The renowned culinary website Taste Atlas updated its list of the 100 best Vietnamese dishes at the end of July, offering suggestions for international travelers to experience during their upcoming trips. Topping the list is Mì Quảng, a signature dish closely associated with the people of Quảng Nam.
Quang noodle (Mì Quảng)
The noodles are made from thick, flat rice flour, either white or yellow. Diners can enjoy Mì Quảng with shrimp, pork, eggs, sausage, chicken, chicken innards, frog, or snakehead fish, along with a savory-sweet broth and fresh herbs like basil, mustard greens, lettuce, and bean sprouts. A piece of rice cracker is often placed on top of the bowl for added crunch. Mì Quảng is one of the favorite dishes of the Vietnamese people.
- Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Quang noodle
Banh mi (Bánh mì)
Bánh mì is the second name on the list. The culinary website introduces Vietnamese bánh mì, pronounced “bun mee,” as inheriting the culinary heritage of France and China. Over time, locals have adapted and creatively transformed it, making it a distinctive Vietnamese dish. Vietnamese bánh mì has long been recognized as delicious worldwide. On March 24, 2011, the term “banh mi” was officially included in the Oxford English Dictionary, noted as “a type of Vietnamese sandwich.”
The list is curated based on ratings from experts and international diners who have tasted the dishes. The selection criteria include popularity, delicious taste, uniqueness, and representation of local cuisine.
- Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Banh mi
Stir-fried beef noodle (Bún bò Nam Bộ)
As a traditional Vietnamese dish, bún bò Nam Bộ (stir-fried beef noodle) consists of main ingredients such as beef, noodles, garlic, herbs, carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, bean sprouts, crispy fried shallots, and roasted peanuts.
After arranging the noodles and herbs in a bowl, the vendor pours a bit of sweet and sour fish sauce over it. Diners mix all the ingredients together before enjoying.
Established in 2015, Taste Atlas connects over 9,000 local restaurants, introducing more than 10,000 dishes to readers, with thousands of reviews and research from culinary experts and chefs. The website aims to become a world map of traditional dishes made from local ingredients.
- Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Nam Bo Stir-fried beef noodle
“Shaking” beef (Bò lúc lắc)
The “star” of bò lúc lắc (shaking beef) is the marinated, cubed beef. After being seared, the beef is placed on a bed of lettuce and sliced tomatoes. The chef then adds cooked onions and sliced potatoes. This dish is not street food; it mainly appears in restaurants and is often enjoyed by Vietnamese people on special occasions.
- Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Vietnamese “Shaking” beef
Grounded shrimp sausage (Chạo tôm)
As a traditional Vietnamese snack, chạo tôm consists of minced pork and shrimp, seasoned and wrapped around a lemongrass stalk or a piece of sugarcane about 10 cm long. After being grilled, diners wrap chạo tôm with fresh herbs, green bananas, starfruit, and lettuce in a rice paper and dip it in soybean sauce.
The dish originates from Huế but is now popular throughout the country.
- Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Vietnamese grounded shrimp sausage
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