This is a list of dishes found in Vietnamese cuisine.
Noodle dishes
NameImageRegionTypeDescriptionBánh canhSouth of VietnamNoodle dishThick noodleBánh đa cuaHải PhòngRice paper with soupRice paper with crab brothBánh hỏiBình Định ProvinceNoodle dishExtremely thin noodles that are woven into intricate bundles and often topped with chopped scallions (spring onions) and a complementary meat dishBánh tằm cà ri Cà MauNoodles Spicy chicken curry over special rice noodlesBún bò HuếHuếNoodle soupHuế style (hot and spicy) beef rice vermicelli soup with lemongrass and porkBún bungHanoiNoodle soupRice vermicelli cooked with pork ribs and "dọc mùng"Bún cáHanoiNoodle dishRice vermicelli and grilled fish balls mixed with fish sauce and raw vegetables Bún chả cá South Central Coast Noodle soup Rice vermicelli soup with fried fishcakeChạo tômHuếNoodle dishBarbecued shrimp paste/mousse on a sugar cane stickBún chả Hanoi Noodle dish Vermicelli noodles with grilled pork meatballs served over salad, herbs, bean sprouts, and sliced cucumbersBún đậu mắm tômNorthern VietnamNoodle dishRice vermicelli with fried beans and shrimp pasteBún mắmTrà Vinh, Sóc TrăngNoodle soupRice vermicelli with broth made from fish sauce or choke fishBún mọcHanoiNoodle soupRice vermicelli with sprouted brothBún măng vịt Noodle soup Bamboo shoots and duck noodle soup.Bún ốcNorth of Vietnam Noodle soup Noodles with snailsBún riêuRed River DeltaNoodle soupRice vermicelli in a tomato and crab brothBún thịt nướngSouthern VietnamNoodle dishGrilled pork (often shredded) and cold vermicelli noodles over a bed of greens (salad and sliced cucumber), herbs and bean sprouts. Also often includes a few chopped up egg rolls, spring onions, and shrimp. Served with roasted peanuts on top and a small bowl of nước chấm.Bún thangHanoiNoodle soupRice vermicelli served with broth and various other ingredients – laksa leaves, Chinese coriander, thin fried chicken eggs, shredded chicken breast, and thinly sliced pork rollsCao lầuQuảng Nam ProvinceNoodle dishOriginated from Quang Nam Province in central Vietnam, mì quảng is adamant about maintaining a variety of colors and textures, featuring a pork and shrimp-based broth, the chewy yellow of the thick turmeric noodles, the bright green ribbons of lettuce, the soft earthy pork, the tenderness of the shrimp, the pleasant crunch of crushed peanut between your teeth, and the snap of the sesame-freckled rice crackers.Cellophane noodlesmiến, bún tàu, bún tàoNoodlesTransparent noodle made from starch and water, generally sold in dried form, soaked to reconstitute, then used in soups, stir-fried dishes, or spring rolls.Hủ tiếuSouthern VietnamNoodle soupChinese/Cambodian noodle soup traditionally consisting of rice noodles with pork broth.Mì or Súp mìNoodle soupVietnamese/Chinese noodle soup with yellow wheat noodles brought over by Chinese immigrants.Mì QuảngQuảng Nam ProvinceNoodle dishIngredients often vary, but dishes most often consist of wide rice noodles served with little broth, pork chops, chicken, shrimp, vegetables, peanuts, and bánh tráng.Mì xào giònNoodle dish Deep-fried egg noodles, topped with seafood, vegetables, and a saucePhởHanoi, Nam Định provinceNoodle dishNoodle soup served with various cuts of beef and onions. Often eaten with basil, mint, lime, and bean sproutsMiến lươnNorthern Vietnam, North Central Coast (Nghệ An)Noodle soupRice vermicelli served with eel meatMiến trộnNoodle dishStir-fried rice vermicelli mixed with shrimp or crab, seasoned with sweet and spicy spicesRice noodlesbánh canh, bánh phởNoodlesMade from rice flourRice vermicellibúnNoodlesA type of rice noodles
Dumplings
NameImageRegionTypeDescriptionBánh úDumplingBak Chang dumplings – like Chinese zongziBánh baoDumplingBall-shaped bun filled with pork and other ingredientsBánh bột lọcNorth Central CoastDumplingWrapper made of tapioca starch packed with shrimpBánh bột lọc trầnDumplingDumplings with wrappers made of tapioca starch; similar to chaozhou fun guoBánh bột lọc láHuếDumplingTiny rice flour dumplings stuffed with shrimp and ground pork and wrapped in a banana leaf; from HuếBánh camSouthern VietnamDumplingDeep-fried glutinous rice sesame balls filled with sweetened mung bean paste; from southern VietnamBánh ítDumplingSmall stuffed glutinous rice flour ballsBánh ít trầnDumpling"Naked" small stuffed glutinous rice flour ballsBánh khúcNorth VietnamDumplingGlutinous rice ball filled with mung bean and fatty porkBánh nậmHuếDumplingFlat rice flour dumpling from Huế stuffed with minced pork and mushroom, and seasoned with pepper and spices; wrapped in a banana leafBánh phu thêBắc Ninh ProvinceDumplingLiterally "husband and wife cake"; a sweet cake made of rice or tapioca flour and gelatin, filled with mung bean paste; also spelled bánh xu xê (su sê)Bánh phu thê bột bánDumplingHusband and wife cakes made with tapioca pearlsBánh ránNorthern VietnamDumplingDeep-fried glutinous rice sesame balls filled with sweetened mung bean paste; from northern VietnamBánh tẻNorthern VietnamDumplingSmall steamed rice cake wrapped with leaves of some local trees into a long, thin cylindrical shape, and boiled thoroughly.Bánh giòDumplingMade from filtered flour, lean shoulder meat, wood ear, dried onion, pepper, fish sauce, salt... Bánh giò has a long, jutting shape like an upside down hand.
Pancakes and sandwiches
NameImageRegionTypeDescriptionBánh bèoQuảng Bình ProvinceRice cakeSmall steamed savory rice cakesBánh bột lọcHuếRice cakeRice dumplings made in a clear rice flour batter stuffed with shrimp and ground pork. Cooked inside a banana leaf.Bánh cănSouthern VietnamEgg dishA southern specialty consisting of small pancakes made with quail eggs, cooked in small clay pansBánh đúcRice or corn cakeRice cake or corn cake eaten as a dessert or savory mealBánh khọtBà Rịa–Vũng Tàu provincePancakeA southern specialty consisting of small, fried rice flour pancakesBánh mìSandwichVietnamese sandwichBánh rếBình Thuận ProvincePancakeDeep-fried pancakeBánh xèoSouthern VietnamCrepeCoconut milk-flavored crepesBánh bột chiênSouthern VietnamRice cakeFried rice cake with eggs and tangy soy sauce.Bánh phồng tômSouthern VietnamSnackA form of deep fried snack made from starch and prawn.Bánh cốngSóc TrăngTapioca cakeMinced pork mixed with tapioca root and whole green beans, served with a circled shrimp on top.Bánh quai vạcSouth Central Coast, Southern VietnamTapioca cakeMade from tapioca starch, filled with shrimp and meat inside.Bánh taiPhú ThọRice cakeMade from plain rice flour, pork and some other spices.Bánh tai heoTapioca cakeMade from flour, granulated sugar, white sesame, condensed milk, eggs, butter, vanilla, cooking oil, salt, water... and processed by deep frying.
Rolls, salads, and rice papers
NameImageRegionTypeDescriptionBánh cuốnHanoiRollSteamed rice rollBánh tômHanoiSeafood dishShrimp pattiesBánh tôm Hồ TâyHanoiSeafood dishA shrimp patty specialty originating from the area around West Lake (Tây Hồ), HanoiBánh trángCentral Vietnam, Binh DinhRice paperRice paperBánh ướtKhánh Hòa ProvinceRice paperSteamed rice paperChả giò or Nem ránRollFried pork spring rollsGỏi cuốnRollSoft vermicelli summer rollGỏi cáRollRaw fish meat wrapped in rice paper rolls with herbs, served with dipping sauceGỏi cá tríchPhú QuốcSeafood dishRaw herring saladMón cuốnRollRoll which includes a variety of ingredients rolled in rice paper (bánh tráng)Popiahbò bíaRollSpring roll wrapped in a soft, thin paper-like crepe or pancake made from wheat flourTrảng Bàng dew-wetted rice paperbánh tráng phơi sương Trảng BàngTây Ninh ProvinceRice paperWetted rice paper
Cơm (non-glutinous rice dishes)
NameImageRegionTypeDescriptionCơm nắmNorthern VietnamRice dishRice ballCơm tấmSaigonRice dishWarm broken rice often served with a slab of grilled pork chop marinated in sugar and fish sauce (sườn), a slice of steamed pork loaf topped with egg yolks (chả trứng hấp), and a mixture of pork skin and thinly shredded pork (bì).Cơm rượuSouthern VietnamDessertDessert from Southern Vietnam, made from glutinous riceCơm cháyNinh Bình, Hải PhòngDessertCrispy golden brown rice at the bottom of the cooking pot – which is then left dried in natural sunlight for 2–3 daysCơm hếnHuếRice dishA rice dish made from cooked baby river mussels (basket clams), rice, peanuts, pork rinds, shrimp paste, chili paste, starfruits and bạc hà stems. It is normally served with the broth of cooked musselsCơm gà Quảng NamQuảng NamRice dishCooked rice served with boiled chicken and sprinkled with chicken brothCơm lamNorthern midlands and mountainous, Central HighlandsRice dishGlutinous rice and other ingredients placed in bamboo tubes and cooked on fireCơm chiênRice dishRice fried with meat, eggs, and vegetables
Xôi (glutinous rice dishes)
NameImageRegionTypeDescriptionXôiSticky rice dishSweet (ngọt) or savory (mặn) dish made from glutinous rice and other ingredients.OảnSticky rice dishWhite sticky rice, granulated sugar or cake flour formed into a truncated pyramid shape – used as an offering in Buddhist temples.Xôi chiênSticky rice dishWhite sticky rice flattened and deep fried in oil.Xôi đỗ xanhNorthern Vietnam, Central VietnamSticky rice dishMung beans are scrubbed, soaked and peeled – then mixed with glutinous rice and steamed.Xôi gàSticky rice dishWhite sticky rice cooked with coconut milk and shredded boiled/ roasted chicken, then served in bowls or pandan leaves.Xôi gấcSticky rice dishSticky rice cooked with gac meat to create a bright red color and delicious flavor.Xôi lá cẩmSticky rice dishSticky rice cooked in Camellia leaves to create a red purple color.Xôi đậu phộngSticky rice dishSoaked glutinous rice cooked with boiled peanuts.Xôi ngũ sắcNorthwestSticky rice dishSticky rice cooked with multiple-colored rice leaves to create 5 colors that represent the Five ElementsXôi sắnNorthern VietnamSticky rice dishGlutinous rice mixed with glutinous cassava roots that have been grated or cut into small pieces, then cooked and seasoned with fried onions and oil.Xôi vòSticky rice dishSticky rice cooked separately with pandan leaves for aroma, and turmeric powder for color.Xôi xéoHanoiSticky rice dishSticky rice placed into a bowl, then cut into slices with a knife, and sprinkled with green beans and fried onions.
Soups, stews and cháo (congees)
NameImageRegionTypeDescriptionBird's nest soupsúp yến sàoSoupBird's nest soupCanh chuaMekong DeltaSoupHot and sour soupCanh khoai mỡSoupPurple yam soupKhổ qua nhồi thịtSoupBitter gourd stuffed with meat, then bundled with scallions and cooked in bone brothỐc nấu chuối đậuSoupA rustic but quite sophisticated dish that consists of boiled snails cooked with green bananas, fried beans, bacon, adorned with guise leaves and perillaCongeecháoRice dishRice porridgeCháo lòngRice dishRice porridge cooked in broth made from pork bones and boiled pork intestinesLẩuHot potSpicy sour soup with assorted vegetables, meats, and seafoodPhá lấuSaigonSoup/StewPork offal stewSúp măng cuaSoupAsparagus-crab combination soupThịt kho tàuSoup/StewFatty pork and eggs braised in coconut juiceBò khoMeat dishBeef and vegetable stew
Other dishes