Let us start our journey by going through a list of 12 best Vietnamese foods, which are considered must-eats in Vietnam!

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Phở – The worldwide icon of Vietnamese cuisine

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Phở have been the worldwide icon of Vietnamese cuisine and surely one of  the famous type of  Vietnamese noodle. The noodle of dish are called “Banh Pho” which made from a typical type of Vermicelli in Vietnam with salty Sweet Broth that is made from animal bones (some chefs use chicken’s, some may use pig’s, it really depends), a mixture of herbs and meat (depends, also).

Usually, there are two kinds of Pho: Pho Ga (Chicken Vermicelli Soup) and Pho Bo (Beef Vermicelli Soup), in which the latter one is more well-known. These two types of Pho differ in their topping, while Pho Ga often merely goes with boiled chicken meat and herb, Pho Bo’s toppings are more diverse.

Bánh Mì- Vietnamese sandwich

Banh Mi’s most outstanding aspect that makes it become a popular choice in Vietnam might be its convenience. People can find Banh Mi roughly anywhere along the street in each urban region of Vietnam.

The origin of the bánh mì can be traced back to the French-style breakfast platters that were popular during Vietnam’s colonial era. Crusty baguettes, processed meats, pickled vegetables and pate were served individually until the late 1950s. The modern bánh mì was created in Saigon when the Le family, refugees from the north and owners of a small restaurant in District 3, began putting the ingredients inside the baguette so that the meal could be enjoyed on-the-go. They also increased the vegetables-to-meat ratio to create a much more affordable sandwich. These simple alterations proved to be revolutionary, leading the bánh mì to fast become the breakfast fare of millions. Today, bánh mì carts are ubiquitous throughout Vietnam.

Gỏi Cuốn -“Freshest Dish”

If you are tired of the fatty fried food and absolutely want to get rid of them, then Goi Cuon is definitely for you! There are thousands of Goi Cuon’s edition. Like Banh Mi, it will be made based on customers’ orders. However, the main ingredients are often lettuce, some kinds of herbs and boiled meat or seafood. These ingredients will be wrapped tightly by a rice paper, then the roll can be dipped into the sauce, which is diverse depending on the chef making it.

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In the capital of Vietnam, you can find many delicious local dishes, especially- bun cha. This simple dish is a great combination of savory and fresh flavors, it has a vibrant color and the harmony of the meat and vegetables is incomparable.

The highlight of bun cha is definitely the broth (or dipping sauce). To make the sweet and sour soul of this dish, the cook mixes fish sauce, vinegar, and sugar together. The ingredients might sound simple but the taste varies from one shop to the next because every Hanoin has their own ratio they follow. Diners can tell whether their bun cha is good or bad by the flavor of the sauce.

Nem Rán (Vietnamese Fried Spring Roll)

Fried spring roll was brought to Hanoi from the Southern part of vietnam and this dish has rapidly become a favorite one of Hanoian, and to express the affection as well as to remember the real origin of the dish, people here call it “Nem Sai Gon”.
Unlike popular myth, Vietnamese do not eat fried spring rolls with rice everyday. In fact it is a preferred food on special occasions such as Tet and other family festivities. Spring rolls not always go along with rice but also seen with round noodle in the mouth-watering bún nem dish.
Like other dishes in Vietnam, Nem Ran also has several recipe versions varying on families and regions of Vietnam. This may be the most interesting feature in Nem recipe. The perfect combination of sour, sweet, and salty is really made the best Vietnamese spring rolls.

Bánh Cuốn – Perfect for Breakfast

Bánh cuốn is a popular Vietnamese street food item consisting of steamed rice rolls stuffed with pork (banh cuon nhan thit), mushrooms (banh cuon than tri), or both (banh cuon Ha Noi). The dish is usually served with a fried shallot dip, sweet and sour fish sauce (nuoc mam chua ngot), a variety of fresh herbs, and lime-based sauce on the side.

It takes a special kind of skill to prepare these steamed rolls which should always be extremely thin and translucent. Bánh cuốn is usually consumed for breakfast in Vietnam, while a similar version of the dish is also present in Thai cuisine, where it is known as khao phan.

Bún Bò Huế (Hue-style Beef Noodles)

Bún bò huế is a staple Vietnamese soup that is traditionally consumed for breakfast, consisting of pork and beef bones broth, bun noodles, lemongrass, shrimp paste, lime juice, and a variety of herbs. The soup is much spicier than most Vietnamese soups, and its flavor is often described as rich and complex.

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Cà Phê Trứng (Vietnamese Egg Coffee)

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Egg coffee is a sweet and dense Vietnamese beverage that traditionally consists of strong black coffee that is mixed with a combination of egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk. The two come together in the most surprising way, and, even more surprisingly, this combination rocks!

Cơm Tấm (Broken Rice)

Cơm tấm is a traditional Vietnamese dish that’s typically sold as street food. This type of rice, in fact, used to be only for the lower class of society. However, in these modern days, thanks to its cultural value as a past reflector, the dish is a signature dish of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).
Broken rice has a texture that’s similar to normal rice, just smaller. When served, cơm tấm is accompanied by numerous toppings such as fried eggs, shredded pork skin, grilled pork chops, or deep-fried fish patties.

Mì Quảng (Quang Noodle)

Like Bun Bo Hue, Mi Quang (Quang Noodle) is noodles made in Quang way. This specific type of noodles has its origin from the central province of Quang Nam, Vietnam. Unlike other types of rice noodles, which often have a round appearance and white color, Quang Noodles impress tourists by their two signature features: the flat appearance as well as the specific yellow color.

This Vietnamese classic consists of a combination of flat rice noodles and yellow egg noodles that are served with a small amount of flavorful meat broth and crispy fresh vegetables and herbs such as banana blossoms, lettuce, cilantro, scallions, and Vietnamese coriander.

Bánh Xèo – “Vietnamese Pancake”

Loosely translated as sizzling pancakes, bánh xèo is a famous Vietnamese dish that combines crunchy crêpes with a variety of savory ingredients. The distinctive Vietnamese element in these nourishing pancakes is rice flour, which is combined with water, turmeric, and coconut milk or coconut cream in order to create the thick yellow batter.

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Chè (Sweet Soup)

Vietnamese chè dishes include any traditional sweet soup, beverage, pudding, or any other custard-like dessert that is made with a base of either water or coconut cream and served either hot or cold. Other ingredients for making chè include various jellies and fruits, beans and pulses, rice and grains, and even tubers and cereals.

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Each country has its own symbolic national dish that is catch the whole world’s attention and nothing is more uniquely Vietnamese than Pho. Probably no one could complain after try this, even the pickest tourists. And of course there is no better place to eat Pho than in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Here are the 5 locations in the Old Quarter where you can find the best bowl of Pho, according to the local people:

No. 49 Bat Dan street

Located right at the center of the Old Quarter, this little food shop has been here since the 1960s. Selling only beef noodle, A bowl of Pho here still retains the original taste like the first time it was introduced. The broth is clear and delicate with reduced goodness of bone marrow but is not fatty. The beef is soft and tender with a pale pink hue.

When coming to the shop, one must follow the tradition: queue and self-served at the counter instead of waiting for the waiters to come to you, which is popular in many street foodshop in Vietnam. If you are in a hurry, it is not recommended to eat here since it might take a while standing in long line during high time. It can cost from 50,000 to 70,000 for a bowl

Hang Trong street (at the corner with Hang Gai street)

Probably there is nothing more Vietnamese than eating on the street side where most of the best food come from. A bowl of Pho at the junction of Hang Gai and Hang Trong actually proves no exception. You can only find the smallest type of stools instead of tables here. Those professional foodies can hold the bowl on one hand a pair of chopsticks on the others, slurping the clear broth without any difficulty. If you can’t be skillful like them, just placing the bowl on the stool. Selling only between 5 -7pm, this street vendors attracts not only frequent locals but also intrigued passerby for an afternoon snack. It only charges you 30,000 for a bowl of Pho.

Pho Suong on No. 24 Trung Yen alley

Walking off from the lake, strolling into Dinh Liet street where plenty of scarfs, souvenirs and paintings are sold, you can find a tiny alley called Trung Yen where Pho Suong is located. Like many other popular places, this little shop has been here for many years. The broth here is famous to be light but still retains the sweetness of meat and bone marrow. Beef here is sliced in big chunk but is definitely still very tender and succulent in your mouth. The shop may be a little small but the owners are friendly and always delighted to serve you.

No. 10 Ly Quoc Su street

To the food lovers, Pho at 10 Ly Quoc Su street (near the Cathedral) means the ultimate stamp of quality. If one only has one chance to eat Pho in Hanoi, it is always highly recommended to eat it here. The broth, the noodle and the beef and other spices are perfectly tuned to create an atmosphere that will give you a fantastic feeling of wonder and stimulate your mind.

There are many different types of beef you can choose in your bowl of Pho. Fried curler or Quay here are always delicious to dip into the hot delicate broth, which make it more succulent and addictive.

No. 65 Lan Ong street

While the traditional Pho is with beef, there are also the modern adapted version with chicken.  When the last sunray of light was just about to disappear completely, the stars are about to starts its dance in the sky, it’s high time for the shop to open. All the tables and chairs are set up on the pavement. Many young and trendy Vietnamese frequent this place when thinking about chicken Pho. You can have the traditional soup type but this place is renowned for its dried Pho where the broth is separated from the noodle. They have a mysterious mixing sauce that is secretly hidden under a good serving of Pho and chicken. This is the perfect idea substituting for a hot bowl of Pho when you are in a desperate fix for one in a hot summer night.

Source: graylinevietnam

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