Top 30 Vietnamese Dishes: How Many Have You Tried?

Vietnamese is fresh, zesty and fragrant, and most recipes are simple and easy to make, so its no wonder it’s one of our most searched for cuisines at New Idea Food. Vietnamese cuisine is all about balancing the five flavours of sweet, sour, spicy, bitter and salty in every dish. Food markets are everywhere, and the cooking is based on fresh ingredients, with shoppers looking for whatever is in season and harvested that day. In Vietnam, there are three kinds of eating: everyday cooking, An Com; social cooking, An Choi; and festive cooking, An Qua. Qua means ‘gift.’ Here’s a round-up of our favourite Vietnamese recipes.

1. 20-Minute Vietnamese Prawn Dumpling Soup

Beat the winter cold with this super yum, super easy soup! Now you can enjoy it at home (and in no time at all!) thanks to this amazing recipe! Get the full recipe.

2. Crab noodle salad with nuoc cham

Looking for a dinner that will really impress? Go no further! Nuoc cham is a Vietnamese dipping sauce that also makes an incredible salad dressing. It packs quite a kick, which can be counteracted if you serve it alongside some raw, shredded white cabbage.Get the full recipe.

3. Classic Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho Ga)

Vietnam – a flavour explosion In Vietnam. The three kinds of Vietnamese eating are represented by the amazing flavours in a bowl of noodle soup.Get the full recipe.

4. Vietnamese Veggie Hotpot

Warming and aromatic meal suitable for the whole family. Try this quick and tasty Vietnamese veggie hotpot perfect for any night of the week.Get the full recipe.

5. Vietnamese rice paper rolls

Fresh prawn rice paper rolls and nuoc cham sauce offer you a chance at cooking authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Get the full recipe.

6. Vietnamese Chicken Crepes

Made easier with store-bought crepes, you’ll have it on the table in no time. Looking for a meal that will really impress – without spending hours in the kitchen? Well, go no further! Try teaming it with our Sticky Caramel Wings for a dinner party menu no-one will forget! Get the full recipe.

7. Sticky Caramel Chicken Wings

With all the flavours of Vietnamese food without all the fuss, these finger-licking good wings will be gone in seconds!Get the full recipe.

8. Crispy Pork Belly Noodle Salad

We’ve taken all the hard work out of this Vietnamese classic – it’s quick and easy! By using pre-cooked pork belly, we’ve taken all the hard work out of this Vietnamese classic. And it’s so yum!Get the full recipe.

9. Easy Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef Rolls

If you love Vietnamese food, you’re going to love these! Packed with iconic Vietnamese lemongrass and punchy and zesty flavours, they’re so damn yum. Get the full recipe.

10. Vietnamese pork meatballs in lettuce cups

These Vietnamese-style pork meatballs are wrapped in lettuce cups, meaning zero waste and less cleanup! Perfect. Get the full recipe.

11. Vietnamese prawn noodle salad

This Vietnamese salad is the perfect answer to a side for entertaining. Vermicelli noodles add texture while it’s loaded with good veggies like cucumber, carrot and onions. Fab! Get the full recipe.

12. Goi Ga (Vietnamese chicken salad)

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Enjoy a chicken salad with a little bit of Vietnamese spice – fresh Asian greens, chilli & chicken fillets with lime, coconut, basil, Vietnamese mint & ginger.Get the full recipe.

13. Banh mi club sandwich

This no-cook club sandwich comes with a Vietnamese spin! With roasted chicken, coriander and Japanese mayonnaise, it has all the Asian flavours you love! Get the full recipe.

14. Vietnamese chicken nibbles

If you’re hosting a party or get-together, perhaps for New Years or a birthday, these beautifully seasoned chicken wings make for great pre-dinner nibbles. Get the full recipe.

15. Vietnamese pumpkin & chickpea curry

Delicious fresh Vietnamese curry a great dish for vegetarians. Get the full recipe.

16. Vietnamese pork & peanut burgers

Mix up your midweek menu with these Asian-style burgers, made from pork mince and flavoured with oyster sauce, ginger and lime. Get the full recipe.

17. Vietnamese-style beef salad

Lighten up beef mince in this Asian inspired noodle salad with crunchy carrots, beansprouts, and crushed peanuts. Get the full recipe.

18. Vietnamese pork lemongrass skewers

A classic Vietnamese street food snack that’s easy to recreate at home. Get the full recipe.

19. Vietnamese chicken wraps

Fill soft flour tortillas with pan-fried chicken, lightly pickled cucumber and carrot for an Asian-style lunch or dinner.Get the full recipe.

20. Sticky pork belly with Vietnamese-style salad & smashed peanuts

There is nothing better than succulent pork belly with sweet and salty Asian flavours. Add a fresh salad and crunchy peanuts to top it off. Delicious! Get the full recipe.

21. Bun ga nuong (grilled chicken & noodles)

Delicious chicken patties with noodles and crispy vegetables. Get the full recipe.

22. Vietnamese caramel trout

A caramel base balances out the hot and salty ingredients of this Asian-inspired one-pan fish dish. Get the full recipe.

23. Vietnamese beef and lemongrass one pot

We love Vietnamese-inspired flavours, and this Vietnamese beef and lemongrass one pot is a definite winner. It’s a one-pot, so there’s minimal washing up! Get the full recipe.

24. Pho ga (Vietnamese chicken noodle soup)

Pho, the Vietnamese classic soup and noodle dish seems to be everywhere right now! Make your own chicken version and add as much spice as you like. Get the full recipe.

25. Vietnamese chicken skewers

Try something new, with this quick and easy Vietnamese chicken dish. Both tasty and adventurous. Get the full recipe.

26. Vietnamese veggie pancakes

There’s an explosion of texture in every bite – and the dipping sauce is divine. Get the full recipe.

27. Chicken and lemongrass larb

Pork or beef mince can be used instead of chicken in this versatile dish. Larb is a type of Lao meat salad that is regarded as the \unofficial\ national dish of Laos! Get the full recipe.

28. Pho bo (Vietnamese beef & noodle soup)

Bring the warmth of South-East Asia to your kitchen with this popular Vietnamese street food – known as pho bo in Vietnam. Get the full recipe.

29. Rainbow stuffed bahn-mi

Bahn-mi is a Vietnamese stuffed baguette – bahn means bread and mi, wheat. And altogether, it is delicious. Get the full recipe.

30. Vietnamese egg coffee

Sweet after-dinner coffee, fans of affogato, tiramisu and Irish coffee will love the latest after-dinner trend. Hailing from Vietnam, egg coffee is like having a billowy sweet zabaglione served on top of hot espresso. Get the full recipe.

Lottie Dalziel

Lottie Dalziel is a 4AM riser and coffee-addict who lives and breathes the Better Homes and Gardens brand. When she isn't reading up on the latest trends in sustainability or discovering ways to upcycle almost anything, you can find her by the beach, cooking up a storm or adding to her abundant (some would say out of control) plant collection.

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