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Top 10 Must-Try Dishes when traveling to Vietnam

Vietnam is a food lover’s paradise! Here are the Top 10 Must-Try Dishes when traveling to Vietnam:

1️⃣ Phở (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)

The national dish! A flavorful beef or chicken noodle soup with fresh herbs. Try it in Hanoi for the most authentic taste.

2️⃣ Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich)

A crispy French baguette stuffed with pate, pork, cucumber, pickled veggies, and special sauces. Best enjoyed as a street food snack!

3️⃣ Bún Chả (Grilled Pork with Vermicelli)

A Hanoi specialty! Grilled pork served with rice noodles, fresh herbs, and a sweet-savory dipping sauce.

4️⃣ Cao Lầu (Hoi An’s Special Noodles)

A unique dish found only in Hội An, with thick chewy noodles, char siu pork, fresh greens, and crispy croutons.

5️⃣ Gỏi Cuốn (Fresh Spring Rolls)

Light and refreshing! Rice paper rolls filled with shrimp, pork, vermicelli, and herbs, served with peanut dipping sauce.

6️⃣ Bánh Xèo (Crispy Vietnamese Pancake)

Savory turmeric crepes stuffed with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts. Wrap in lettuce and dip in fish sauce for the full experience!

7️⃣ Chả Cá Lã Vọng (Hanoi’s Turmeric Fish with Dill)

A must-try in Hanoi! Fried fish marinated in turmeric, served with fresh herbs and vermicelli.

8️⃣ Hủ Tiếu (Southern-Style Noodle Soup)

A delicious pork or seafood-based noodle soup, popular in Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta.

9️⃣ Bún Bò Huế (Hue-Style Spicy Beef Noodle Soup)

A bold and flavorful beef noodle soup with a lemongrass-infused broth, originally from Huế.

🔟 Cơm Tấm (Broken Rice with Grilled Pork)

A Saigon street food favorite! Grilled pork chop served with broken rice, pickled veggies, and fish sauce.

Each region in Vietnam has its own specialties, so food lovers should explore beyond just one city! Do you want me to suggest the best restaurants for these dishes? 😊

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