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What to eat in Vietnam

The 10 best dishes in Vietnam

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1

Pho

Best: Hanoi

Rice noodles in a clear beef broth simmered for hours, with herbs on the side.

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2

Banh mi

Best: Ho Chi Minh City

A crackly baguette with pâté, pork, pickles, cilantro and chili.

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3

Bun cha

Best: Hanoi

Grilled pork patties in a sweet fish sauce dip with rice noodles and herbs.

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4

Cao lau

Best: Hoi An

Chewy noodles with pork, greens and crackers, made with local well water.

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5

Bun bo Hue

Best: Hue

Spicy lemongrass beef noodle soup.

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6

Com tam

Best: Ho Chi Minh City

Broken rice with grilled pork chop, egg and fish sauce.

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7

Goi cuon

Eaten all over Vietnam

Fresh rice paper rolls with shrimp, pork and herbs.

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8

Banh xeo

Best: The south

A crisp turmeric crepe filled with shrimp and bean sprouts, wrapped in lettuce.

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9

Cha ca

Best: Hanoi

Turmeric fish fried with dill at the table.

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10

Ca phe trung

Best: Hanoi

Strong coffee under whipped egg yolk and condensed milk.

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