
Pho
Rice noodle soup in a beef or chicken broth infused with spices
Broths simmered for hours, fresh herbs in abundance and unmatched freshness. In Vietnam you eat crouched on a plastic stool.
Incontournables

Rice noodle soup in a beef or chicken broth infused with spices

Baguette sandwich filled with pâté, meat, pickles, cilantro and chili

Rice vermicelli with grilled pork patties and a sweet-savory broth

Broken rice with grilled pork chop, egg and crispy pork skin

Thick local noodles with pork, croutons and herbs, a Hoi An specialty

Spicy noodle soup with beef, pork and lemongrass

Fresh spring rolls with shrimp, herbs and vermicelli

Crispy turmeric crepe stuffed with shrimp, pork and bean sprouts
Boissons

Vietnamese drip coffee with condensed milk and ice, intensely rich

Ultra-fresh local draft beer, served on the sidewalks of Hanoi

Free iced green tea served in every restaurant

Freshly pressed sugarcane juice with kumquat
Street food
Vocabulaire
| Langue locale | Francais |
|---|---|
| Ngon | Delicious |
| Tinh tien | The bill |
| Cam on | Thank you |
| Khong cay | Not spicy |
| Com | Riz |
| Nuoc | Eau |
| An chay | Vegetarian |
Etiquette
Wait for the host or eldest to start eating
Hold the bowl close to your mouth to eat noodles
Never stick chopsticks upright in rice (a funeral symbol)
Serving others before yourself is a sign of politeness
A discreet burp after the meal carries no real taboo
Regime
The concept of 'an chay' (Buddhist vegetarian) is well understood
Restaurants near pagodas offer fully plant-based menus
Tofu and mushrooms easily replace meat
Watch out for nuoc mam (fish sauce), used everywhere
On the 1st and 15th lunar days, many restaurants serve vegetarian food
Budget
15 000-50 000 VND (0.55-1.90 EUR)
Stands de rue, marches, vendeurs ambulants
50 000-150 000 VND (1.90-5.70 EUR)
Gargottes, cantines, restaurants familiaux
150 000-500 000 VND (5.70-19 EUR)
Restaurants connus, zones touristiques
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