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Vietnam Cuisine – What to savor coming to Vietnam?

How would a trip to Vietnam be complete if you didn’t get to experience the authentic taste of the famous traditional dishes here? Be careful though, because the great abundance of the country’s cuisine may carve its way into your heart.                      

By combining unique flavors and iconic recipes, every bite of any tasty dish shall bring you a heavenly feeling. There is no doubt that every visitor would agree that the bubbling pots and sizzling grills, filling the cheerful streets with tempting aromas, have the best food on Earth. We advise you to spend more fun time outside at night because you can find any delicious streetside snack on any city roadside which is absolutely the most favorite choice for the after-midnight crowd.

Be sure not to miss out on enjoying Pho as this flourished Vietnamese dish has enclaved into the craving of all food lovers worldwide. There are certain variation of this unresistable dish, but two of the most well-known are Pho Bo (Beef Pho) and Pho Ga (Chicken Pho).  

Blended with clear and richly flavored broth, plus a little fresh meat, a little spicy chili and fragrant herbs, there you have a perfect bowl of Pho!

The baguette may have been brought from France, but the Vietnamese people have made it to a another level! How exactly a Banh My tastes depends on what end of the country you’re in, and with that surprise, you will be excited to experience the most favorable “fast food” in Vietnam. 

Loaded up in the crispy texture is creamy pate, flavorful meat, sauce and fresh vegetable makes the divine combo!

Popular at any time of day, but particularly in the mornings, Cơm tấm is Vietnam’s answer to the English breakfast ‘fry-up’. A grilled pork chop marinated in fish sauce, spices, and lemongrass is laid on top with some other side-food varied by options per your request as the scented smoke rises from pavements, inviting hungry passers-by and could make your stomach growl like crazy. 

Loaded up in the crispy texture is creamy pate, flavorful meat, sauce and fresh vegetable makes the divine combo!

Proudly named one of the leading exporters of coffee in the world, the special Vietnamese coffee includes 2 signature dishes are: Egg coffee – Cà phê Trứng (originated in the north) and Condensed milk CoffeeCà phê Sữa Đá (well-known throughout the country). Its flavor has created an illustrious reputation for itself and will surely be an unforgettable feeling when you give it a taste at sideroad shops. 

The most popular Vietnamese drink – “Cà phê Trứng” (Egg Coffee) and “Cà phê sữa” (Condensed milk with Coffee)

As a result of its variety and benefits, there are thousands of independent coffee shops in the country. Find yourself deep in some hidden narrow alleyways as there’s a whole subculture of ‘indie’ cafes everywhere possible. These coffee shops offer a unique kind of ambiance, décor, and intimacy that the ever-increasing number of international coffee chains in the world can never compete with.  

There is still so much more appetizing food in general across Vietnam waiting for you to try out. The diversity and often quirky modes of every region’s cuisine can be great fun while allowing you to see things from a local perspective. Best enjoy while you still can because these mouth-watering dishes simply cannot be enjoyed in their full, authentic glory anywhere else.

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