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VIETNAM

The food in Vietnam is as fascinating and vibrant as its culture. This is one of our favorite countries for food.

From the northern, central, and southern regions, explore the regional differences and exceptional flavors. Street food dominates as well as iconic dishes like pho, banh mi, bun cha and more.

Savor the fresh herbs, tasty unique desserts, and local drinks that make for a remarkable culinary adventure.

Dive into the in-depth food guides for the best local specialties and where to have them across the country.

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Pho Soup for front cover of the Vietnamese Cookbooks Review byAuthenticFoodQuest

The 10 Best Vietnamese Cookbooks You Want To Have in Your Kitchen

Vietnamese cookbooks are an essential staple to a worldly kitchen. After all, Vietnamese food is one of the most exquisite Asian cuisines and definitely one of our favorites. Cooking Vietnamese... Read more →
  • Claire
  • 9 Comments
  • Recipes, Vietnam
Vietnamese street food Hanoi Vietnam by Authentic Food Quest

Your Guide to Vietnamese Street Food: 20 Local Foods Worth Trying

Vietnamese street food is tasting the real Vietnam with unique differences across regions and cities.  The north and south of the country are home to some of the most iconic... Read more →
  • Rosemary
  • No Comments
  • Street Food, Vietnam
Vietnamese Sauces With Banh Cuon by AuthenticFoodQuest

5 Best Authentic Vietnamese Sauces That Will Amaze You

Vietnamese sauces are an essential part of Vietnamese cuisine. While rice is certainly the main basis for Vietnamese cuisine, a Vietnamese dipping sauce is often used alongside. In Vietnam, sauces... Read more →
  • Claire
  • 10 Comments
  • Recipes, Vietnam

Best Authentic Vietnamese Broken Rice Com Tam Recipe with Grilled Pork

This Vietnamese broken rice recipe is for a simple to make iconic Saigon food. Full of flavor, the soft and fluffy broken rice with grilled pork chops and an outstanding... Read more →
  • Rosemary
  • 46 Comments
  • Recipes, Vietnam
Beef Pho in Vietnam by AuthenticFoodQuest

The Best Pho You Want to Slurp on in Vietnam [Updated 2021]

Pho in Vietnam is one of the most famous dishes in the country. A classic noodle dish, pho is considered the national dish of Vietnam. Visiting Vietnam without eating pho... Read more →
  • Claire
  • 81 Comments
  • Vietnam, Dishes
Bun Cha meal one of the Best Hanoi Food by AuthenticFoodQuest

10 of the Best Authentic Food in Hanoi You Must Eat [Updated 2021]

This Hanoi food guide is an introduction to the local specialties from Northern Vietnam. Vietnamese cuisine varies by region. Each city, even each village, has its own list of unique... Read more →
  • Rosemary
  • 62 Comments
  • Vietnam, Dishes
1200 Vietnamese Sandwich Banh Mi Authentic Food Quest

Banh Mi – The Best Vietnamese Sandwich to Fall in Love With [Updated 2021]

“That’s a symphony in a sandwich” is how Anthony Bourdain described the most famous Vietnamese sandwich called the Banh Mì. If you’re planning on traveling to Vietnam, the one sandwich... Read more →
  • Rosemary
  • 96 Comments
  • Vietnam, Dishes, Street Food
1200 Fish Soup Food in Saigon by Authentic Food Quest

Guide to the Best of the Food in Saigon: 15 Local Foods Not to Miss

Ho Chi Minh City, or as the locals refer to it as Saigon, is a vibrant and dazzling metropolis. The food in Saigon includes flavors from all over Vietnam as... Read more →
  • Rosemary
  • 17 Comments
  • Dishes, Vietnam
Hen Tron Hoi An Food Authentic Food Quest

Guide To The Best Food in Hoi An and Authentic Restaurants

This guide to the best food in Hoi An takes you on a culinary journey through the local specialties not to miss.   Hoi An consistently ranks amongst the top destinations... Read more →
  • Claire
  • 17 Comments
  • Dishes, Vietnam
Vietnamese Pizza Recipe by AuthenticFoodQuest

How To Make Vietnamese Pizza: Best Street Food Recipe

Vietnamese pizza, a popular street food is made with rice paper topped with all forms of goodness - pork, shrimp, and egg. Extremely simple to make, this fun no-oven required... Read more →
  • Rosemary
  • 26 Comments
  • Dishes, Recipes, Vietnam
Plates of Hue Food by AuthenticFoodQuest

A Guide to The Best of Hue Food and Authentic Restaurants

Hue food is distinguished in Vietnam for its sophistication. It is regarded by many as the best food in the country. Located in central Vietnam, Hue became the capital of... Read more →
  • Rosemary
  • 10 Comments
  • Dishes, Vietnam
Banh Canh Thick Noodles Soup typical Food in Danang by AuthenticfoodQuest

Top 17 Authentic Food in Danang You Want to Have

Food in Danang is representative of the rich culinary heritage in Vietnam’s central region. While there are iconic Danang local foods, you’ll also find famous dishes from the nearby regions.... Read more →
  • Claire
  • 21 Comments
  • Dishes, Vietnam
Vietnamese Desserts Guide by AuthenticFood Quest

The 14 Most Delightful Popular Vietnamese Desserts to Indulge In

Vietnamese desserts do not have the same notoriety as Vietnamese cuisine.  When most people think of Vietnamese food, Pho Soup, Bahn Mi sandwiches and rice noodle dishes spring to mind.... Read more →
  • Claire
  • 49 Comments
  • Vietnam, Desserts
Che Ba Mau Recipe by AuthenticFoodQuest

Che Ba Mau Recipe: Easy and Refreshing Vietnamese Dessert

Che Ba Mau is a refreshing and eye-catching Vietnamese dessert. Also known as Vietnamese three color dessert, this popular dessert has 3 vibrant layers. One layer of red beans, another... Read more →
  • Claire
  • 14 Comments
  • Recipes, Vietnam
Da Nang Food Tour by Authentic Food Quest

Da Nang Food Tour Best Authentic Experience at Con Market

Da Nang in Central, Vietnam is the third largest city in the country after Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, respectively. The cuisine in Central Vietnam has a lot to... Read more →
  • Rosemary
  • 16 Comments
  • Vietnam, Tours
Hoi An Cooking Class by Authentic Food Quest

The Best Hoi An Cooking Class That Will Entertain You

Fresh herbs feature prominently in Vietnamese cooking. Almost every meal is accompanied by bountiful herbs which are torn, tossed or rolled into soups, noodle dishes, sandwiches or more. While we... Read more →
  • Rosemary
  • 78 Comments
  • Vietnam, Cooking
Durian Taste Authentic Food Quest

How to Appreciate Durian Taste in Southeast Asia

While on our quest for authentic food in Southeast Asia, we could not miss the infamous Durian. There is no other fruit that inspires much debate amongst visitors to Southeast... Read more →
  • Claire
  • 16 Comments
  • Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Street Food, Vietnam
Southeast Asian Beer Authentic Food Quest

What You Want to Know to Delight in Southeast Asian Beer

Southeast Asia is known for its hot and humid climate. And, as you enjoy spicy food and local dishes at open air restaurants, you will want to quench your thirst... Read more →
  • Claire
  • 24 Comments
  • Drinks, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
SaigonCookingClass_AuthenticFoodQuest

How to Learn Vietnamese Cuisine in a Fun Saigon Cooking Class

To better understand the elements of Vietnamese cuisine, we took a Saigon cooking class at The Vietnam Cookery Center.  The abundant use of fresh herbs in Vietnamese cooking is one... Read more →
  • Rosemary
  • 22 Comments
  • Vietnam, Cooking
10 Surprising Facts About Food In Vietnam Authentic Food Quest

10 Surprising Facts You Need to Know About Food in Vietnam

On our authentic food quest through Southeast Asia, we were eager to discover the food in Vietnam as everyone we spoke on our food quest had only one word: “wait... Read more →
  • Claire
  • 63 Comments
  • Vietnam
Claire and Rosemary Hi! Welcome to Authentic Food Quest. We are Claire and Rosemary. Our goal is to help you explore local culture through food. As digital nomads, we travel to share authentic food recipes and food guides from around the world so you can savor them during your travels or in your home kitchen. Learn More

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