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Banh My Chao

Bánh mì chảo is a delicious Vietnamese breakfast dish served on a small sizzling pan. Unlike the typical bánh mì sandwich, this version features a deconstructed meal with a crispy baguette on the side and a hot skillet filled with ingredients like: Fried eggs, Vietnamese sausage, Pâté, Pork, beef, Onions, scallions, and sometimes cheese

You dip the bread into the runny yolk and sauce for a rich, savory bite. It’s especially popular in northern Vietnam and is perfect for a hearty, comforting start to the day.

Bun Dau Mam Tom

Bún đậu mắm tôm is a flavorful and iconic Vietnamese dish that combines textures and bold tastes on a single bamboo tray. It features fresh rice vermicelli (bún), crispy golden fried tofu (đậu phụ chiên), slices of boiled pork belly (thịt luộc), and often includes extras like chả cốm (green rice pork patties), fried intestines, or fermented pork rolls. Accompanied by fresh herbs such as perilla, mint, and lettuce, the dish is centered around mắm tôm, a fermented shrimp paste that's mixed with lime juice, sugar, and chili to balance its strong flavor. This dipping sauce is the soul of the dish—rich, salty, and deeply umami—making bún đậu mắm tôm a unique culinary experience loved by many and unforgettable for first-timers.

Com Tam

Cơm tấm, or "broken rice," is a beloved Southern Vietnamese dish, especially popular in Ho Chi Minh City. Originally made from fractured rice grains left over after milling, it's now a sought-after street food meal. A typical plate includes grilled pork chop (sườn nướng), often paired with shredded pork skin (bì), steamed egg meatloaf (chả trứng), and sometimes a sunny-side-up egg. It’s served with pickled vegetables, fresh cucumber, and a small bowl of nước mắm (fish sauce) for drizzling. Flavorful, affordable, and satisfying, cơm tấm is a true taste of everyday Saigon.

Goi Cuon Tom Thit

Gỏi cuốn tôm thịt, also known as Vietnamese fresh spring rolls, are light, healthy, and refreshing. Each roll is made with soft rice paper (bánh tráng) wrapped around boiled shrimp, slices of pork, rice vermicelli (bún), and a mix of fresh herbs like mint, lettuce, and basil. Unlike fried spring rolls, gỏi cuốn are served cold and dipped in either peanut hoisin sauce or nước mắm chua ngọt (sweet and sour fish sauce). They’re perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, offering a balance of textures and fresh flavors in every bite.

Phở

Phở is Vietnam’s most iconic noodle soup, loved for its aromatic broth and comforting flavors. It consists of flat rice noodles served in a clear, flavorful broth made by simmering beef or chicken bones with spices like star anise, cinnamon, and cloves. The most popular versions are phở bò (beef) and phở gà (chicken). Toppings include thinly sliced meat, onions, scallions, and cilantro, served with fresh herbs, lime, bean sprouts, and chili on the side. Warm, fragrant, and deeply satisfying, phở is a beloved dish enjoyed any time of day—especially for breakfast.