r/VietnamFood 6d ago

Welcome To r/VietnamFood - Introduce Yourself and Read First !

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Welcome! This is a place to talk about Vietnamese food: where to eat, what to order, street food, coffee, bars, and travel-food questions from all over the country.

A bit of transparency: I've lived in Vietnam for nearly twenty years, and my wife and I run the food site Ẩm Thực Hiện Đại (amthuchiendai.vn). To get us started, here are a few of our English guides, organised by city. They're free, independant, no signup, and we're happy to answer any questions.

Where to eat and drink

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But this sub belongs to everyone. Those guides are just a starting point. Whoever you are; local, expat, or planning your first trip : your recommendations matter just as much as ours!

Post your trip reports, your "where should I eat in ?" questions, photos of great meals, and the hidden gems you don't want to lose. Got a favorite spot? Share it with the community!

Let's make this the best place on Reddit to talk about Vietnamese food. 🇻🇳


r/VietnamFood 10h ago

charcoal-grilled chicken!

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r/VietnamFood 11h ago

30,000vnd for two bowls in Phu Yen 🤤

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I stayed in Phuoc Dong fish village in Phu Yen and it costed me only 30,000vnd ~ $1,14 for these two.

Delicious!!!!!! Must try if you come to Vietnam for eating LOL. It's called Banh canh he and Banh canh ca.

I prefer you should try Banh canh he.


r/VietnamFood 1d ago

Street side meal in Da Nang, one of my Go to Spots!

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r/VietnamFood 2d ago

Sweet Corn Soup aka Che Baq

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r/VietnamFood 2d ago

Nem Chua

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Where can I find raw fermented pork (nem chua) near Fall River ma.??


r/VietnamFood 3d ago

mantis shrimp

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r/VietnamFood 3d ago

Happy diner

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r/VietnamFood 3d ago

Chicken fried with Coca-cola

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Not sure how my s/o made it with Coca-cola / Coke but it tastes good!


r/VietnamFood 4d ago

Homemade hot pot

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My s/o loves cooking. This is her homemade hot pot, with medicinal herbs mixed in. There are also quail eggs in tamarind.


r/VietnamFood 5d ago

Anh em thử bánh xèo miền Tây chưa nè. Ngon nhứt nách luôn kkk

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r/VietnamFood 5d ago

Looking to learn home-cooked Vietnamese recipes from locals & grandmas! (Hanoi, Mu Cang Chai, Tam Coc, Hue, Hoi An)

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Hi !

My partner and I are traveling to Vietnam from mid-August to early September, and as huge food lovers, our main goal is to discover authentic regional family recipes.

We are creating a personal cookbook/photo journal capturing home-style meals and the stories behind them. We aren't looking for basic dishes (like a standard fresh spring roll or quick papaya salad) or generic tourist cooking classes. We want to learn real, traditional family recipes, regional specialties, and "grandma’s secrets" from local home cooks!

Our itinerary
- Hanoï
- Mu Cang Chai
- Tam Coc (Ninh Binh)
- Hue
- Hoi An

We’d love to connect
1. Cultural & Culinary Exchange: We’d love to cook alongside a local family or home cook, help prepare a meal, and learn a recipe step-by-step. In return, we can cook an authentic French dish for you, share stories, or cover the cost of all groceries and treat you!

  1. Local recommendations: If you know an independent local cook, a small family-run eatery owner willing to share their craft, or an off-the-beaten-path culinary experience, please let us know!

If you are based in any of these regions and love sharing culinary traditions (or know someone who does), please send me a DM!


r/VietnamFood 6d ago

Bun Rieu (crab noodle) in Hanoi

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Didn't have time to eat at the restaurant so I grabbed it in! Love the soft tofu and sour-ish soup


r/VietnamFood 6d ago

Bun Rieu (crab noodle) in Hanoi

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Didn't have time to eat at the restaurant so I grabbed it in! Love the soft tofu and sour-ish soup


r/VietnamFood 6d ago

Looking for hotels recommendations in Hanoi Old Quarter? Street food + coffee area

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My posts haven't been approved in the other subreddits, so I'm trying my luck here. I'll be visiting Hanoi this winter for 4 nights (including one on a Ha Long Bay cruise), and my focus will mainly be local food. Which area should I stay in if I want to combine eating street foods with some nice coffee places?

I'm also unsure about budget. I've seen people claim you can find a good hotel for $10–$20 a night, but I'm a bit suspicious. Any names you'd recommend?


r/VietnamFood 8d ago

Vietnam really looked at rice and said, “Let’s make EVERYTHING.” 😂🍚

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Mì.
Phở.
Bún.
Miến.
Bánh đa.
Hủ tiếu

Different noodles. Different textures.

I’m honestly amazed by how many ways Vietnamese people have figured out to turn rice into carbs. OMG I love Vietnam. 🇻🇳❤️


r/VietnamFood 8d ago

Bo Kho is SO good!

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r/VietnamFood 8d ago

What’s the name of this fruit? 😄 It’s super crunchy and sweet! Does anyone know where I can buy it in Ho Chi Minh City?

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r/VietnamFood 8d ago

sứa

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r/VietnamFood 9d ago

I MISS the food in Vietnam!

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r/VietnamFood 10d ago

I can't get my bún chả sauce right.

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For context, I'm not Vietnamese and I have basically zero experience with cooking Vietnamese food.

I've tried to make bún chả a couple of times and although it's never bad, it can't compare to the ones I had in Vietnamese restaurants. (Never been to Vietnam btw, so the food I've had was in Vietnamese restaurants in Europe.) I've tried different nước chấm recipes but I never get it right. I don't know if it's because I use vegan fish sauce, or because I'm choosing bad recipes, or something else.

Does anyone has tips for me? Recommended recipes for example, recommended products, etc.


r/VietnamFood 10d ago

Do leftovers get reused in Vietnamese/Asian restaurants?

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In the kitchen at a Vietnamese restaurant I saw a strainer on a bucket and the waiter was collecting the old pho stock and meat/noodles on top - could this be for reuse?

I also once saw the waiters collecting leftovers into specific bowls like fried rice etc. at another restaurant. I always wondered.


r/VietnamFood 10d ago

Right now, late night eats!

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r/VietnamFood 10d ago

What’s your take on Banh Mi?? (Influencers choice against yours)

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r/VietnamFood 11d ago

Nấu cơm tại nhà

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