Banh mi in Vietnam: choosing fillings and ordering well
Learn how to choose a banh mi filling, check sauces and extras, and distinguish a filled baguette from Vietnamese bread served with a breakfast platter.
Vietnam Trip Notes3 min read
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Vietnamese Food
Dishes, ingredients and ordering notes for first-time visitors.
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Mi Quang, cao lau and bun bo Hue: a central Vietnam noodle guide
Compare three central Vietnamese noodle dishes and plan a food route through Da Nang, Hoi An and Hue, with practical questions for ordering.
Vietnam Trip Notes3 min read
How to order pho in Vietnam: a first bowl guide
Understand pho ga, pho bo, broth and garnishes, then order a bowl that suits your preferences without treating every regional variation as the same dish.
Vietnam Trip Notes3 min read
A first Vietnamese food notebook
Use dish names, regional context and a few ordering questions to start exploring Vietnamese food.
Vietnam Trip Notes2 min read