When it comes to Vietnamese food, most people immediately think of two things: pho and banh mi. It makes sense. Pho, the aromatic noodle soup, is widely considered to be Vietnam’s national dish. Banh mi -- This baguette sandwich filled with greens and a choice of fillings, including pâté and freshly made omelet, is so delicious that it’s been imitated around the world
But just as Japanese food is comprised of more than sushi, and Chinese food is so much than dimsum, Vietnamese food is laso made of more than pho and banh mi. Here is a list of 5 dishes everyone should try.
1. Pho
Arguably the most famous of Vietnam’s dishes, Pho originated in the north before spreading across the whole country as the Vietnamese moved south. The northern and southern Pho are different with the south having fresh herbs and sprouts whereas the north misses these ingredients. Usually made with beef (pho bo) it can also be made with chicken (pho ga) but this isn’t as common place.
2. Banh mi
Commonly well-known along with Pho, Vietnamese baguette sandwiches, called Banh Mi, have attracted a growing fan base around the word.
The Banh Mi is a sandwich made on a baguette, sour pickled daikon and carrot, crisp cilantro, spicy chilis, and a cool sliver of cucumber surrounding any number of protein options, from ground pork, grilled chicken to fatty pate
3. Goi cuon
We all know the fried spring roll (cha gio), but its “fresh” counterpart is a much lighter and healthier appetizer alternative.
Fresh shrimp or pork spring rolls with a delicious peanut dipping sauce. Each roll is filled with healthy crisp vegetables, rice noodles, shrimp or pork, and herbs.
4. Bun cha
Rice vermicelli ("bún") is a staple all over Vietnam. Grilled marinated pork dressed with scallions in oil and crushed peanuts set on top of a bed of vermicelli noodles with a handful of herbs, pickled daikon, and carrots sounds deceivingly ordinary, but is actually an all-star dish. Add some fried spring rolls, drizzle some fish sauce over the entire bowl, mix everything up.
5. Banh cuon
Banh cuon originated from northern Vietnam commonly eaten during breakfast. It is made by steaming rice flour into thin, round sheets with minced pork, wood ear mushroom, onions. When it comes to Banh cuon, it is eaten with different type of sides such as pork patty, fried pork patty. And of course never forget about the fish sauce.
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