Must-try street food in Vietnam (part 1)
Vietnam is a wonderful Asian cuisine, famous for its diversity and richness in flavors and forms of dishes. Vietnamese specialties attract tourists every time they come here, and let’s learn about some outstanding street foods for local people.
- Pho.
No tourist comes to Vietnam without ever hearing about Pho and just tasting it will definitely be conquered. Pho is not simply a dish but also a symbol of Vietnamese culinary culture, famous around the world for its unique flavor and richness in variations.
Each region of Vietnam has its own unique way of processing and mixing, creating diversity and richness in flavor. What all versions of pho have in common is the delicious broth, simmered from bones and seasoned with natural spices, soft noodles and thinly sliced meat.
In addition to the traditional version, pho also has many other variations such as dry pho, mixed pho, stir-fried pho… with the unique flavor of this dish. If you want to enjoy traditional flavors, famous pho restaurants such as Pho Bat Dan, Pho Thin, Pho Ly Quoc Su will definitely not disappoint you.
- Recommended addresses:
- Pho Thin: 13 Lo Duc Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.
- Pho Ly Quoc Su: 10 Ly Quoc Su, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.
- Pho Bat Dan: No. 49 Bat Dan Street, Cua Dong Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.
- Bun cha.
(vermicelli and grilled chopped meat, noodles and grilled meat)
Tourists who love Vietnamese cuisine are no stranger to bun cha, one of Vietnam’s traditional dishes recognized and loved on many of the world’s top culinary rankings.
The specialness of bun cha lies in its unique cooking method and rich flavor. This dish includes pork grilled over charcoal, fragrant, accompanied by fresh vermicelli, herbs and especially rich, flavorful broth.
Just dip the vermicelli into the broth, combine with grilled meat and raw vegetables, you will experience a unique flavor, the perfect combination of hot meat patties, soft vermicelli and fresh raw vegetables. That is what makes bun cha so special.
- Recommended addresses:
- Bun Cha Tuyet 34: 34 Hang Than, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.
- Alley 74 Hang Quat, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.
- 114 Mai Hac De, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi.
- Bun rieu.
(vermicelli and sour crab soup, noodles in crab chowder)
Hanoi’s delicious vermicelli noodles have long become a culinary symbol of the capital. Although bun rieu has many regional variations with unique flavors, to enjoy an authentic bowl of bun rieu, you must definitely visit restaurants in Hanoi. Vermicelli noodles are delicious, greasy, and a traditional delicacy loved not only by indigenous people but also by tourists.
This Hanoi delicacy is truly rich with unique ingredients such as beef, pork sausage, fried beans, and pork rinds… In particular, the unique broth made entirely from crab creates a rich, harmonious flavor blends the sweet scent of seafood and the mild sourness of vinegar.
Many people like Hanoi vermicelli noodles not only because of the unique broth flavor and fresh toppings but also because of the seductive aroma of shrimp paste. Don’t forget balut, a popular side dish. Like pho, Hanoi vermicelli noodles are popular throughout the day, from early morning to late at night.
- Recommended addresses:
- No. 35 – 37 Hong Mai Street, Hanoi.
- 176 Tran Hung Dao Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
- No. 11 Hang Bac Street – Hanoi.
- Banh xeo.
Banh Xeo originates from the West and has become a symbol of Vietnamese cuisine, loved by international tourists.
The characteristic of banh xeo is a combination of simplicity and appeal. This dish usually has a crispy fried crust, inside is a filling including shrimp, meat, bean sprouts and green beans.
In addition to some common ingredients, each region has its own unique way of making and ingredients. In the South, banh xeo is often made large and has a thin, crispy crust, with sesame seeds and coconut shells added to the filling. On the contrary, in the Central region, banh xeo is usually smaller, the crust is thicker and the filling often contains seafood.
Banh Xeo makes diners fascinated with the crispy taste of the shell, combined with green vegetables, raw vegetables and sweet and sour fish sauce. Some places also roll banh xeo in rice paper to create a unique experience. The delicious taste of banh xeo has made many international tourists unforgettable and consider this as one of the must-try delicacies when coming to Vietnam.
- Recommended addresses:
- 74, Cau Dat Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.
- 46 Dinh Cong Trang Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
- 86 Khuong Dinh Street, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi.
- 77A Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi.
- Bun bo Hue.
(Hue beef noodle soup)
When talking about Vietnamese food, more specifically from Central Vietnam, it is impossible not to mention the most famous dish here – Hue beef noodle soup. Hue beef noodle soup according to its name is made from beef, but in fact, in addition to beef, it also contains pork. The typical flavor is spicy, the broth is fragrant with lemongrass. Basically, Hue beef noodle soup has the same structure as other dishes, it is a bowl of broth with vermicelli, eaten with meat and side ingredients.
In the world, there are few dishes that use both beef and pork to prepare without causing any conflicts like Hue beef noodle soup. If you are in Hue, find yourself a roadside vermicelli stall to enjoy the sweetness of the ancient capital. A whole dreamy Hue, dreamy Hue is present with colors that fascinate many people.
- Recommended addresses:
- 67 Nguyen Hong – Lang Ha – Dong Da Hanoi.
- 230 To Hien Thanh Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City.
- 24 Nguyen Khuyen Street, Hue.
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