Vietnamese Street Foods Ranked Among Southeast Asia’s 100 Best

26 Vietnamese dishes have made it to the list of the 100 best street foods in Southeast Asia for 2025, selected and announced by the world's leading culinary guide, TasteAtlas, in mid-February. 

Alongside familiar favorites like pho and banh mi, other Vietnamese dishes such as bun dau mam tom, chao long, bo bia, and banh ran also secured a spot, highlighting the diversity and richness of Vietnamese street food. Let’s take a look at the Vietnamese dishes on the list!
 

Bánh Mì (Banh Mi)

Bánh Mì ranks in the top 3 with a high score of 4.6/5! This popular Vietnamese street food features a crispy baguette filled with meats, pate, pickled vegetables, cucumber, cilantro, and chili. It’s a quick, delicious meal that locals enjoy any time of the day.

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Phở bò (Beef Pho)

It’s no surprise that Phở – Vietnam’s iconic dish – ranks 9th on this list with a score of 4.5/5. The broth is the heart of the dish, slowly simmered with beef bones and infused with spices like cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and cardamom for a deep, aromatic flavor.

Phở bò comes with various toppings and will be served with fresh herbs, green onions, and soft yet chewy rice noodles. Don't forget to add a squeeze of lime and some chili paste to enhance the flavor!

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Cơm Tấm (Broken Rice)

Ranked 20th, Cơm Tấm is a beloved street food in Ho Chi Minh City, made from broken rice grains once considered leftovers. When served, Cơm Tấm is accompanied by numerous toppings such as fried eggs, shredded pork skin, grilled pork chops, or deep-fried fish patties. Travelers should drizzle it with sweet and savory fish sauce for the perfect bite!

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Chả giò (Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls)

Known as Chả giò in the South and Nem Rán in the North, these crispy fried spring rolls share the same delicious essence. Wrapped in delicate rice paper, they are filled with a savory mix of pork and shrimp, often enhanced with vegetables like carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, glass noodles, and bean sprouts. Golden and crunchy, they are a must-try treat in Vietnamese cuisine.

Nem Lụi (Grilled Lemongrass Pork Skewers)

Nem Lụi is a traditional dish from Hue, made with ground pork mixed with pork skin, garlic, and shallots, marinated in fish sauce, then skewered on lemongrass and grilled. It is typically served with fresh herbs, rice paper, and either a sweet-sour fish sauce or a peanut dipping sauce, making it a delicious main dish or afternoon snack.

Bánh Xèo (Crispy Vietnamese Pancake)

Bánh Xèo from Central Vietnam, also called Bánh Khoái, comes from Hue. Its crispy shell is made from rice flour, eggs, and seasoning, then stuffed with pork, shrimp, mushrooms, and fresh veggies. Served with a peanut-sesame sauce and herbs, it’s a flavorful must-try!

Southern Bánh Xèo is bigger, crispier, and has a thinner crust than its Central counterpart. It gets its golden hue from turmeric and is packed with pork, shrimp, mushrooms, and fresh bean sprouts.

Bánh Bèo (Steamed Savory Rice Cake)

Bánh Bèo is made from glutinous rice and tapioca flour, steamed in small porcelain cups. It is typically served with fish sauce, green chili, crispy pork fat, dried shrimp, and fried shallots. A sweet version is also popular in Hoi An. Some international visitors even compare Bánh Bèo to Spanish tapas.

Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm (Fermented Shrimp Paste Noodles)

Bún đậu mắm tôm is described as a "traditional Vietnamese dish." A serving includes rice vermicelli, crispy fried tofu, and fermented shrimp paste, along with various side dishes like pork sausage and boiled pork. Everything is arranged on a large tray with fresh herbs. 

To enjoy, travelers squeeze a few drops of lime or kumquat into the shrimp paste, mix it well, and dip the tofu and noodles. In fact, this dish is easily found at street food stalls across Hanoi.

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Bò Bía (Spring Rolls with Chinese Sausage)

Bò Bía is a snack influenced by Fujian and Chaozhou cuisine from Guangdong, China. It’s affordable, easy to find, and simple to eat.

In northern Vietnam, the sweet version features soft wheat flour wrappers filled with shredded coconut, crispy malt candy, and black sesame. 

In the south, the savory version includes Chinese sausage, egg, carrot, lettuce, dried shrimp, and herbs, wrapped in rice paper and served with a sweet chili sauce topped with crushed peanuts and fried shallots.

Bánh Rán (Deep-Fried Glutinous Rice Ball)

Bánh Rán is a popular Vietnamese snack made from glutinous rice flour, usually filled with sweet mung bean paste and deep-fried until crispy. Traditionally, they are often sprinkled with sugar after cooking to add extra sweetness. These donuts are highly appreciated as an afternoon snack or for breakfast. They are considered an important part of everyone's childhood in Vietnam.

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Bánh Khọt (Mini Savory Pancakes)

Bánh Khọt is a Vietnamese mini pancake made from rice flour and cooked in small clay molds. It is topped with various fillings and served with fresh herbs, which can also be used to wrap the pancakes. 

The dish is dipped in a sweet and tangy fish sauce. Often mistaken for bánh căn from Central Vietnam, bánh khọt is crispier and has a distinct golden color.

Bánh Cuốn (Steamed Rice Rolls)

Bánh Cuốn is a popular Vietnamese street food. It comes in two types: with or without filling. The thin rice sheets are rolled with minced pork and served with a sweet and tangy fish sauce, fresh herbs, and Vietnamese sausage. Visitors are highly recommended to try it for breakfast as it's light yet filling for the day ahead.

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Cháo Lòng (Pork organ congee)

Cháo Lòng is a popular dish made with pork bone broth, rice, and various pork organs like liver, kidney, spleen, intestines, and heart, along with boiled blood pudding. 

It's always served hot with sliced organs, and travelers should enjoy it with crispy dough sticks, herbs, green onions, dipping sauce, pepper, and chili powder. This affordable dish costs around 20,000 VND per bowl.

Xôi Gà (Sticky rice with chicken)

Xôi Gà is a simple dish made with sticky rice and either fried or boiled chicken, served whole or shredded on a banana leaf. Some people add roasted pork, stir-fried vegetables, or chili sauce for extra flavor. It’s available in restaurants alongside other chicken dishes but is also a popular, affordable street food.

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Bún Mọc

Bún Mọc is a traditional noodle soup originating from Moc village, Hanoi. The main ingredients in the soup are vermicelli noodles and pork balls. The broth is usually made from shiitake mushrooms and pork ribs and bones, and the foam is skimmed off the surface regularly as the broth is simmering so that it remains clear and has a sweet, delicate, and rich flavor.

This recognition from TasteAtlas once again highlights the richness and diversity of Vietnamese street food. With 26 dishes making the list, Vietnam continues to solidify its reputation as a top culinary destination in Southeast Asia.