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.
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.
Bánh Tráng Nướng: Đà Lạt’s Crispy Grilled Rice Paper Snack
Smoky, crispy, and loaded with savory toppings, bánh tráng nướng is the street snack every traveler should try in Đà Lạt.
Bánh Đa Cua: Hải Phòng’s Red Rice Noodle Soup With Crab
Chewy red rice noodles, fragrant field-crab broth, fresh greens, and crisp toppings make bánh đa cua one of Hải Phòng’s essential dishes.
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.
Nem Nướng: Vietnam’s Grilled Pork Sausage Wraps
Smoky grilled pork, fresh herbs, rice paper, and rich dipping sauce make nem nướng one of Vietnam’s most satisfying street food wraps.
Bún Riêu: Vietnam’s Crab And Tomato Noodle Soup
A bright, tangy Vietnamese crab and tomato noodle soup loaded with herbs, rice noodles, tofu, and deep street food flavor.
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.
Bún Chả: Hanoi’s Smoky Grilled Pork Noodles
Smoky grilled pork, fresh herbs, rice noodles, and warm fish sauce make bún chả one of Hanoi’s essential dishes.