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.
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.
Cơm Hến: Huế’s Spicy Baby Clam Rice
Cool rice, tiny clams, fiery chili, herbs, and crunch make cơm hến one of Huế’s most unforgettable dishes.
Bánh Khọt: Vũng Tàu’s Crispy Mini Coconut Pancakes
Crispy, coconut-scented, and wrapped in fresh herbs, bánh khọt is one of Vũng Tàu’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.
Mì Vịt Tiềm: Vietnamese Duck Noodle Soup With Deep Herbal Broth
A dark, herbal Vietnamese duck noodle soup with tender roasted duck, springy egg noodles, and deep Chinese-Vietnamese flavor.
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.
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 Căn: Central Vietnam’s Mini Rice Pancakes Worth Hunting Down
Tiny charcoal-cooked rice pancakes from Central Vietnam, served hot with dipping sauce, herbs, and serious street food charm.
Bún Mắm: Southern Vietnam’s Fermented Fish Noodle Soup
A bold Southern Vietnamese noodle soup built on fermented fish broth, seafood, herbs, and Mekong Delta flavor.
Bánh Bèo: Huế’s Steamed Rice Cakes And Central Vietnamese Street Food
Tiny steamed rice cakes from Huế topped with dried shrimp, crispy pork, scallion oil, and fish sauce.
Bánh Canh Cua: Vietnam’s Thick Crab Noodle Soup
A silky, crab-rich Vietnamese noodle soup with thick chewy noodles and serious comfort food energy.
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.
Bún Bò Huế: Vietnam’s Spicy Beef Noodle Soup From Huế
A fiery Central Vietnamese noodle soup with beef, lemongrass, chili oil, herbs, and serious depth.
Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang: Southern Vietnam’s Pork And Seafood Noodle Soup
A clean, rich Southern Vietnamese pork and seafood noodle soup every traveler should try in Saigon.
Cơm Tấm: The Broken Rice Plate Every Saigon Food Lover Should Know
Smoky grilled pork, broken rice, egg meatloaf, pickles, and fish sauce make cơm tấm one of Saigon’s essential rice plates.
Bánh Mì: Vietnam’s Crispy Baguette With A Street Food Soul
A crackling Vietnamese baguette filled with pâté, pickles, herbs, chili, and street food soul.
Phở Bò: Vietnam’s Essential Beef Noodle Soup
Vietnam’s essential beef noodle soup starts with clear broth, tender beef, rice noodles, and fresh herbs.