Category Archives: Vietnamese Cuisine

Bun Nuoc Leo Soc Trang: Flavor, Culture & How to Enjoy It

Bún Nước Lèo Sóc Trăng

Mekong Delta Cuisine · Soc Trang Bun Nuoc Leo Soc Trang – Fermented Fish Broth, Fish and Fresh Herbs Bún nước lèo Sóc Trăng is a rice noodle soup closely associated with the food culture of Soc Trang and strongly influenced by Khmer culinary traditions in southern Vietnam. Its broth is built around fermented fish, […]

Lau Mam Mekong Delta: Flavor, Vegetables & How to Enjoy It

lẩu mắm miền tây

Mekong Delta Cuisine · Shared Hotpot Lau Mam Mekong Delta – Fermented Fish Hotpot with Fresh Vegetables Lẩu mắm is a Mekong Delta hotpot built around the distinctive flavor of Vietnamese fermented fish. The broth is commonly served with fish, shrimp, meat, seafood and a generous selection of vegetables, while fresh rice noodles complete the […]

Ca Loc Nuong Trui: Mekong Delta Straw-Roasted Snakehead Fish

Cá Lóc Nướng Trui

Mekong Delta Cuisine · Rustic Food Ca Loc Nuong Trui – Straw-Roasted Snakehead Fish of the Mekong Delta Cá lóc nướng trui is a rustic snakehead fish dish associated with the fields and waterways of southern Vietnam. In the traditional method, a whole fish is roasted directly with burning straw, charring the outside while the […]

Lau Ca Duoi Vung Tau: A Guide to Vung Tau Stingray Hotpot

Lẩu Cá Đuối Vũng Tàu

Vung Tau Cuisine Among the dishes often associated with this Vietnamese seaside city, lẩu cá đuối Vũng Tàu — Vung Tau-style stingray hotpot — stands out for its sour, spicy broth and the distinctive texture of the fish. It is especially well suited to a shared meal with family or friends. The bubbling hotpot sits […]

Banh Khot Vung Tau: Flavor, How to Eat It & Where to Try It

review Bánh Khọt Vũng Tàu

Vung Tau Cuisine Among the foods associated with Vietnam’s seaside city of Vung Tau, bánh khọt is easy to recognize by its small round shape, crisp golden edges, shrimp topping and generous serving of fresh greens. The cakes are best enjoyed while still hot, wrapped with mustard greens, lettuce and herbs, then dipped into Vietnamese […]

Goi Ca Mai Vung Tau: Flavor, How to Eat It & Where to Try It

Gỏi Cá Mai Vũng Tàu

Vung Tau Cuisine Among the dishes associated with Vietnam’s seaside city of Vung Tau, gỏi cá mai stands out for its light fish flavor combined with toasted rice powder, peanuts, fresh herbs, rice paper and a rich dipping sauce. The appeal is not only in the seafood itself, but also in the way the dish […]