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| Goi cuon - Vietnamese Spring Rolls |
A trip to any place seems incomplete without food, because how can you say without having to taste the food of any destination - Wow, amazing savory dish. If you think Vietnam is known only for its remarkable landscapes and cultural complexities, then surely Vietnamese cuisine is an amalgamation of a sample of an enchanting taste and contrasting cuisine.
Vietnam is best known for its age-old traditional dishes, which are often made with simple ingredients. It is distinctive and unforgettable; From warming up the ubiquitous noodle soup to Franco-Vietnamese banh em baguettes. Whether you fancy a lunchtime snack or want to dinner menu, all are exciting flavored. From street-side vendors to high-end restaurants, be sure to taste the salty, spicy, sweet, sour Vietnamese food here. We've covered some of the best traditional Vietnamese dishes that have stood the test of time deliciously.
1. Goi cuon - Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Unlike Chinese spring rolls, one of the best healthy foods in Vietnam are the Goi Cuon translucent spring rolls that are wrapped in traditional rice paper, made of greens, coriander and boar keema or shrimp. Often people like to serve it as breakfast or starter. Originating in the south, this dish wrapped with green bananas and star fruit is served with a peanut-rich sweet sauce and spicy dip with a lettuce salad to eat – every bite is as delicious. If you travel to North Vietnam, it is also called Nem Cuon there. However, Served cold, Goi Cuon is served as a starter before a main course at restaurants.
2. Banh Mi - Vietnamese Sandwich
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| Banh Mi, Vietnamese street food Influenced by French food tradition © Ethnojunkie / Instagram |
Influenced by French food tradition, the Banh mi sandwich is a delicious example of Franco-Vietnamese food originating from the southern part of the country. Influenced by the flavors and ingredients of both countries, banh mi is one of the most popular street food in Vietnam which is a combination of juicy chicken and pickled vegetables. It is considered one of the best sandwiches around the world which is a split baguette filled with meat like pork or chicken. It is cooked with pepper mayo, chili Sriracha and soy and garnished with cucumber, cilantro and jalapeno. Although it is available throughout the country, the Vietnamese sandwich was first made during french colonial rule during the 19th century. The taste of banh mi is so good, few popular cities in the world imitate it. However, you will enjoy other versions of it as well but depending on which part of the country you are in.
3. Banh Xeo - Vietnamese Crispy Pancake
The equivalent of the Indian dosa, one of the most famous dishes in Vietnam and the main dish is Banh xeo. Similar to giant and inexpensive Vietnamese pancakes, this crepe contains shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, egg, and fresh herbs. It is made with coconut milk, greens wrapped with rice paper and turmeric, fried with the filling of your choice and dipped in fish sauce before eating. But it also comes with a sweet, sour, salty and hot side dip. But this recipe is definitely more complicated. You will easily find this dish in most roadside stalls and restaurants, but the best city to taste banh xiao is Ho Chi Minh City.
4. Bun Cha - Vietnamese Grilled Meat Noodle
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| Bun Cha is an authentic Hanoi special dish © Jesspcooks / Instagram |
Bun Cha is an authentic Hanoi special dish, but its glory has been everywhere throughout the country. Even Vietnamese from other provinces try this Hanoi specialty when they come to Hanoi, while it is an all-time favorite of the locals. You can easily find it anywhere in the food stalls and street kitchens across the city. This dish is generally a mix of delicious grilled barbecue pork belly, cold fresh rice noodles with broth, vegetables, fish sauce as well as a handful of chopped papayas, carrots, mixed leaves and herbs. There are many different dishes in Vietnam that are made from Vietnamese noodles, but it is a little different from them and its unique taste makes it stand out. However, this type of Vietnamese dish is usually preferred to be eaten by people at lunchtime. If you have the slightest trouble finding Bun Cha, you can find you advertised under the name "Obama Noodles or Combo Obama".
5. Pho - Vietnamese Noodle Soup
Pocket-friendly and delicious, Pho is the country's most famous ubiquitous food. This delicious soup usually consists of chicken broth or beef with ginger and coriander, which is made with flat rice noodles, herbs and spring onions. While Pho is served with fermented fish or chili sauce. Although people can eat this noodle soup at any time of the day, but mainly they like to eat it for breakfast. However, due to cultural influences, there are variations in its making in different parts of the country. While its origins are a mystery, Pho, originating from northern Vietnam in the late 19th or early 20th century, made its place into cuisine and has become the national dish of Vietnam.
6. Cao lau - Pork on Thick Noodles
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| Cao lau is the best thing to eat in Hoi An © Traveleatsaigon / Instagram |
Central Vietnam is known for making it the best. Famous for its charming waterfront and yellow buildings, Cao lau is the best thing to eat in Hoi An. This iconic Vietnamese dish originates from the trading port in the old town of Hoi An. Cao lau is made from coarse rice flour noodles, pork or shrimp, bean sprouts, greens and herbs. Then the mint and star-anise are flavoured with flavours and served with grilled rice-flour crackers and broth. Be sure to taste this typical Vietnamese dinner with a local salad and green beans. You can only find this dish in Hoi An because it was invented here. Cao lau can be easily identified because the noodles are yellow or gray in color while other types of noodles are white.
7. Mi Quang - Vietnamese Noodle Soup
Originating in the Quang province of Vietnam, Mi Quang is a popular cost-effective noodle dish that is easily recognizable by its yellow colored noodles. This popular lunch item in Vietnamese cuisine is served with protein options such as thick broad rice noodles, flavored oil, chicken, shrimp, fresh sprigs of leaves, peanuts, mint, quail eggs, mussels and eel. It usually comes with a range of condiments such as black pepper and fish sauce shallots. However, this dish is one of vietnam's best food, with Banh Mi Vietnamese ingredients similar to a French baguette. People usually like to eat Mi Quang as a dinner meal. But unlike Pho, Mi Quang's broth has a much richer flavor and only a small amount is used to taste. It holds cultural significance in the cuisine of Vietnam.
8. Com Tam - Vietnamese Broken Rice
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| Com Tam is a ready-to-eat street side food favorite © G.j_choi / Instagram |
Com Tam is a ready-to-eat street side food favorite. This Vietnamese dish, translated as 'broken rice', is made of fractured rice grains. However, the dish is almost exclusive to Ho Chi Minh City but in Vietnam it can be easily found everywhere. The dish is quite popular and has become a favorite breakfast and afternoon dish by many. The dish is served with broken rice, grilled/steamed/shredded pork, fish, ribs, fried eggs, cucumber, carrots, chopped spring onions, vegetables and other toppings. It comes with a small bowl of fish sauce and soup. This Vietnamese dish is sure to stun you with a squeeze of lime, a sprinkling of fresh herbs and flavored spring onions.
9. Banh Cuon - Vietnamese Steamed Rice Rolls
A popular street food served in Vietnam as a fun breakfast option, banh kuen or Vietnamese steamed rice rolls, is a famous Vietnamese food. It is a delicious street food made from rice flour. Banh Cuon is stuffed with seasoned ground pork or seafood, minced wood ear mushrooms, and wrapped in a wrap of fermented rice batter. The dish is typically served with crispy fried shallots, golden brown diced onions, a variety of herbs and a spicy and sweet fish sauce. Like other top Vietnamese dishes, it is sold by street vendors across the country. The taste of this dish is not only great but the way of preparing it is also interesting.
10. Ca Phe Trung - Vietnamese Egg Coffee
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| Ca Phe Trung, a dessert than a drink called Egg Coffee © Thanh23184 / Instagram |
Ca Phe Trung, this is a drink, but it is more of a dessert than a drink. If you don't try this particular style of coffee in Hanoi called Egg Coffee, you're sure to feel remorse - the Hanoi invention. It's so obvious that you'll be really excited for your morning coffee in Vietnam. It is made with two main ingredients: Vietnamese black coffee and egg cream. Although it sounds a bit strange, coffee with eggs, but the innovative style of coffee is loved by lot of people. It's sweet, it's airy, it's indescribable. Egg Coffee, it was invented at Cafe Jiang in Hanoi. When you go to the cafe, you can order your Egg Coffee hot or iced, it's worth a try.
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