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The national dish of Vietnam is phở — an aromatic beef noodle soup built on a patient bone broth. Cook it yourself with our step-by-step Pho recipe, then explore all 258 authentic Vietnamese recipes below.

The Most Famous Vietnamese Dishes

  1. Phở

    Say hello to Pho, the fragrant beef noodle soup that is the pride of Vietnam. A bowl begins with a deeply savoury broth, simmered for hours with star anise, cinnamon and ginger …

  2. Phở Bò

    Discover Pho Bo, the soul of Vietnamese cooking and the country's celebrated national dish! This fragrant soup brings together silky rice noodles, tender slices of beef and a …

  3. Bánh Mì

    Meet Banh Mi, the irresistible Vietnamese sandwich that packs a whole world of flavour into a single crisp baguette. The name simply means fresh bread, and that crackling crust is …

  4. Gỏi Bò

    Cool, fresh and bursting with flavour, Goi Bo is Vietnam's much-loved beef salad and the perfect thing to make when the weather warms up. Tender strips of beef meet crisp …

  5. Bánh Xèo

    Meet Banh Xeo, the sizzling rice pancake that has become one of Vietnam's most beloved dishes. Crisp and golden, tinted a sunny yellow with turmeric, it is folded over a generous …

What is the national dish of Vietnam?

The national dish of Vietnam is phở — an aromatic beef noodle soup built on a patient bone broth. You will find a step-by-step recipe for it on this page, alongside 257 more authentic Vietnamese recipes.

What food is Vietnam famous for?

Beyond phở, Vietnam is famous for dishes like Phở Bò, Bánh Mì and Gỏi Bò. This page collects 258 authentic Vietnamese recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.