Vietnam Food Guide

A complete guide to bún riêu — Vietnam's vibrant crab noodle soup with its signature tangy tomato broth, fluffy crab dumplings, and fried tofu. Learn its northern origins, key ingredients, and where to find the best bowl.

A complete guide to hủ tiếu — Saigon's versatile Chinese-Vietnamese noodle soup with its sweet pork broth, mixed proteins and customisable format. Discover the famous Nam Vang style, the dry version, and where to find the best bowl.

A complete guide to chè — Vietnam's vast category of sweet soups, puddings and layered desserts. From simple warm black bean soup to the elaborate multi-coloured Saigon iced glass, discover the best varieties and where to find them.

A complete guide to bánh cuốn — Hanoi's delicate steamed rice rolls filled with seasoned pork and wood ear mushrooms. Learn how they're made, the Thanh Trì style, key garnishes, and where to find the best.

The complete guide to mì Quảng — the golden turmeric noodle dish from Quảng Nam with its concentrated broth, shrimp and pork toppings, sesame crackers and fresh herbs. Learn why it's unique, how to eat it, and where to find the best bowl.

The complete guide to cơm tấm — Saigon's iconic broken rice dish with grilled pork, fried egg, and sweet fish sauce. Learn its origins, classic toppings, how to eat it, and where to find the best plate in Ho Chi Minh City.

A complete guide to bánh xèo — the turmeric-yellow Vietnamese sizzling crêpe stuffed with shrimp, pork and bean sprouts. Learn how it's made, the regional size differences, how to wrap and eat it, and where to find the best.

Everything you need to know about gỏi cuốn — Vietnam's fresh spring rolls. Discover the classic shrimp and pork filling, the essential peanut dipping sauce, regional variations, and where to find the best ones.

The complete guide to bún chả — Hanoi's iconic grilled pork and rice vermicelli dish made famous by Obama and Bourdain. Learn the three essential components, how to eat it correctly, and where to find the best bowl.

A complete guide to bánh tráng nướng — the crispy grilled rice paper snack loaded with egg, shrimp, scallion oil and chilli. Known as Vietnamese pizza, it originated in Đà Lạt and is now one of the most popular street snacks in Vietnam.

A complete guide to xôi — Vietnam's beloved sticky rice, from breakfast street carts to ceremonial red gấc rice at Tết. Discover the savoury and sweet varieties, how it's cooked, and where to find the best.

A complete guide to bún thịt nướng — the southern Vietnamese noodle bowl with charcoal-grilled lemongrass pork, crispy spring rolls, fresh herbs and sweet fish sauce. Learn its components, how to eat it, and where to find the best.