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.
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.
Cà Phê Sữa Đá: Vietnam’s Iced Milk Coffee And Daily Ritual
Vietnam’s iced milk coffee is strong, sweet, cold, and built for slow mornings on the sidewalk.
Bánh Cuốn: Vietnam’s Steamed Rice Rolls
Silky steamed rice rolls, savory pork filling, fried shallots, and nước chấm make bánh cuốn one of Vietnam’s great breakfast dishes.
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.
Chả Cá Lã Vọng: Hanoi Turmeric Fish With Dill
A sizzling Hanoi classic of turmeric fish, fresh dill, noodles, peanuts, herbs, and bold Northern Vietnamese flavor.
Gỏi Cuốn: Vietnam’s Fresh Spring Rolls
Fresh, herb-packed, and dipped in sauce, gỏi cuốn is one of Vietnam’s cleanest and most refreshing bites.
Bánh Xèo: Vietnam’s Crispy Sizzling Pancake Worth Wrapping By Hand
A crispy golden Vietnamese pancake wrapped with herbs, greens, and dipped bite by bite.
Cao Lầu: Hội An’s Chewy Pork Noodles
Hội An’s cao lầu is a chewy pork noodle bowl built on texture, herbs, crispy noodles, and a small hit of savory sauce.