Vietnamese food is known to be
both healthy and robust in flavour, thanks its generous combination of fresh
herbs and greens, paired with rice, noodles, seafood, pork and beef. While many
cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City offer plenty of fine-dining venues
and five-star hotel restaurants decked out in extravagant settings, some of the
best Vietnamese delicacies are actually found at roadside eateries, vibrant
street markets, and humble-looking restaurants.
1 Pho
Pho is essentially Vietnam’s
signature dish, comprising rice noodles in a flavourful soup with meat and
various greens, plus a side of fermented fish or chilli sauce. A basic bowl
contains beef slices, beef meatballs or beef flank, topped with bean sprouts,
lime wedges, and fresh herbs such as basil, mint, cilantro, and onions.
Depending on the restaurant or roadside stall, you can also opt for more exotic
ingredients such as beef tendon, thinly-sliced pig stomach, and flank with
cartilage.
2 Banh Mi
Banh mi is a unique
French-Vietnamese sandwich that’s great for when you’re in need of a quick meal
that consists of a toasted baguette sandwich, pickled vegetables, pate, butter,
soy sauce, cilantro, chillies, and hot peppers. Most banh mi sellers also offer
a wide range of meat fillings, including roasted pork belly, fried egg, grilled
pork loin, fried fish with turmeric and dill,...
3 Banh Xeo
Similar to a crepe or pancake,
banh xeo is made of rice flour, coconut milk, and turmeric, which you can fill
it with vermicelli noodles, chicken, pork or beef slices, shrimps, sliced
onions, beansprouts, and mushrooms. Eat like a local by wrapping your banh xeo
in mustard leaf, lettuce leaves or rice papers together with lemongrass pork
skewers, mint leaves, basil, before dipping in fermented peanut sauce.
4 Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls
Vietnamese fresh spring rolls
consist of thin vermicelli noodles, pork slices, shrimp, basil, and lettuce,
all tightly wrapped in translucent banh trang (rice papers). Due to its subtle
flavour, goi cuon is usually dipped into ground chillies and a hoisin-based
dipping sauce topped with crushed peanuts. This popular snack or appetiser is
also a healthier alternative to cha gio, which is a deep-fried egg roll made
with a combination of mung bean noodles, minced pork, and various spices.
5 Mi Quang
Mi quang may be available at most
restaurants in Vietnam, but it actually originates from Da Nang. Easily
distinguished by its yellow-coloured rice noodles, this dish is a hearty mix of
bone broth seasoned with fish sauce, black pepper, shallot, and garlic, as well
as meaty ingredients such as river shrimp, boiled quails eggs, and roast pork.
As with most Vietnamese dishes, mi quang also comes with a variety of herbs,
including basil, peanuts, coriander, lettuce, sliced banana flowers, and sesame
rice crackers.
6 Com Tam
Com tam literally translates to
‘broken rice’ in Vietnamese, and is traditionally served with fried egg, diced
green onions, and a variety of meats. Toppings options include barbecued pork
chop, shredded pork skin, and steamed pork and egg patty. Com tam also comes
with a side of pickled vegetables, cucumber slices, and Vietnamese dipping
sauce.
7 Banh Cuon
Also known as rolled cake, banh
cuon is great for when you’re feeling peckish whilst sightseeing in Vietnam. A
combination of ground meat, minced wood ear mushroom, onions, Vietnamese ham,
steamed beansprouts, and cucumbers that’s wrapped in a steamed rice flour
sheet, its overall taste is surprisingly mild despite the savoury ingredients.
For added flavour, you can dip the banh cuon into nuoc cham sauce. Due to its
popularity amongst travellers, you can easily spot plenty of roadside vendors
selling banh cuon close to tourist sights and nightlife districts.
8 Ca Kho To
Ca kho to is a must try if you’re
a fan of fish, consisting of a catfish fillet that’s braised and served in a
clay pot. Mostly available in cities in southern Vietnam, particularly Ho ChiMinh, this dish is prepared by slicing a whole catfish into fillets before
caramelising it in a thick gravy made with a combination of soy sauce, fish
sauce, sugar, shallots, garlic, and various spices and seasonings. Ca kho to is
known for its intense sweet-salty flavour, so this dish is always served with a
plate of white rice and fresh greens.
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08 Best Vietnamese Food
Reviewed by Vietnam Sapa Tours
on
January 19, 2018
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Reviewed by Vietnam Sapa Tours
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January 19, 2018
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