VIETNAM
The food in Vietnam is as fascinating and vibrant as its culture. This is one of our favorite countries for food.
From the northern, central, and southern regions, explore the regional differences and exceptional flavors. Street food dominates as well as iconic dishes like pho, banh mi, bun cha and more.
Savor the fresh herbs, tasty unique desserts, and local drinks that make for a remarkable culinary adventure.
Dive into the in-depth food guides for the best local specialties and where to have them across the country.
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7 Must-Experience Cooking Classes in Saigon
Cooking classes in Saigon offer a delicious immersion into the nuances of Vietnamese cooking. Vietnamese food, loved around the world for its fresh ingredients, textures, and flavors, is one of our favorite cuisines. On our culinary travels around Vietnam, we took several cooking classes to learn about the cuisine and its unique ingredients. In Saigon,…
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7 Cooking Classes in Hoi an That Truly Deliver
While exploring the local food in central Vietnam, we took Hoi An cooking classes to better understand the fundamental ingredients of Vietnamese cuisine. The best fresh herbs, featuring prominently in Vietnamese cooking, come from the region. In the ancient city of Hoi An, you’ll find several cooking classes offering visits to the herb gardens, local…
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The Best 7 Food Tours In Saigon For Authentic Vietnamese Culinary Experiences
Saigon, or Ho Chi Minh City, is home to some of the finest regional Vietnamese cuisine. While you’re spoilt for choice, the varied foods, aromas, and flavors can get overwhelming for first-time visitors. Food tours in Saigon help you explore the city’s food offerings at your own pace. It is also one of our favorite…
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7 Most Flavorful Food Tours in Hanoi for Street Food
Hanoi was the first city in Vietnam we visited, and we found the local food scene overwhelming. Taking food tours in Hanoi with local guides helped us understand the cuisine and local food culture. Northern Vietnamese food is distinctive from the rest of the country, and it is influenced by China, its northern neighbor. After…
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Bun Bo Hue Recipe: How To Make Authentic Hue Spicy Noodle Soup
A bold and flavorful soup, this Bun Bo Hue recipe is for one of Vietnam’s most famous soups, rivaling Pho. It’s a rich and soulful soup loaded with tender slices of beef and pork and fragrant herbs. With each exceptionally delicious bite, you’ll find yourself craving this Hue-style noodle soup even more. What is Bun…
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Discover the Best Asian Beers: 17 Must-Try Brews and Craft Breweries
While on our quest for authentic food in Southeast Asia, we were surprised to learn that the growth rate of beer consumption in Asia is one of the highest in the world. Factors including the climate and a proliferating young middle-class population have contributed to the exponential growth of Asian beers and their popularity. You’ll…
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10 Facts About Vietnamese Food Culture That Will Surprise You
Vietnamese food culture is in a class of its own. On our authentic food quest through Southeast Asia, we learned firsthand about this amazing cuisine. Traveling throughout Vietnam, starting in Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, we noticed differences in the food and food culture. The Vietnamese are extremely proud of their cuisine. And, they…
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Easy Bun Rieu Recipe: How To Make Vietnamese Crab Noodle Soup
This easy bun rieu recipe is for an utterly delicious Vietnamese crab noodle soup. The star of the dish are crab meatballs swimming in a rich and savory tomato-based broth. Served with fresh Vietnamese herbs, each flavorful spoonful will leave you craving more. What is Bun Rieu? Bun Rieu is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup…
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What Does Durian Taste Like: How To Appreciate It Despite Its Smell
What does durian taste like was one question we had while exploring the local food specialties in Southeast Asia. This infamous fruit inspires much debate, and people either love it or hate it. In each country we visited, the presence of durian was widespread in dishes as well as snacks and desserts. Durian taste is…
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Best Danang Food Tour To Take For An Authentic Experience
The cuisine in Central Vietnam has a lot to offer. A food tour in Da Nang was the perfect opportunity to feed our curiosity and learn about the local specialties. Guiding us were two Danang locals who knew the ins and out of Danang street food and the places where locals go. This Danang food…
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Best Authentic Vietnamese Peanut Sauce Recipe For A Creamy Dipping Sauce
This easy Vietnamese peanut sauce recipe is perfect for dipping and drizzling over spring rolls, noodles, salads, and more. It comes together in less than 10 minutes with peanut butter, hoisin sauce and fresh lime juice. It’s creamy, absolutely delicious and the easiest way to bring your Asian dishes to life. What is Vietnamese Peanut…
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6 Reasons Virtual Vietnamese Cooking Classes Can Be Fun
Taking online Vietnamese cooking classes is one of the most delicious ways to visit the country without physically traveling there. A cuisine we adore and a country we have explored, the food from Vietnam remains one of our top favorites. However, recreating Vietnamese food at home always felt intimidating. The dishes look complex and knowing…
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The 10 Best Vietnamese Cookbooks You Want To Have in Your Kitchen
Vietnamese cookbooks are an essential staple to a worldly kitchen. After all, Vietnamese food is one of the most exquisite Asian cuisines and definitely one of our favorites. Cooking Vietnamese food requires learning about the specific and complementing ingredients as well as the essential cooking techniques. A few authors stand out when it comes to…
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Your Guide to Vietnamese Street Food: 20 Local Foods Worth Trying
Vietnamese street food is tasting the real Vietnam with unique differences across regions and cities. The north and south of the country are home to some of the most iconic Vietnamese street foods. While the central region brings a melting pot of flavors in beautifully presented dishes. Regardless of where you are in the country,…
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5 Best Authentic Vietnamese Sauces That Will Amaze You
Vietnamese sauces are an essential part of Vietnamese cuisine. While rice is certainly the main basis for Vietnamese cuisine, a Vietnamese dipping sauce is often used alongside. In Vietnam, sauces are present on every table and street food stalls to accompany the main dishes. Typically, a characteristic small porcelain bowl contains the sought out Vietnamese…
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Best Authentic Vietnamese Broken Rice Com Tam Recipe with Grilled Pork
This Vietnamese broken rice recipe is for a simple to make iconic Saigon food. Full of flavor, the soft and fluffy broken rice with grilled pork chops and an outstanding fish sauce will excite your taste buds. What is Broken Rice? Broken rice as the name suggests, are rice grains that are damaged during harvesting,…
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The Best Pho You Want to Slurp on in Vietnam
Pho in Vietnam is one of the most famous dishes in the country. A classic noodle dish, pho is considered the national dish of Vietnam. Visiting Vietnam without eating pho would make your visit incomplete. It is not only a delicious bowl of soup, but pho also provides tasty lenses into Vietnamese culture. The story…
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10 of the Best Authentic Food in Hanoi You Must Eat
This Hanoi food guide is an introduction to the local specialties from Northern Vietnam. Vietnamese cuisine varies by region. Each city, even each village, has its own list of unique local specialties. Hanoi is no exception. Many of the popular Vietnamese dishes originated here. Namely, the famous Vietnamese noodle soup pho is a Hanoi food…
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Banh Mi – The Best Vietnamese Sandwich to Fall in Love With
“That’s a symphony in a sandwich” is how Anthony Bourdain described the most famous Vietnamese sandwich called the Banh Mì. If you’re planning on traveling to Vietnam, the one sandwich you will not want to miss is the banh mi. This iconic sandwich has been consistently ranked as one of the best sandwiches in the…
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Guide to the Best of the Food in Saigon: 15 Local Foods Not to Miss
Ho Chi Minh City, or as the locals refer to it as Saigon, is a vibrant and dazzling metropolis. The food in Saigon includes flavors from all over Vietnam as well as regional specialties. Great food can be found all over the city. From little storefronts, street food stalls, restaurants and markets, the spicy, sweet…
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Guide To The Best Food in Hoi An and Authentic Restaurants
This guide to the best food in Hoi An takes you on a culinary journey through the local specialties not to miss. Hoi An consistently ranks amongst the top destinations for food in Asia. This ancient port city in central Vietnam, is known for its cuisine that is both lavish in flavors and appearance. Once…
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How To Make Vietnamese Pizza: Best Street Food Recipe
Vietnamese pizza, a popular street food is made with rice paper topped with all forms of goodness – pork, shrimp, and egg. Extremely simple to make, this fun no-oven required savory and sweet Vietnamese pizza will become a new favorite. What is Vietnamese Pizza or Bánh Tráng Nướng This unique Vietnamese pizza is one of…
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A Guide to The Best of Hue Food and Authentic Restaurants
Hue food is distinguished in Vietnam for its sophistication. It is regarded by many as the best food in the country. Located in central Vietnam, Hue became the capital of a united Vietnam during the Nguyen dynasty. It was during this period that Hue food was elevated to an art form and cultural trademark. Royal…
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Top 17 Authentic Food in Danang You Want to Have
Food in Danang is representative of the rich culinary heritage in Vietnam’s central region. While there are iconic Danang local foods, you’ll also find famous dishes from the nearby regions. The food in Danang is varied and includes noodle soups, seafood dishes, skewers, fermented pork snacks and much more. There is plenty of amazing Danang…
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The 14 Most Delightful Popular Vietnamese Desserts to Indulge In
Vietnamese desserts do not have the same notoriety as Vietnamese cuisine. When most people think of Vietnamese food, Pho Soup, Bahn Mi sandwiches and rice noodle dishes spring to mind. Vietnamese desserts, however, deserve a special spotlight. While traveling through Vietnam, we discovered many unique Vietnamese sweets. Traditional Vietnamese desserts made with bananas, coconut, glutinous…
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Che Ba Mau Recipe – Easy and Refreshing Vietnamese Dessert
Che Ba Mau is a refreshing and eye-catching Vietnamese dessert. Also known as Vietnamese three color dessert, this popular dessert has 3 vibrant layers. One layer of red beans, another layer of mung beans and a final layer of green pandan jelly topped with coconut sauce and shaved ice. This che Vietnamese dessert is the…