What To Eat In Vietnam
A growing guide to Vietnamese dishes, street foods, sauces, herbs, snacks, noodles, rice plates, soups, desserts, and regional specialties worth knowing. Start with the classics, then keep going deeper.
Chè Chuối: Vietnam’s Banana Coconut Tapioca Dessert
Creamy coconut milk, tender banana, and chewy tapioca make chè chuối one of Vietnam’s most comforting desserts.
Bún Quậy: Phú Quốc’s Fresh Seafood Noodle Soup
Fresh noodles, island seafood, and a fiery sauce you mix yourself make Bún Quậy one of Phú Quốc’s essential dishes.
Canh Chua Cá: Southern Vietnam’s Sweet And Sour Fish Soup
A bright tamarind fish soup filled with pineapple, vegetables, and the unmistakable flavors of Southern Vietnam.
Cá Kho Tộ: Southern Vietnam’s Caramelized Clay Pot Fish
Tender fish, black pepper, and savory caramel sauce make this Southern Vietnamese classic impossible to eat without rice.
Xôi Mặn: Vietnam’s Savory Sticky Rice Breakfast
Warm sticky rice, smoky sausage, rich scallion oil, and crispy shallots make xôi mặn one of Vietnam’s most satisfying breakfasts.
Chả Giò: Vietnam’s Crispy Fried Spring Rolls
Crispy, savory, and wrapped with fresh herbs, chả giò is one Vietnamese dish every traveler should try.
Bò Kho: Vietnam’s Beef Stew Made For Baguette
A rich, fragrant Vietnamese beef stew served with crusty baguette, bò kho is one of Vietnam’s most comforting dishes.
Bún Thịt Nướng: Vietnamese Grilled Pork Vermicelli
Smoky grilled pork, cool vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, peanuts, and nước chấm make bún thịt nướng one of Vietnam’s most satisfying noodle bowls.