Vietnamese Food: 17 Popular and Traditional Dishes You Need to Try

Full of fresh vegetables, wonderous textures, and a range of spices, Vietnamese food is a Southeast Asian experience not to be missed.

Heavily linked to The Five Elements, or The Wuxing, the historical and philosophical influence on the foods of Vietnam make its cuisine one of the most fascinating in the world.

So fasten your seatbelt for a culinary experience like no other, as a native Vietnamese writer guides us through 17 of Vietnam’s most celebrated and delicious dishes.