Banh cuon, hu tieu or bun cha are dishes that tourists cannot miss when coming to Vietnam, according to the Michelin inspector.
Michelin Guide, the world's most prestigious culinary ranking organization, believes that whether you are new to Vietnam or familiar with Vietnamese cuisine, you will be surprised by the diverse cultural aspects reflected in the country's cuisine.
Michelin inspectors have selected five notable dishes from the numerous attractive restaurants in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City that visitors should not miss when coming to Vietnam, introduced in early December.
Rice rolls
The Michelin Guide describes banh cuon stalls in Vietnam as allowing diners to watch the steaming and cooking process right at the door. There are two types of banh cuon, the more popular being the one with minced pork and wood ear mushrooms, and the other with egg rolls. Diners can choose to eat it with sausage and nem chua, along with herbs, chili, lemon or garlic for dipping sauce.
Suggested location: Ba Xuan Rice Rolls, Hanoi

A portion of rice rolls with minced meat, wood ear mushrooms and fish sauce. Photo: Quynh Mai
Hu Tieu
Hu tieu is one of the signature dishes, reflecting the fusion of Teochew and Khmer cuisine . This dish became popular and was introduced to the southern region by Vietnamese repatriates from Cambodia in the 1970s.
Suggested location: Hong Phat Noodles, Ho Chi Minh City
Bun cha
Bun cha restaurants in Hanoi’s Old Quarter are popular with tourists. The menu includes traditional bun cha or can be combined with various spring rolls and spring rolls. The meat is marinated thoroughly and grilled over charcoal. When eaten, diners eat it with sweet and sour fish sauce and other herbs.
Suggested locations:
Bun Cha Ta, Hanoi
Bun Cha Dac Kim, Hanoi
Bun Cha Tuyet 34, Hanoi
Sticky rice
The Michelin Guide website describes sticky rice as a popular snack in Vietnam. Locals often eat it for breakfast or lunch.
Suggested locations:
Sticky Rice Bowl, Ho Chi Minh City

A full portion of sticky rice at Xoi Bat restaurant, the only sticky rice restaurant recommended by Michelin. Photo: Van Khanh
Noodle soup
According to Michelin inspectors, it would be “unthinkable” to visit Vietnam without trying pho. Beef pho and chicken pho are familiar dishes of the locals, and both are globally acclaimed. When eaten, diners can eat them with other herbs and spices such as lemon, garlic vinegar or chili sauce.
Suggested locations:
Au Trieu Beef Pho, Hanoi
Nguyet Chicken Pho, Hanoi
Pho Minh, Ho Chi Minh City
Pho Hoa Pasteur, Ho Chi Minh City
Michelin Guide is a world-renowned culinary ranking organization. In June, Michelin Guide honored 106 Vietnamese restaurants and individuals for the first time in four categories: Michelin Stars, Michelin Selected, Bib Gourmand, and Michelin Guide Special Awards.
Van Khanh (According to Michelin Guide )
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