to have a serving of locally-made noodles (bánh đa) that are characterized by their light red hue. Lime wedges, lettuce, perilla leaves, or sliced chili peppers are usually served on the side, the food website shared.

Many people believe that taking a food tour in Hai Phong without trying crab noodles would make it an incomplete journey.

Taste Atlas is an encyclopedia of flavors and is a world atlas showcasing traditional dishes, local ingredients, and authentic restaurants. The website has cataloged over 10,000 foods and drinks from across the world since its inception, with there being tens of thousands delicacies yet to be researched and mapped.