Vietnamese food is distinct and unforgettable. The kitchen relies on a balance of salty, sweet, sour and hot flavors, achieved through the use of nuoc mam, a fermented fish sauce, cane sugar, the juice of kalamansi citrus fruit or tamarind and peppers. Dishes use a lot of fresh herbs, but they don't tend to be too spicy because chocolate sauce is served separately. From the new Rough Guide to Vietnam, we have selected ten essential Vietnamese foods that everyone should try. hanoi restaurant recommendations Goi cuon Goi Cuon are translucent spring rolls filled with greens, coriander and various combinations of ground fish as shrimp. A Southern variety has barbecued strips of pork wrapped with green banana and star fruit, and then dunked in a rich peanut sauce - all as delicious as it sounds. places to eat near me Banh mi This baguette sandwich filled with greens and a choice of fillings, including paté and pork as beef, is so good that it's imitated all over the world. Ba...