Food

Travel around Vietnam, and you'll find that tastes and dishes vary from North to South. In the capital, locals may lunch on bún chả with slices of pork belly, while the Saigonese wolf down bánh xèo (crispy pancakes) rolled with greens and dipped in sweet-and-sour fish sauce. In the former Imperial City, meaty bún bò Huế is a br…

A foodie guide to Vietnam's noodles

Noodles for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? In Vietnam, we say, “Why not?” Hot or cold, wet or dry, fresh or fried, we love our noodles (and we think you will too.) For foodies coming to the country, the world of Vietnamese noodles is a vast and enticing place,…

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7 superb banh mi to try in Vietnam

When the French baguette arrived in Vietnam more than 100 years ago, no one could have guessed it would change Vietnamese cuisine forever. Bánh mì, the streetside sandwich loved by so many, is now one of the most iconic Vietnamese dishes. But its apparent sim…

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10 tasty Vietnamese snacks to try

With fresh ingredients at the ready and a long tradition of creative cooking, a tasty snack is never far away when you're in Vietnam. Some come with age-old stories, while others take great Vietnamese products and elevate them with a modern twist. From salted…

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5 classic recipes from Vietnam

Vietnamese cuisine is known for its freshness, balance and delicious flavours. If you’re missing the satisfying crunch of a warm bánh mì, or the slippery goodness of cao lầu noodles, don’t despair! We’ve created a set of simple recipes for five amazing Vietna…

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A foodie’s guide to Da Nang

Đà Nẵng has a way of delighting visitors, especially foodies. While anyone can find their way to My Khe Beach or Marble Mountains, knowing where to go for local specialities requires inside help. Spread between green foothills, lazy rivers and a sun-kissed co…

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Eating like a local in Ho Chi Minh City

If you only have one day in Ho Chi Minh City, spend the day eating. Vietnam's most dynamic city is filled to the brim with good food. People from all over Vietnam come to Ho Chi Minh City to work, bringing with them recipes from their hometowns that over time…

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