Vietnamese Food & Drink — what to eat, what to drink, where to try it
Food is one of the most compelling reasons to visit Vietnam — from a steaming bowl of pho in the morning, to a crisp banh mi, to a rich glass of iced milk coffee. Each region has its own character: the North is delicate, the Centre bold and spicy, the South sweet, rich and generous. This page is your starting point — read the overview guide, then dig into each topic.
Three regions — a quick taste
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The North
Pho, bun cha, cha ca, bun thang; clean, subtle flavours, not too sweet.
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The Centre
Bun bo Hue, mi Quang, banh beo/nam/loc; spicy and bold, with refined imperial roots.
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The South
Com tam, hu tieu, banh xeo, lau mam; sweet, rich, and herb-heavy.
Dig deeper by topic
- Vietnamese street food you must try — and how to eat it safely →
- Vietnamese coffee: from iced milk coffee to egg coffee and salt coffee →
- Food tours & cooking classes: a deeper food experience →
Coming soon: regional cuisine, drinks, specialties to take home as gifts.
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