TOP FOOD DISHES

Here below are a list of top most famous foods in Vietnam for travelers. Not only do they leave unforgettable experiences because of their delicious taste, but some of them know how to make visitors come back again by sophisticated and unique cooking.

Hue cooking style is strongly influenced by Hue imperial cuisine, most Vietnam Hue foods are meticulously prepared with the balance of sour, salty, sweetness and spicy flavors. Hue people seem to pack their hearts and minds into each dish, expressing the beauty of the devotion of people here. Coming to the dreamland of Hue, tourists cannot miss the following delicious dishes. 

Vietnamese egg coffee is known as "A glass cup, whose creamy foam looks as if it is going to jump out of the glass, less than an inch below it is a familiar strong black coffee” and is described as “a mix of heaven and hell ”.

With the favor of nature, visitors to Sapa will not only see the beauty of the majestic mountains beside the tranquility of the villages, but also enjoy an extremely diverse cuisine. Sapa food really deserves a try, ranging from Thang co, salmon hotpot, Com lam,...

Vietnamese sticky rice has several varieties which have different ingredients, and tastes. Getting to know about it is equal to getting the hang of an enormous part of Vietnam’s culinary art, at the same time reaching closer to the life and tradition of the Vietnamese people.

Hoi An chicken rice is a super delicious specialty that you cannot ignore when traveling to Hoi An ancient town - once a bustling international commercial scene. It is as famous as iconic Central dishes such as Cao Lau or Quang noodles, so you can easily spot a place to eat chicken rice in Hoi An. Not to mention, the way to make this dish is also not too difficult, and suitable for a meal at home with the family.

The sweet and tasty candies with simple ingredients are real proof of the rich Vietnamese cuisine. The top 7 best Vietnamese candies are Coconut candy, Siu Chau candy, Doi candy, Me Xung candy, Cu Do candy, Areca nut candy, and Peanut candy.

Bun cha Hanoi is one of the famous specialties of Vietnamese cuisine, which has been associated with the heads of many countries and shown up in special events. In May 2016 during his official visit to Vietnam, former US President Barack Obama enjoyed this dish along with the late chef Anthony Bourdain. Recently, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the reign of British Queen Elizabeth II, Bun cha Hanoi was honored to be included in the cookbook for this Platinum Anniversary.

Vietnamese cha ca (grilled turmeric fish with dill and noodles or Cha ca La Vong) is one of the unique delicious dishes that you cannot ignore in your culinary discovery journey when coming to this beautiful country and especially its thousand-year-old capital of civilization.

Enjoying Saigon street food is definitely the best thing to do in Ho Chi Minh city. There are a lot of streets and nice places to enjoy the best local street dishes and experience the dynamic local vibes. Top places to try street food in Ho Chi Minh city are the tons of food trucks, food vendors in district 1,3,5, street food market, and countless small but crazy fun streets such as Co Giang street, Van Hanh street, Vinh Khanh street,...

Vietnamese Cha gio (Vietnamese egg roll or Vietnamese spring roll) is made from diverse ingredients and is a popular & favorable dish in all regions of Vietnam. CNN once voted egg rolls as one of the 40 best dishes in Vietnam in 2011.

Vietnamese coconut candy is one of the most popular candies in Vietnam. Featuring the sweetness of sugar, as well as the fragrance and natural fatty taste of coconut, coconut candy is also an ideal souvenir for tourists traveling to Vietnam.

Vietnamese che recipes (sweet soup) are quite simple, requiring not too long preparation and execution time, and convenient for you to do yourself. There are dozens of unique and diverse types different from North to South, made from simple ingredients.  

Saigon is not only known as a prosperous and magnificent city, but also famous for its unique cuisine, bearing its own distinctive mark. Saigon cuisine is a fusion of many cultures from ancient times to the present. Join us to learn more about Saigon food and cuisine.

Coffee in Ho Chi Minh city is an interesting part of culture and lifestyle. The Saigon cafes which are not only well-known for its types of Vietnamese coffee such as black coffee, iced condensed milk coffee, weasel coffee, egg coffee… but also famous for its unique spaces and ways of brewing coffee. 

Banh cuon (you can pronounce: bahn kwon) or Vietnamese steamed rice roll, which preserves the national spirit of the Vietnamese, is one of the most attractive dishes to international tourists.

Vietnamese broken rice or Vietnamese com tam s a famous traditional dish in the South region and especially in Saigon, spreading to all regions and known to the world. Although it is a rustic dish made from extremely simple and easy-to-find ingredients, it has an attractive flavor and is full of nutrients. The way to make this dish requires attention but is not too difficult, although to get the best taste, you should look for it in Ho Chi Minh City.

Also known as boiled fertilized duck egg, Vietnamese balut is a common dish that can make many tourists feel wary and challenged. In addition to the simple cooking method of boiling, balut in Vietnam also has many attractive variations and is eaten in different ways in each region. It is also said to be a folk “medicine”, curing a number of diseases such as anemia, and headache, and providing many nutrients for the body.

Mi Quang noodle (Mì Quảng in Vietnamese) is a typical and attractive specialty of central Vietnam, especially Hoi An City of Quang Nam Province and Da Nang City. With rich broth and mouth-watering flavors, Quang-style noodle is a dish that no one can ignore when coming to these places. Mi Quang recipe is also quite simple, so if you prepare enough ingredients, you can completely make it at home.

Can be seen in many regions of the country, Vietnamese green rice (Cốm in Vietnamese) is a specialty of the Northern Region, and is considered an indispensable gift of Hanoi’s autumn. In addition to being a snack, it can also be eaten with bananas, or processed into other extremely attractive dishes such as sweet soups, green sticky rice,... There are many places selling Vietnamese green sticky rice, but the most prominent with the most original flavor is still Vong village.