Phở (Vietnamese Rice Noodle)
Pho is essentially Vietnamese' signature dish, no one is quite sure of the origins of Vietnam's most well known noodle soup. But there's one thing beyond dispute: pho makes a great meal anytime, day or night.
Pho broth is prepared in advance from bones and meat. Rice noodles are then added along with onions and your choice of meat. A light-but-complex flavor is created by seasoning the soup with coriander, onion, ginger, and cinnamon. Pho is usually served with a plate of basil leaves, chili, bean sprouts, green onions, and lime wedges; so that the customers can season the broth to their own liking.
Bánh xèo
Bánh xèo – also known as Vietnamese crispy pancake – is another famous street food in Vietnam. The word "xèo" depicts the sizzling sound when pouring the rice batter into the hot skillet. It's made of rice flour, water, turmeric powder, the stuffings can be either vegetarian or with meat. The best way to enjoy it is by rolling it together with fresh vegetables inside a piece of rice paper, then dip it in the specially prepared sauce and have a big bite. The impressive taste of crunchy crust, savoury fillings, sweet and sour dipping sauce will definitely make you fall in love with this delicacy for sure.
Gỏi Cuốn ( Vietnamese Sring Rolls)
A Vietnamese traditional dish consists of pork, prawn, vegetables, bún (rice vermicelli), and other ingredients wrapped in rice paper. Contrary to popular belief that they are from China, the fresh spring roll's origin is from Vietnam since the ingredients are different. Due to its subtle flavour, goi cuon is usually dipped into ground chillies and a hoisin-based dipping sauce topped with crushed peanuts. These rolls are considered to be a very popular appetizer in Vietnamese restaurants.
Another popular variant is the summer rolls (known as Chả Giò), which is a deep-fried egg roll made with a combination of mung bean noodles, minced pork, and various spices.
Mì Quảng (Quảng style noodle)
Mi quang may be available at most restaurants in Vietnam, but it actually originates from Da Nang. It is one of the most popular food in Quảng Nam province. Easily distinguished by its yellow-coloured rice noodles, this dish is a hearty mix of bone broth seasoned with fish sauce, black pepper, shallot, and garlic, as well as meaty ingredients such as river shrimp, boiled quails eggs, roast pork and a mis of many vegetables and herbs. The broth is usually strongly flavored and only a small amount of it is used, generally enough to partially cover the vegetables.
Cơm tấm (Broken Rice)
Com tam is literally translated to ‘broken rice’ in Vietnamese, and is traditionally served with diced green onions, and a variety of toppings. Toppings options include barbecued pork chop, shredded pork skin, fried eggs, and steamed pork and egg patty. Com tam also comes with a side of pickled vegetables, cucumber slices, and specially prepared Vietnamese fish sauce. While it’s a popular choice for breakfast or lunch, it can be enjoyed any time of the day as it is relatively inexpensive.