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Regional Differences in Vietnamese Cuisine

Travelers come to Vietnam with the intention of seeing its surreal landscapes which the country does not miss. From the cascading rice fields of Sapa to the north to the silky red and white sand dunes of Mui Ne to the south, every major city in the country has something to see for everyone to see what makes Vietnam a backpacker's paradise. However, your itinerary is incomplete if you do not prioritize interacting with curious locals, know their war-torn past and, of course, eat food. It makes sense that the type of food available throughout the country is changing because Vietnam is a long stretch of country with many different climates. Here is an overview of regional differences in Vietnamese cuisine.

PS: I included links to easy recipes for every dish I tried. Just click on the first mention of each dish encountered
Vietnam is without a doubt a paradise for street eaters!

The country has a plethora of options for those who want to eat like a local, which means simply squatting happily on a bowl of rice or noodles on a sidewalk. You will literally see markets in every street and stalls at every corner, offering a variety of popular dishes, so finding a meal to suit your tastes is not a problem. You'll find on the sidewalk some of the best Vietnamese dishes, but if you're looking for a comfortable upscale restaurant, there are obviously places that meet those expectations. Many offer Vietnamese fusion cuisine, whether it's a mix of French, Japanese or Italian. If you are tired of rice and noodles, you can always choose a pizza or burger. Vietnam really has everything.
Vietnamese food map
Here is a map that describes the famous dishes for each region. Feel free to download - it was made for you! 😉
Vietnam is a long stretch of a country, covering a total of 331,210 square kilometers. To the north, it borders China and Laos and further south, Cambodia. Geography and climate differences across the country influence the types of dishes available in the region and for the most part, the differences are rather noticeable, even for an untrained language.
Vietnamese food culture
North Vietnamese cuisine
North Vietnam, cradle of Vietnamese civilization, is the cradle of some of the most emblematic dishes of the country, such as banh cuon, bun rieu and bun cha. Another of these, perhaps the most famous - pho - is the Vietnamese national dish de facto. Locals appreciate this at any time of the day, fine dining hanoi but are mostly a staple for Vietnamese beginners, fine dining hanoi and it is extremely unlikely that you will encounter a restaurant that does not have it on their menu.
Regional Differences in Vietnamese Cuisine

When asked which is the best pho in the city, several sources will point you in the same direction to the old quarter of Hanoi, at a restaurant located at 49 Bat Da Street, Pho Gia Truyen. Given the hype, the restaurant is not really what you expect - a rather old and tired little space of wooden stools and children's concert tables, so you may feel like you're arrived in the wrong place. But when you see half of Hanoi queuing outside without a doubt being photographed, fine dining hanoi you will know that your quest has been a success. The next achievement that strikes you is that you will never find room inside. You might have had to rent a motorbike just for this trip so you could join the countless other people who enjoy their meal perched on their bike outside.

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