Top 3 Foods by Region in Vietnam
Vietnam like any other country has foods that originated in their local regions, and then made their way around the country over time. A lot of the regional favorites can be found everywhere, but some are still done best where they came from. So make sure to try these popular regional favorites that we've selected for western tastes. Here's our 'Top 3' must try's by region.
Banh Cuon in Hanoi
CENTRAL VIETNAM
Hue - Bun Bo Hue, Com Hen, Banh Canh Ca Loc, Banh Cuon Thit Nuong, Bun Thit Nuong,
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Da Nang - Mi Quang Noodle Soup, Banh Trang Cuon Thit Heo, Banh Xeo, Pork Skewers
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Hoi An - Chicken Rice, Banh Mi, Cao Lau, Mi Quang
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Qui Nhon - Banh Xeo, Banh Hoi, Seafood BBQ,
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Northern Vietnam
Sapa - Grilled Chicken & Rice, Salmon Hot Pot, BBQ Meats, Pumpkin Chicken
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Hanoi - Bun Cha, Pho Bo, Pho Ga, Banh Cuon,
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Ha Long Bay - Squid Cake Noodle Soup, Fresh Seafood
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Hai Phong - Seafood Noodle soup / Fried Crab Spring Rolls (Crab Nem)
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Ninh Binh - Goat served in various ways, Bun Cha Ninh Binh
Hoi An's Famous Phuong Pork Banh Mi
Southern Vietnam
Nha Trang - Fish Noodle Soup, Nem Nuong, Seafood BBQ
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Da Lat - Chicken Hot Pot, Vietnamese Pizza, Banh Can
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Saigon - Hu Tieu Soup, Broken Rice, Banh Canh, Banh Xeo
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Phu Quoc Island - Fresh Seafood, Bun Quay, Herring Salad
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Saigon's Famous Pork Bone Soup - Hu Tieu