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Whether it's steamed rice rolls, noodle soup, or grilled pork vermicelli, these are the dishes no traveler should miss when visiting Vietnam, according to Michelin inspectors.
Experience Vietnam through the lens of Michelin
The Michelin Guide, renowned for its culinary rankings worldwide, asserts that whether you're a novice or a seasoned traveler in Vietnam, you'll be amazed by the diverse cultural aspects reflected in the country's cuisine.
Michelin inspectors have selected 5 noteworthy dishes from countless enticing eateries in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City that travelers should not overlook when visiting Vietnam, introduced in early December.
Steamed rice rolls
The Michelin Guide describes the rice roll stalls in Vietnam, allowing diners to observe the steaming and cooking process right at the entrance. There are two types of rice rolls, with the more common one filled with minced pork and wood ear mushrooms, and the other type being egg rice rolls. Diners can choose to eat them with fried pork sausage and sour fermented pork roll, accompanied by various herbs, chili, lime, or garlic to season the dipping sauce.
Recommended Location: Bà Xuân Rice Rolls, Hanoi.
Hu tieu is one of the standout dishes, reflecting the fusion of Chaozhou cuisine and Khmer people. This dish became popular and was introduced to the southern region by Vietnamese returnees from Cambodia in the 1970s.
Recommended Location: Hồng Phát Hu Tieu, Ho Chi Minh City.
Bun cha restaurants in Hanoi's old quarter are favored by many tourists. The menu includes traditional bun cha or can be combined with various types of spring rolls and fried spring rolls. The meat is marinated thoroughly, grilled over charcoal. When eating, diners enjoy it with sweet and sour fish sauce and various other fresh herbs.
Recommended Location:
– Ta's Bun Cha, Hanoi.
– Đắc Kim's Bun Cha, Hanoi.
– Snowflake 34's Bun Cha, Hanoi.
The Michelin Guide website introduces sticky rice as a popular light dish in Vietnam. Locals often eat sticky rice for breakfast or lunch.
Recommended Location:
Bát's Sticky Rice, Ho Chi Minh City.
According to Michelin inspectors, if you're visiting Vietnam and not trying pho, it's considered unimaginable. Beef pho and chicken pho are familiar dishes to locals, both of which are globally celebrated. When eating, diners can enjoy them with various fresh herbs and condiments such as lime, vinegar garlic, or chili sauce.
Recommended Location:
– Ấu Triệu's Beef Pho, Hanoi.
– Nguyệt's Chicken Pho, Hanoi.
– Minh's Pho, Ho Chi Minh City.
– Hoa Pasteur's Pho, Ho Chi Minh City.
As per Mytour
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Reference: Travel guide by Mytour
MytourDecember 29, 2023
