What to eat in Vietnam? Let’s look some Vietnamese food favorites that you need to try during your trip.
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Pho (Phở)
In Hanoi, where Pho was invented back in the early 20th century. The two main Vietnamese Pho varieties are chicken (Pho Ga) and beef (Pho Bo). The best Pho vendors typically serve one or the other, ladling the soup from large vats to queues of Pho fans.Bun Cha (Bún Chả)
Bun Cha hit the international radar when President Barack Obama and Anthony Bourdain rolled up their sleeves to dip rice vermicelli noodles (bún) into little bowls filled with a grilled combination of ground and whole pork drenched in Nuoc Cham (Nước Chấm), a sweet yet savory sauce made with ingredients like fish sauce, sugar and vinegar. They both loved the experience and who can blame them – eating Bun Cha is fun.Banh Cuon (Bánh Cuốn)
Invented in Northern Vietnam but available throughout the country, Banh Cuon is a cheap, an ideal breakfast option for those days you’re not in the mood for soup. These steamed rice rolls come filled with a savory pork and mushroom filling as well as a bowl of sweet dipping sauce.Egg Coffee (Cà Phê Trứng)
Egg Coffee is more of a dessert (think Creme Brulee) than a beverage invented in Hanoi also. Made with egg yolks, sugar and condensed milk, Egg Coffee is the best drink you will eat in Vietnam.Banh Mi (Bánh Mì)
Banh Mi originates from the southern part of the country, allegedly in Saigon. Though they’re available all over the country, you will find the best Banh Mi sandwiches in Vietnam’s southern and central cities. Banh Mi is filled with a range of meats, paté, cucumbers and other savory ingredients. It can be found from mobile metal food carts or stores.6-Banh Xeo (Bánh Xèo)
Invented in Central Vietnam, Banh Xeo are yellow pancakes filled with a mix of ingredients including pork, shrimp and vegetables. Far from fine dining, diners often sit on little chairs in casual settings where they wrap Banh Xeo in rice paper and dip them in a special pork liver and peanut sauce before crunching into the crispy treats.
