Exploring the Food & Culture in Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and for good reason. The southeast Asian country is an incredibly lively, interesting and fun location with beautiful natural scenery, fascinating history and intriguing cities, towns and villages. Food also plays a major role in the culture here and it is somewhere that foodies will love.

Popular Dishes

There are all kinds of tantalising dishes to try in Vietnam and you will never be too far from a delicious meal whether this is in a fancy restaurant, in a remote village or in a bustling marketplace. The dishes that you will want to make sure that you try on a trip here include:

Pho: A soup of broth, rice noodles, herbs and meat

Mi Quang: Noodles with vegetables and herbs with a small amount of intensely flavoured broth

Gỏi Cuốn: Spring rolls usually containing pork, shrimp and noodles

Bò Kho: A fiery beef stew

If you are considering a holiday in Vietnam this year, here are some of the best places to see the beauty the country has to offer and sample the local cuisine. 

Hanoi

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and a vibrant and fun city with endless options for restaurants, cafes, bars and street markets. 

Hoi An

An old port town known for its preserved Ancient Town and canals. It is another great destination for food lovers in a fun and lively setting.

Sapa

Sapa is a market town surrounded by breathtaking hillsides and rice paddies. This makes it a more rural destination and a great destination for trying authentic Vietnamese cuisine. 

Hue

Hue was the seat of the Nguyen Dynasty and the former national capital, which means that it is an important historic location with many important palaces and shrines. It is also considered one of the best places in Vietnam for food with its own food culture. A few dishes to try here include; Hue beef noodle soup, clam rice and Hue lemongrass skewers. 

Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay is one of the best places for nature lovers with stunning sandy beaches, emerald waters and rainforests. It is a great place for hiking, scuba diving or simply chilling on the beach and, again, a great place for food famed for its sea snails and squid sausages. 

Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh City (previously Saigon) is the biggest city in Vietnam and somewhere unlike anywhere else in the world. A city combining Vietnam’s past and present, Ho Chi Minh is incredibly vibrant, lively and fun with many attractions. The food options are endless here, but it is the street food that provides the best experience and is not to be missed.

Vietnam is a beautiful, lively and interesting destination and also somewhere that any food lover will adore.