Cuisine in Vietnam

Pho

Flat rice noodles in beef bone broth—Vietnam's national dish

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Rice noodles, Beef bone broth, Beef, Herbs

Banh Mi

French baguette sandwich filled with pate, vegetables, and herbs

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Wheat bread, Pate, Pickled vegetables, Herbs

Bun Cha

Charcoal-grilled pork with rice vermicelli dipped in sweet-sour sauce

• Region: Hanoi
• Main ingredients: Rice vermicelli, Pork belly, Nuoc mam, Herbs

Goi Cuon (Fresh Spring Rolls)

Healthy appetizer wrapping vegetables, shrimp, and meat in rice paper

• Region: Southern Vietnam
• Main ingredients: Rice paper, Shrimp, Pork, Herbs

Bun Bo Hue

Spicy beef noodle soup with lemongrass aroma—Hue specialty

• Region: Hue
• Main ingredients: Rice noodles, Beef bone broth, Lemongrass, Red chili

Cao Lau

Thick noodles made firm with lye water, tossed in sweet-savory sauce

• Region: Hoi An
• Main ingredients: Rice noodles, Roast pork, Herbs, Croutons

Com Tam

Broken rice topped with grilled pork and fried egg—a common dish

• Region: Southern Vietnam
• Main ingredients: Broken rice, Pork, Nuoc cham, Pickles

Cha Ca La Vong

Turmeric-flavored white fish stir-fried with dill, served over noodles

• Region: Hanoi
• Main ingredients: Snakehead fish, Dill, Peanuts, Rice noodles

Nem Ran (Fried Spring Rolls)

Crispy fried rolls filled with pork and glass noodles

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Rice paper, Pork, Glass noodles, Wood ear mushroom

Banh Xeo

Vietnamese-style savory pancake made with rice flour and turmeric, filled with ingredients

• Region: Southern Vietnam
• Main ingredients: Rice flour, Coconut milk, Shrimp, Bean sprouts