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Vietnamese Cuisine

Fresh herbs and light broths define Vietnamese cuisine

Vietnamese cuisine emphasizes fresh herbs, minimal oil, and maximum flavor. The balance of fresh and cooked, hot and cool, creates dishes that are light yet satisfying, from steaming bowls of pho to fresh spring rolls.

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Popular Vietnamese Categories

Popular Vietnamese Recipes

Pho

Pho

Beef noodle soup

8 hours 4.9
Banh Mi

Banh Mi

Vietnamese sandwich

30 min 4.8
Spring Rolls

Spring Rolls

Fresh rice paper rolls

30 min 4.7
Bun Cha

Bun Cha

Grilled pork with noodles

1 hour 4.8
Banh Xeo

Banh Xeo

Crispy crepe with shrimp

45 min 4.7
Vietnamese Coffee

Vietnamese Coffee

Strong coffee with condensed milk

10 min 4.8

Regional Specialties

North

  • • North: Pho, Bun Cha, Cha Ca, Subtle Flavors

Central

  • • Central: Bun Bo Hue, Banh Beo, Royal Cuisine, Spicy Foods

South

  • • South: Banh Mi, Hu Tieu, Sweet Flavors, Tropical Fruits

Vietnamese Cooking Tips

Essential Ingredients

  • • Fish sauce (nuoc mam)
  • • Fresh herbs: mint, cilantro, basil
  • • Rice noodles and papers
  • • Lime and chilies

Cooking Techniques

  • • Building pho broth layers
  • • Working with rice paper
  • • Balancing textures
  • • Making nuoc cham sauce