Quang noodles, banh mi, laksa beef, and Nam Bo beef noodle soup are the Vietnamese dishes most loved by international diners, according to Taste Atlas.
The world-famous culinary website Taste Atlas updated the list of 100 best Vietnamese dishes at the end of July, as a suggestion for international diners to experience the cuisine on their upcoming trip. Topping the list is Quang noodles , a typical dish associated with the people of Quang Nam.
The noodles are made from large, flat, thick rice flour, white or yellow in color. Diners can eat Quang noodles with shrimp, meat, eggs, ham, chicken, chicken gizzards, eggs, frogs, snakehead fish, and salty and sweet broth and raw vegetables such as basil, mustard greens, leeks, and bean sprouts. A piece of rice paper is usually placed on top of the bowl of noodles to eat with. Quang noodles is one of the favorite dishes of the Vietnamese people.
Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Banh mi is the second name to appear on the list. The culinary website introduces Vietnamese banh mi, pronounced “bun mee”, inheriting the culinary heritage of France and China. Over time, banh mi has been transformed and innovated by locals, and has now become a typical dish of the Vietnamese people. Vietnamese banh mi has long been recognized as delicious around the world. On March 24, 2011, the word “banh mi” was recognized in the Oxford English Dictionary with the note “A type of sandwich of Vietnam”.
The list is selected based on the scores of experts and international diners who have enjoyed the dishes. The selection criteria are based on popularity, delicious and unique flavors, and representation of local cuisine. The highest score is 5 stars.
Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars.
A traditional Vietnamese dish, Nam Bo beef noodle soup (stir-fried beef noodle soup) has main ingredients including beef, vermicelli, garlic, herbs, carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, bean sprouts, roasted peanuts and fried onions.
After arranging the noodles, herbs, and beef in the bowl, the owner will pour a little sweet and sour fish sauce on it. Diners mix the ingredients inside and enjoy.
Founded in 2015, Taste Atlas connects more than 9,000 local restaurants, introduces more than 10,000 dishes to readers, thousands of reviews, research by culinary experts and chefs. The website aims to become a world map of traditional dishes made from local ingredients.
Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars.
The “star” of the shaking beef dish is the marinated beef, cut into squares. After being pan-fried, the meat will be placed on a layer of lettuce and sliced tomatoes. Then the chef will add onions and sliced potatoes that have been cooked. This dish is not street food. It mainly appears in restaurants, and Vietnamese people often eat it on special occasions.
Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars.
A traditional Vietnamese snack, shrimp rolls consist of ground pork and shrimp, seasoned with sticky rice and wrapped around a lemongrass stalk or a 10cm long piece of sugar cane. After being grilled, diners will roll the shrimp rolls with raw vegetables, green bananas, sour star fruit, and lettuce in a rice paper layer and dip it in soy sauce.
The dish originated in Hue but is now popular throughout the country.
Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Pho Bo is the most famous and popular version of Pho, consisting of rice noodles served with rare or well-done beef. The broth is made from beef bones, shank bones, oxtail, and is flavored with star anise and cinnamon. Toppings for Pho Bo include thinly sliced beef brisket (brisket), beef ribs, beef tenderloin, beef tripe, rare flank, and beef tendon. Locals like to eat Pho with fried breadsticks and iced tea.
Score: 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Taste Atlas once ranked beef stew second in the top 10 best beef dishes in the world and is one of the best dishes in Ho Chi Minh City recommended for tourists to eat when traveling to this city.
Beef stew can be eaten alone or with bread, rice noodles and herbs. The dish includes ingredients such as beef, carrots, lemongrass, satay, chili, pepper, garlic, shallots and is simmered in a spicy, aromatic broth.
Score: 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Dipping sauce , more of a condiment than a dish, also appears on the list. However, this simple, popular dipping sauce in Vietnam is very popular with international diners. It is made from fish sauce, mixed with lime juice or vinegar, sugar, water and additional ingredients such as thinly sliced chili, garlic, onion, ginger or fresh herbs.
There are many types of dipping sauces and they are mixed according to the region or the dish that goes with it. Usually, dipping sauces are used to enhance the deliciousness of spring rolls, meat dishes or seafood.
Score: 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Fried spring rolls or nem ran is the 9th dish on the list, a traditional and popular dish of the Vietnamese people, appearing on important occasions such as Tet. The main ingredients of the dish are pork and shrimp, minced and wrapped in thin rice paper.
Other ingredients in the spring roll filling include wood ear mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, green onions, eggs, shredded cabbage or mushrooms, vermicelli, and bean sprouts. After being fried, the spring rolls are golden brown, crispy, and salty, and are served with sweet and sour dipping sauce.
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars.
A popular Vietnamese breakfast, lunch, and dinner dish, Hue beef noodle soup consists of main ingredients such as vermicelli, sliced beef, pig’s feet, blood, beef balls, crab cakes served with rich broth, shrimp paste, and raw vegetables.
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Some of the remaining dishes on the list include: vermicelli with grilled pork, stir-fried morning glory with garlic, sour fish soup, banh xeo, papaya salad, dumplings, grilled spring rolls, braised pork, grilled spring rolls, banh beo, and banh tet.