Whether you’re thrilled by enriching echoes of heroic heritage, romantic promenades idyllic for artisan shopping, phenomenal nature-kissed settings, or flavoursome cuisine paired with phenomenal coffee, Vietnam is a feast for all your senses! Here are some scrumptious Vietnamese delicacies you can’t overlook.

Banh mi Viet Nam - Bánh mì
Banh mi Viet Nam – Bánh mì | Image by vtoanstar via flickr

Pho

For a budget-friendly banquet, simply head to any of Vietnam’s colourful city street food stalls and order a steaming bowl of pho; a piquant broth full of the savoury deliciousness of herbs, beef stock, flat rice noodles, meat slices, lemon, and bird’s eye chilli.

Banh Mi

Vietnam’s flaky, melt-in-the-mouth version of a baguette (but better) is stuffed to bursting with juicy marinated meat of your choice, fresh cilantro, cooling cucumber, pickled vegetables, and a good lashing of sweet sauce. The best way to indulge in this Franco-Vietnamese treat is with a classic iced coffee sweetened with condensed milk or an iconic egg coffee.

Goi Cuon

If you’re taking a breather from the decadently fried and curried Vietnamese staples, this delectable salad spring roll, filled with a delicious medley of fresh vegetables, shrimp, and chopped coriander, will hit your stomach and tastebuds just right! If you’re looking for impeccable Hoi An accommodation close to foodie-centric hotspots, venture no further than the likes of Citadines Pearl Hoi An.

Chè

If you can’t say no to your sweet tooth, indulge in this cold, creamy yet soupy pudding topped with many-coloured pandan jellies, crunchy peanuts, caramelised banana, succulent mango, luxuriant durian, and other tropical fruits, as well as mashed beans, coconut shreds, and lotus seeds.