Michelin selects 5 Vietnamese dishes that tourists must try
Báo Thanh niên•15/12/2023
Michelin Guide website announces 5 Vietnamese dishes that every tourist must try before leaving this country.
Whether you are new to Vietnam or already familiar with Vietnamese cuisine , you will be amazed by the diverse cultural aspects reflected in the country’s cuisine. With a rich history and countless small, delicious eateries in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Michelin inspectors have carefully selected 5 remarkable dishes that visitors should definitely try when visiting Vietnam.
Rice rolls
Banh cuon stalls allow diners to watch the steaming and cooking process right at the door. There are two types of banh cuon: the more common one is filled with minced pork and wood ear mushrooms; the other version is banh cuon trung, which has soft-boiled eggs. Diners can choose to add some ingredients such as cha, nem chua along with fresh herbs, chili, lemon or garlic for dipping sauce.
Ba Xuan Rice Rolls, Hanoi is a Michelin recommendation
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Hu Tieu
In Saigon, the highlight is hu tieu - a famous dish that reflects the historical culinary fusion in Vietnam. The blend of hu tieu is a combination of Teochew and Khmer culinary traditions and was introduced to South Vietnam by Vietnamese repatriates from Cambodia in the 1970s.
Michelin recommends Hong Phat noodle soup, District 3
Bun cha
Bun cha restaurants in Hanoi's Old Quarter are popular with tourists. The simple menu includes many combinations of bun cha (rice noodles with grilled pork) and various nem ran (spring rolls), each with its own distinct flavor. The grilled pork is irresistibly delicious when enjoyed with sweet and sour sauce and, of course, with selected herbs. Michelin recommends the following restaurants: Bun Cha Ta, Bun Cha Dac Kim, and Tuyet Bun Cha.
A bowl of vermicelli with grilled pork in Dac Kim, Hanoi
Sticky rice
A Vietnamese snack called xoi, Vietnamese sticky rice, is often enjoyed by locals as a breakfast or a light lunch. This establishment is run by a young team and has a cozy and relaxing dining area. It is a great place for breakfast and a light lunch.
Michelin recommendation: Xoi Bat at Hoang Hoa Tham, Binh Thanh
Noodle soup
Leaving Vietnam without enjoying a few bowls of pho is unthinkable. Both "pho bo" and "pho ga" are not only globally acclaimed but are also daily staples for the locals. Be sure to add some herbs or a squeeze of lemon to the hot soup. Michelin recommendations: Pho bo Au Trieu, pho ga Nguyet (Hanoi); pho Minh, pho Hoa Pasteur (Ho Chi Minh City).
Pho Hoa Pasteur
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Michelin stars are awarded to restaurants judged to have met exceptionally high standards. Qualifying eateries can receive one, two or three stars, and the accolade is coveted by chefs around the world . The Michelin star system first appeared in 1926, with a single star denoting a "very good restaurant". The second and third stars were added in 1933, with two stars meaning "excellent cooking worth returning to" and three stars "exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey". Last year, the first Michelin-starred restaurants in Vietnam were recognized. In addition, Michelin also awards other titles such as good but affordable restaurants...
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