Vietnamese Street Food

  Vietnamese Street Food  

Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country which is known for its rich culture, stunning natural landscapes, delicious cuisine, and historical landmarks.

The best season to visit Vietnam is spring and autumn. Although Vietnam is a developing country we can still see a lot of places to visit in Vietnam. While visiting those beautiful places we can try some street foods that are famous in Vietnam. Some famous and delicious street foods in Vietnam are mentioned below:

  1. Rice Noodle Soup  

Rice Noodle Soup is one of the most famous street foods in Vietnam. When it comes to street food most of the people choose to try Rice Noodle Soup.

Rice Noodle Soup is also sometimes known as Pho in Vietnamese language. Rice Noodle Soup is made up of chewy rice noodles in piping hot savory broth along with tender slices of beef or chicken and topped with crunchy, spicy, herby garnishes.

It takes 25 to 30 minutes to prepare this delicious street food in Vietnam. Among many Vietnamese soups, Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup or Pho is one of the most famous and widely recognized versions. Rice Noodle Soup has become the culinary essence of the nation.

  2. Vietnamese Sandwich  

Vietnamese Sandwich is another one of the most famous and popular street foods in Vietnam after Rice Noodle Soup.

It is equally popular as Rice Noodle Soup in Vietnam. Vietnamese Sandwich is a Vietnamese-style French baguette sandwich that has made a name for itself globally.

Vietnamese Sandwich is also sometimes known as Banh Mi in Vietnamese language. This delicious street food is made and packed with pickled vegetables, coriander, fresh chili, cuts of pork meat, and at last smeared with pate.

They also add some other toppings which include chicken, egg, meatballs, and so on.

  3. Rice Paper Salad  

Rice Paper Salad is another one of the most famous and delicious stuff after Rice Noodle Soup and Vietnamese Sandwich.

Rice paper Salad is a classic Vietnamese snack that is prepared in every house in Vietnam. Rice Paper Salad is also known as Banh Trang Tron in the Vietnamese language. Vietnamese Paper Salad is famous among all Vietnamese in Vietnam.

This delicious street food is prepared with strips of rice paper, and variations of dried protein which includes beef jerky, squid, shrimp, tart green mango, fresh mint, sweet basil, and lastly its signature spicy, sweet, and sour dressing.

  4. Sea Snails  

Sea Snails is another one of the most popular street foods that you can vastly see in Vietnam.

In Vietnam we can see a large number of street food carts in Ho Chi Minh City are Sea Snails.

Sea Snails are also sometimes known as Oci in the Vietnamese language. In Vietnam, we can also see a large number of Sea Food Restaurants around the different cities.

We can choose the seafood to be cooked in different ways like steamed, sauteed, grilled, and so on.

In Vietnam trying seafood with friends is the best way to enjoy the seafood. It is one of the most famous Sea Food in Vietnam.

  5. Vietnamese Sweet Dessert  

Vietnamese Sweet Dessert is another one of the most famous street foods in Vietnam. Vietnamese Sweet Dessert is also known as Che in Vietnamese language.

The most popular Vietnamese dessert is Mung Bean Cake which is also known as Banh Dau Xanh in Vietnamese language.

The meaning of the word Che is sweet savory dessert in the Vietnamese language. Vietnamese Sweet Dessert comes in different tastes, flavors, and colors.

We can find Vietnamese Sweet Desserts in the form of puddings, drinks, or soup. We can easily find Vietnamese Sweet Dessert in local markets.

  6. Hoi An Noodle  

Hoi An Noodles is another one of the most famous street foods in Vietnam which has a mysterious history in comparison to other foods. Hoi An Noodles is also known as Cao Lau in Vietnamese language.

This mysterious street food includes Udon-like noodles, pieces of barbecued pork, fresh and crisp greens, and crunchy croutons.

The noodles used in this street food are made by using water from an ancient well, the Ba Le Well, and mixed with a special ash native to Hoi An.

It has been claimed that only a few families in the region know the secret to preparing Hoi An Noodles.

  7. Spring Rolls  

Spring Rolls is another one of the most famous street foods in Vietnam. Spring Rolls also known as Cha Gio is Vietnamese language.

This delicious street food is made with a variety of fillings with meat, vegetables, and shrimp wrapped in rice paper, you can find them deep-fried or served fresh.

The best way to eat Spring Rolls is to eat them with dipping sauce. Spring Rolls are also sometimes known as Summer Rolls.