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.
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.
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.
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.
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.