10 dishes voted by international tourists as the best in Vietnam
Vietnamese cuisine is renowned for its vibrant flavors, fresh ingredients, and unique culinary traditions. Recently, international customers have cast their votes, highlighting the top 10 dishes that have captured their hearts and taste buds. From the iconic Phở to the delightful Bánh Mì, these dishes not only represent the essence of Vietnamese culture but also showcase the country’s rich culinary heritage. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or a curious traveler, this list offers a delicious journey through Vietnam’s most beloved dishes, each with its own story and flavor profile that promises to leave a lasting impression. Let’s dive into the gastronomic wonders that make Vietnam a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts worldwide.
1. Quang Noodles
The world-famous food website Taste Atlas updated the list of the 100 best dishes in Vietnam at the end of July, as a suggestion for international diners to experience cuisine in the upcoming trip. At the top of the list is Quang noodles, a typical dish associated with the people of Quang Nam.
The noodles are made from large, flat and thick rice flour, white or yellow. Diners can eat Quang noodles with shrimp, meat, eggs, spring rolls, chicken, chicken intestines with young eggs, frogs, snakehead fish with sweet and salty broth and raw vegetables such as basil, cabbage, carcasses, and bean sprouts. Above the bowl of noodles, a piece of rice paper is usually placed to accompany it. Quang noodles are one of the favorite dishes of Vietnamese people.
2. Banh Mi ( Bread )
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Bread is the second name that appears on the list. Food page introduction Vietnamese bread pronounced "bun me", inheriting the culinary heritage of France and China. Over time, banh mi has been transformed and created by locals, now it has become a typical dish of Vietnamese people. Vietnamese bread has long been recognized as delicious around the world. On March 24, 2011, the word "banh mi" was recognized in the Oxford English Dictionary with the note "Is a sandwich of Vietnam".
The list is selected based on the ratings of experts and international diners who have enjoyed the dish. The selection criteria are based on popularity, delicious and unique flavors, representing local cuisine. The highest rating is 5 stars.
3. Bun Bo Nam Bo ( Southern beef vermicelli )
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As a traditional dish of the Vietnamese people, Southern beef vermicelli (stir-fried beef vermicelli) has the main ingredients including beef, vermicelli, garlic, herbs, carrots, cucumbers, bean sprouts and crispy roasted peanuts, fried onions.
After arranging the vermicelli and herbs and beef in a bowl, the owner will pour some sweet and sour fish sauce on it. Diners mix the dishes available inside and enjoy.
Established in 2015, Taste Atlas connects more than 9,000 local restaurants, introduces more than 10,000 dishes to readers, thousands of reviews, research by culinary experts and chefs. The website is oriented to become a world map of traditional dishes made from local ingredients.
4. Bo Luc Lac ( beef dish when shaken )
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The "star" of the beef dish when shaken is marinated beef, squarely sliced. The meat after sautéing will be placed on top of a layer of lettuce, sliced tomatoes. Then the chef will add the onions, sliced potatoes that have been cooked. This dish is not street food. It mainly appears in restaurants, Vietnamese people often eat on special occasions.
5. Chao Tom
As a traditional snack of the Vietnamese people, Chao Tom consists of pork, shrimp that is finely ground and seasoned with spices and wrapped around a lemongrass or sugarcane about 10 cm long. After being grilled, diners will roll shrimp porridge with raw vegetables, green bananas, sour star fruit, lettuce in a layer of rice paper and dipped with bean sauce.
The dish originated in Hue but is now popular throughout the country.
6. Pho Beef
Pho Beef is the most famous and favorite version of Pho, consisting of pho cakes served with raw or cooked beef. The broth is made from beef bones, tubular bones, oxtail with anise and cinnamon. The toppings of beef pho include thinly sliced beef breast (bucket), beef ribs, beef tenderloin, beef intestines, re-encrusted, beef tendons. Locals love to eat pho with stir-fry and iced tea.
7. Bo Kho ( Braised Beef )
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Taste Atlas once ranked Braised beef second in the top 10 best beef dishes in the world and is one of the best dishes in Ho Chi Minh City recommended for tourists to eat when traveling to this city.
Braised beef can be eaten alone or with bread, noodle soup and herbs. The dish includes ingredients such as beef, carrots, lemongrass, satay, chili, pepper, garlic, red onion and simmered in a spicy and fragrant broth.
8. Dipping Sauce
Dipping sauce, a spice rather than a dish, also appears on the list. However, this simple and popular dipping sauce in Vietnam is very popular with international diners. It is made from fish sauce, mixed with lemon juice or vinegar, sugar, water and additional ingredients such as thinly sliced chili, garlic, onion, ginger or fresh herbs.
There are many types of dipping sauces and are made according to each region or depending on the accompanying dish. Usually, dipping sauce is used to add flavor to spring rolls, rolls, meat or seafood dishes.
9. Spring Rolls
Spring rolls or fried spring rolls are the 9th dish on the list, a traditional and popular dish of Vietnamese people, appearing on important occasions such as Tet. The main ingredients of the dish are pork and shrimp that are ground and wrapped in thin rice paper (spring rolls).
Other ingredients in spring roll filling include wood ears, shiitake mushrooms, green onions, eggs, thinly discharged cabbage or mushrooms, vermicelli, bean sprouts. Spring rolls after frying are golden in color, crispy and salty, and eaten with a sweet and sour dipping sauce.
10. Bun Bo Hue ( Hue beef vermicelli )
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It is a popular breakfast, lunch and dinner dish of Vietnamese people, Hue beef vermicelli including the main ingredients are vermicelli, sliced beef, spring hooves, pork chops, beef balls, crab cakes eaten with rich broth, shrimp paste, raw vegetables.
Some of the remaining dishes on the list include: vermicelli, stir-fried morning glory with garlic, fish sour soup, pancakes, papaya salad, dumplings, grilled spring rolls, braised meat, spring rolls, duckweed cakes, tacos.
