Easy
Nuoc Cham
Vietnamese dipping sauce with fish sauce, lime, sugar, and chile. Bright and addictive with spring rolls, bun bowls, and grilled meats.
5 min8 servings
sauces-spreadsquickbudget
Vietnamese Home Cooking
Pho, banh mi, bun cha, and fresh spring rolls — light, fragrant Vietnamese dishes perfect for weeknight dinners.
31 recipesBrowse all recipes →
Featured Recipes
Medium
Goi Cuon
Fresh spring rolls with shrimp, pork, rice vermicelli, and herbs wrapped in translucent rice paper. Light, healthy, and dipped in peanut-hoisin sauce.
40 min6 servings
healthykid-friendlyhigh-protein
Medium
Bun Cha
Grilled pork patties and sliced belly served over rice vermicelli with a sweet-tangy dipping sauce and fresh herbs. Hanoi street food royalty.
40 min4 servings
dinnerhigh-proteincomfort-food
Medium
Banh Mi
Crispy baguette stuffed with savory pork, pâté, pickled vegetables, cilantro, and jalapeño. The perfect fusion of French and Vietnamese street food.
50 min4 servings
lunchcomfort-foodhigh-protein
Hard
Bun Bo Hue
Spicy beef and pork noodle soup from Hue with lemongrass, shrimp paste, and thick round rice noodles. Bold, fiery, and deeply aromatic.
3h6 servings
dinnercomfort-foodhigh-protein
Hard
Pho Bo
Vietnam's iconic beef noodle soup — aromatic star anise and cinnamon broth, rice noodles, and thinly sliced beef. A bowl of pure comfort, best with fresh herbs and lime.
3h 30m6 servings
dinnercomfort-foodhigh-protein
All Vietnamese Recipes
Easy
Nuoc Cham
Vietnamese dipping sauce with fish sauce, lime, sugar, and chile. Bright and addictive with spring rolls, bun bowls, and grilled meats.
5 min8 servings
sauces-spreadsquickbudget
Medium
Goi Cuon
Fresh spring rolls with shrimp, pork, rice vermicelli, and herbs wrapped in translucent rice paper. Light, healthy, and dipped in peanut-hoisin sauce.
40 min6 servings
healthykid-friendlyhigh-protein
Medium
Bun Cha
Grilled pork patties and sliced belly served over rice vermicelli with a sweet-tangy dipping sauce and fresh herbs. Hanoi street food royalty.
40 min4 servings
dinnerhigh-proteincomfort-food
Medium
Banh Mi
Crispy baguette stuffed with savory pork, pâté, pickled vegetables, cilantro, and jalapeño. The perfect fusion of French and Vietnamese street food.
50 min4 servings
lunchcomfort-foodhigh-protein
Hard
Bun Bo Hue
Spicy beef and pork noodle soup from Hue with lemongrass, shrimp paste, and thick round rice noodles. Bold, fiery, and deeply aromatic.
3h6 servings
dinnercomfort-foodhigh-protein
Hard
Pho Bo
Vietnam's iconic beef noodle soup — aromatic star anise and cinnamon broth, rice noodles, and thinly sliced beef. A bowl of pure comfort, best with fresh herbs and lime.
3h 30m6 servings
dinnercomfort-foodhigh-protein
Easy
Banh Trang Tron
Saigon-style rice paper salad tossed with dried shrimp, quail eggs, beef jerky, and tangy tamarind dressing. Addictive street food snacking.
25 min4 servings
quick30-minutesbudget
Easy
Bo Luc Lac
Shaking beef — wok-seared cubes of tender beef tossed with garlic, butter, and a tangy lime-pepper dipping sauce. A Vietnamese-French classic.
30 min4 servings
dinnerquick30-minutes
Medium
Cha Ca La Vong
Turmeric-marinated fish sizzled with dill, scallions, and peanuts at the table. A legendary Hanoi dish served sizzling in a cast-iron skillet.
35 min4 servings
dinnerhigh-proteincomfort-food
Easy
Bun Thit Nuong
Grilled lemongrass pork over cold rice vermicelli with fresh herbs, pickled vegetables, and nuoc cham. A Vietnamese noodle bowl classic.
35 min4 servings
dinnerhealthyhigh-protein
Easy
Canh Chua
Tamarind sour soup with fish, tomatoes, pineapple, and elephant ear stems. Bright, tangy, and loaded with vegetables — Southern Vietnamese comfort.
40 min4 servings
dinnerhealthycomfort-food
Medium
Nem Nuong
Grilled pork sausage skewers with rice paper, vermicelli, and vegetables for DIY wraps. Central Vietnamese party food at its best.
40 min6 servings
dinnerhigh-proteinkid-friendly
Easy
Ga Nuong Sa
Lemongrass grilled chicken with a caramelized, fragrant crust. Served with rice and a tangy dipping sauce — Vietnamese backyard BBQ essential.
40 min4 servings
dinnerhigh-proteinbudget
Medium
Banh Xeo
Crispy turmeric crepes filled with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts. Wrap in lettuce and herbs, dip in nuoc cham — Vietnamese sizzling cake perfection.
50 min4 servings
dinnercomfort-foodhigh-protein
Medium
Com Tam
Broken rice plate with grilled pork chop, bi (shredded pork skin), steamed egg meatloaf, and fish sauce dressing. Saigon's beloved broken rice breakfast.
55 min4 servings
dinnercomfort-foodhigh-protein
Easy
Com Ga Hoi An
Hoi An chicken rice with turmeric-tinted rice, shredded poached chicken, and fragrant herbs. Simple, elegant, and deeply satisfying.
55 min4 servings
dinnerhigh-proteincomfort-food
Easy
Ca Ri Ga
Vietnamese chicken curry with carrots and potatoes, served with baguette or rice vermicelli. A fragrant fusion of Vietnamese and Cambodian flavors.
55 min6 servings
dinnercomfort-foodhigh-protein
Medium
Ca Kho To
Caramelized clay pot fish braised in fish sauce, coconut water, and black pepper until glossy and falling apart. A staple of Southern Vietnamese home cooking.
55 min4 servings
dinnercomfort-foodhigh-protein
Medium
Vietnamese Crab Noodle Soup (Bun Rieu)
Tangy tomato broth with crab and pork, rice vermicelli, fried tofu, and fresh herbs. A Vietnamese street food masterpiece.
1h6 servings
dinnercomfort-foodhigh-protein
Medium
Banh Flan
Silky Vietnamese crème caramel with a dark caramel top and a hint of coffee. A French colonial legacy — smooth, sweet, and jiggly.
1h8 servings
kid-friendlycomfort-food
Medium
Lau Bo
Vietnamese beef hot pot with a fragrant lemongrass-star anise broth. Cook thinly sliced beef and vegetables at the table — communal dining at its finest.
1h6 servings
dinnercomfort-foodhigh-protein
Medium
Mi Quang
Turmeric-tinted noodles from Quang Nam with a small amount of rich broth, pork, shrimp, peanuts, and crispy rice crackers. Central Vietnam in a bowl.
1h4 servings
dinnercomfort-foodhigh-protein
Hard
Banh It
Small steamed glutinous rice cakes filled with mung bean and topped with savory dried shrimp and pork floss. A Central Vietnamese specialty.
1h 5m12 servings
comfort-foodvegetarian
Medium
Bun Rieu
Tomato and crab noodle soup with fried tofu, pork, and a tangy broth. A Hanoi favorite — sour, savory, and deeply satisfying.
1h 5m6 servings
dinnercomfort-foodhigh-protein
Hard
Banh Bao
Fluffy steamed buns filled with seasoned pork, hard-boiled egg, and wood ear mushrooms. A Vietnamese dim sum favorite — soft, savory, and irresistible.
1h 5m8 servings
kid-friendlycomfort-foodmeal-prep
Medium
Xoi Xeo
Turmeric sticky rice topped with mung bean paste, fried shallots, and pork floss. A beloved Hanoi street breakfast — chewy, savory, and golden.
1h 5m4 servings
breakfastcomfort-foodvegetarian
Hard
Banh Cuon
Delicate steamed rice rolls filled with seasoned ground pork and wood ear mushrooms. Topped with fried shallots and served with nuoc cham.
1h 15m4 servings
breakfastcomfort-foodhigh-protein
Easy
Thit Kho
Braised pork belly and eggs in caramel sauce with coconut water. A Vietnamese Sunday staple — sweet, salty, and impossibly tender.
1h 30m6 servings
dinnercomfort-foodbudget
Medium
Che Ba Mau
Three-color dessert drink with mung bean, red bean, and pandan jelly in coconut milk over crushed ice. Vietnam's most iconic sweet treat.
1h 30m6 servings
kid-friendlyvegetariancomfort-food
Medium
Hu Tieu
Clear pork and seafood noodle soup from the Mekong Delta. Lighter than pho, with rice noodles, quail eggs, and fresh herbs.
1h 50m6 servings
dinnercomfort-foodhigh-protein
Medium
Bo Kho
Vietnamese beef stew with star anise, lemongrass, and carrots — rich, aromatic, and perfect with crusty baguette for dipping.
2h 20m6 servings
dinnercomfort-foodmeal-prep
Most Saved Recipes
Easy
Sweat Spam
Spam slices tossed in sugar and fried until caramelized and crispy, served over hot steamed rice. A sweet-salty breakfast that hits every time.
15 min3 servings
breakfastquickbudget
Easy
Breakfast Egg Bites
Fluffy, protein-packed egg bites with cheese and veggies. Great for meal prep — make a batch on Sunday.
35 min6 servings
breakfastmeal-prephigh-protein
Easy
Korean Ground Beef Bowl
Sweet and savory Korean-inspired ground beef over steamed rice in 20 minutes. This is one of the most popular weeknight dinners for a reason — it's cheap, fast, and insanely good.
20 min4 servings
dinnerquickbudget
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pho hard to make at home?
A quick pho takes about 45 minutes with store-bought broth boosted with charred aromatics. Traditional slow-simmered pho takes longer but is worth it.
What makes Vietnamese food unique?
Fresh herbs, fish sauce, lime, and balanced sweet-sour-salty flavors. Many dishes are light and herb-forward.