When I think of noodles, I think of Vietnam. Noodle dishes are a staple of Vietnamese cuisine. In some parts of the country, people eat noodles for breakfast, lunch or dinner, or snacks. Vietnam has a lot to offer, but its food is the real deal. Vietnamese food is a blend of Chinese and French cooking methods. It also has some Influences from many other countries, including India, Thailand, Korea, and Japan. It is considered one of the most diverse cuisines in the world.
If you are traveling to Vietnam, you can’t miss trying the noodles. Here I bring you a list of the 10 best noodles dishes in Vietnam.
PHO
What is the first dish that comes to mind when you think of Vietnam? I believe many people would answer Pho.
Vietnam is a country of many different dishes and flavors. However, the one dish that competes for the title of Vietnam’s national dish is pho noodle soup. Pho noodle soup has many variations in terms of the various meats and vegetables. It also has an aromatic beef and chicken broth with rice noodles and is usually served with a side of fresh herbs, bean sprouts, and lime wedges. Pho is the ultimate Vietnamese comfort food. Found in almost every Vietnamese restaurant. It is a prevalent dish, and I think it is delicious!
Mì QUảNG
This classic Vietnamese dish originated from Quảng Nam Province in central Vietnam. Made of flat/wide rice noodles or egg noodles, a delicious broth, and fresh herbs like cilantro, basil, scallions, and lettuce. The meat used in this dish may include pork, chicken, beef, shrimp, or fish.
BúN CHả
A Vietnamese dish of grilled pork and noodles originated from Hanoi, Vietnam. Traditionally served with rice noodles, fresh herbs, and a side dipping sauce.
BúN RIêU
A traditional Vietnamese soup of clear stock and rice vermicelli. There are several versions of this dish, but the most popular one is named bún riêu cua, made with tomato broth and topped with minced freshwater crab, a very well-known dish in the country.
BúN THịT NướNG
A popular Vietnamese dish of cold rice vermicelli noodles topped with grilled pork, fresh herbs like basil, and spring rolls. Bún thịt nướng is popular among all regions of Vietnam, except for in Hanoi, where a related dish (bún chả) is served.
PHO BO
This beef-based version of pho is made with various cuts and parts of beef. The broth is made from beef bones, shanks, necks, and oxtails and then topped with thinly sliced brisket, Beef flank, cilantro, and onions.
BáNH CANH CUA
A traditional Vietnamese noodle soup, made with thick tapioca noodles, crab, and quail eggs. A simply but rich delicious soup.
PHở Gà
Phở gà is a traditional pho variety made with chicken. The broth in phở gà is much lighter and clearer than the broth in phở bò (beef pho). This soup includes ginger, fish sauce, rice noodles, green onions, cilantro, and thinly sliced chicken breast meat and garnished with lime, mint, chili, bean sprouts, and Thai basil.
BúN MắM
Bún mắm is a fermented thick Vietnamese vermicelli soup, also known as Vietnamese gumbo. This traditional Vietnamese dish that originated in Soc Trang province includes rice vermicelli noodles, salty and fermented fish broth, squid, shrimp, fish cakes, and grilled pork belly.
Bún đậu mắm tôm
This is a traditional Vietnamese dish, includes rice noodles, fried tofu, fresh herbs, and fermented shrimp paste. All the items are served separately and occasionally accompanied by slices of pork. Bún đậu mắm tôm is mainly related to northern Vietnam and is particularly popular in Hanoi. Although it is offered in restaurants, this unique combination is best known as must-try street food.
Experiencing and trying local traditional food also provides cultural education.
Megastronomy
